The California Association of Realtors has long championed compensation transparency, especially when it comes to real estate transaction referral fees. C.A.R. has always led the way in demonstrating public trust by supporting full disclosure of referral fee arrangements and advising its members accordingly, she said in a statement. Ensuring that consumers know exactly how their real estate professionals are compensated is central to protecting consumers' interests and reinforcing trust in the transaction process.
A combined 61% of surveyed agents said they feel somewhat positive or very positive about working with builders. Only 14% expressed negative feelings. Why the good vibes? Agents cited builder incentives (27%), smoother transactions with fewer inspection issues (13%), and the belief that builder reps are often easier to work with than resale listing agents (28%). As one respondent put it: Selling new construction is a more straightforward process altogether and has inherent benefits for my buyers that are easy to articulate.