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.
Portals, brokers and even trusted voices like Dave Ramsey, take their cut. A closed deal can be worth up to 40% of an agent's commission, or $10,000$12,000 on a $1 million home, just for an introduction. Zillow thrives on free brand traffic, while everyone else pays $2,000$3,000 per customer to compete. That moat is why new ideas never pencil. Why there's no price competition
