"The new certification comes after Gilch said many of Housing Rebel by Selling Later's agent members, who stopped including buyer agent compensation in listing agreements prior to the business practice changes in the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement went into effect, got absolutely roasted for their actions. Gilch said she received countless screenshots showing other agents saying terrible things about those listings."
"Under the program, agents who are certified will appear in a new searchable list of other certified agents on the Housing Rebel website alongside the site's existing agent listings. According to Gilch, while certified Transparent Agents have demonstrated a greater commitment to transparency, both certified and non-certified agents serve important purposes because not every consumer is looking for this level of commitment."
Housing Rebel launched a Transparent Agent Certification to help buyers and sellers find agents who do not include buyer-side commissions and who commit to clearer practices. Many agent members who stopped listing buyer agent compensation faced harsh criticism from other agents, prompting demand for verified options. Certified agents will be listed in a new searchable directory alongside existing agent listings. Certified agents demonstrate greater commitment to transparency, though non-certified agents remain relevant for consumers who prefer different representation. Housing Rebel has opened an application with stringent requirements, including a current license and signed attestations regarding buyer-side commissions.
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