The Fees Must Go!

The Seattle Times has an article about a recent court decision declaring brokerage admin fees illegal.

It's about time! These are impossible to justify to clients, particularly sellers who are already paying thousands of dollars in commissions.

It is "nickel and diming" our clients and it's shameful.

If you wonder why the real estate industry has such a poor reputation, here's another reason why.

And, to the argument from brokerages that they can't be profitable without these fees...then clearly there's something wrong with the business model.

But I've been saying that for some time now!