A report from the Consumer Policy Center claims that referral programs through companies like Zillow and Redfin contribute to high commission rates.

Benchmark Realty introduced a policy requiring agents to disclose all referral fees and incentives in writing before client representation. AI Summary Another brokerage is taking a step toward ...

Referral fee transparency became a major real estate topic in 2025 after NAR’s amendment failed. MLSs and brokerages introduced new disclosure forms, while a lawsuit against Zillow highlights growing ...

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement by 2026 C.A.R. President Tamara Suminski, a Southern California broker ...