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Transaction Fees Stick Despite Pushback | Real Estate News
Real estate transaction fees—those extra charges tacked on at closing—are sticking around, and may even grow. Despite lawsuits and agent complaints, most brokerage leaders see them as essential for covering costs and boosting revenue as commission margins shrink. Only 2% of fee-charging leaders plan to ditch them, while 10% are considering adding them. Agents, however, are frustrated, saying these fees create client friction and often cost them personally. Most brokerages haven’t changed much since the lawsuits—58% didn’t even discuss them. The bottom line? These fees are here to stay, and…
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