NYC real estate's "kickback economy": Buyer (and seller and renter) beware

… or pay the right price  And anyone relying solely on shady referral fees to get business is likely not at the top of … estate law  forbids anyone whos not a licensed real estate agent from collecting a fee from a real estate transaction … designers and others from offering to refer clients to agents in exchange for a slice of the payout says Jeffrey …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |February 2, 2017 - 12:59PM
How to hire the best real estate agent for your New York City apartment search

… that run real estate listings also have some very frank feedback about agents … 3 The ability to educate you about …

By Alanna Schubach |December 29, 2016 - 12:47PM
Can a seller's agent really turn away buyers who are working with brokers?

… skeptical of their no buyers brokers stipulation say  our experts The vast majority of residential real estate deals … to and mediated by REBNY and in some cases to state authorities as well as a violation of real estate law is a …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 28, 2016 - 1:59PM
Why do New Yorkers pay broker fees—and could we ever get rid of them?

… has long been an expensive toll particular to the NYC rental market in the rest of the country landlords tend … state has intentionally left to the market to decide Indeed housing advocates here in New York tend to turn their …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 22, 2016 - 8:59AM