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

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The Consumer Policy Center says referral fees, including portal programs that take up to 40% of commissions, can keep commissions near 3% and limit consumer choice. CPC cites a 1,016 person survey ...

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