Bill of Rights -

Today Inman News  announced the launching of the Redfin Real Estate Consumer’s Bill of Rights.  Below is the list of ten interesting technical points that they (Redfin) hope to take this to the  National Association of Realtors and MLS' Nationwide. 

1. Choose the services you pay for.
2. Know how your agent makes his money.
3. Know when you are committed to an agent.
4. Know what services your agent will provide.
5. Have an agent that represents only your interests.
6. Know the commission refund you can get before you buy a house.
7. See all the houses for sale.
8. Have an open discussion about a house for sale.
9. See all the information available about a house for sale.
10. Be sure your agent will show your house to everyone.

Now please keep in mind that some of the points may not pertain to the Ny area - right now.  But, as I see it, I think that our MLS trying to integrate the Buyer Brokers and remove the sub-agency totally. 

So as a consumer how do you feel about the Redfin Bill of Rights?  If you understand and want to sign the petition please go right here to do so.

A bit confused?  I would like to suggest a few related sites that will no doubt offer more clarity for you .

• Redfin Launches Consumers’ Bill of Rights at| 3 Oceans -- The San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Blog.
• The Real Estate Consumer Bill of Rights at Rain City Guide (By Ardell).
• Stand Up and Be Heard at FoREM.
• ..and Greg writes a post at BloodHoundBlog - "A wolf in a sheepskin clothing".