Description

Real estate antitrust laws are federal and state rules that prohibit competing brokers and agents from colluding to restrict fair competition, fix prices, or control the market.

• • Antitrust Legislation: Overview of core laws like the Sherman Antitrust Act which prevent monopolies and protect open markets.
  • Price Fixing: Why discussing, standardizing, or agreeing upon commission rates or compensation with competing brokerages is illegal.
  • Market Allocation: Rules against competing firms dividing geographic territories, client types, or neighborhoods to avoid competition.
  • Group Boycotts: The prohibition against coordinating with other brokerages to freeze out, blacklist, or refuse to deal with a specific competitor or business model.
  • Current Litigation & Compliance: Insights into recent class-action lawsuits, MLS cooperative compensation changes, and best practices for negotiating commissions independently.

 Instructor:  Andreianna Bazemore 

No show fee is $10.00.  Cancellation must be 48 hours before class to avoid $20.00 no show fee.