About this episode
Most sellers have no idea there's a hidden clause buried in their MLS listing that can cut their buyer's agent's commission — and potentially cost the deal. Ariel and Adrian break down broker remarks: what they are, why listing agents are using them to protect their own commission, and what it means for you as a seller, buyer, or realtor working in today's market.We'll break down:What broker remarks are (and why the public can't see them)The 1% commission reduction clause and who it actually benefitsWhy buyers should never call the listing agent directlyThe conflict of interest in double-ending a dealWhat RECO now requires before any agent can show you a homeHow buyer representation agreements protect everyone in the transactionVIDEO SECTIONS & TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:25 What are broker remarks? (The section sellers can't see)3:31 The 1% commission reduction clause explained6:17 Why listing agents shouldn't double-end deals9:04 Who actually wins with this clause?12:46 What RECO now legally requires before any showing14:13 Do sellers even know this is in their listing?19:18 How buyer representation agreements protect everyone23:35 OutroWatch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21kLinktree:https://linktr.ee/kormendytrottInstagram:https://instagram.com/kormendytrottYouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottFacebook:https://facebook.com/kormendytrottX:https://x.com/kormendytrottLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealtyTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrottThe Kormendy Trott Team was formed in 2011 by Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott. Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, KT has grown into a full-service real estate group serving Halton Region, Peel Region, and the Greater Toronto Area.
