What Do We Know About Real Estate Brokerage?

John D. Benjamin (), G. Donald Jud () and G. Stacy Sirmans ()
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John D. Benjamin: The American University Washington, DC 20016-8044, http://www.american.edu/
G. Donald Jud: University of North Carolina-Greensboro Greensboro, NC 27412, http://www.uncg.edu/
G. Stacy Sirmans: Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-1110, http://www.fsu.edu/

Journal of Real Estate Research, 2000, vol. 20, issue 1, pages 5-30

Abstract: Many facets of real estate brokerage have been examined in studies appearing in the literature over the last several years. This review attempts to organize the research around six questions concerning the brokerage industry: (1) What is the nature of the market for brokerage services and how does it influence the individual firm; (2) What factors determine broker and agent compensation; (3) How does brokerage participation influence time on the market and price; (4) Is the brokerage market efficient and equitable;(5) Must brokerage firms assume greater liability; and (6) How do brokerage markets vary internationally. In examining each question, the review points out the major focus of the research and summarizes important findings. Its purpose is to identify key issues facing the brokerage industry and suggest avenues for future study.

JEL-codes: L85 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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