Sitzer/Burnett Trial: Real Estate Leaders Face Controversy

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In the Sitzer/Burnett trial, real estate leaders confront allegations of a commission conspiracy. What's at stake?

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The trial features Bob Goldberg, Gino Blefari, and Gary Keller, who are powerful figures in real estate. They defend against claims of inflated commissions.

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Conspiracy or Clear System?

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Bob Goldberg faces scrutiny for meetings without recorded notes, raising questions about antitrust concerns. He argues for open conversations in the industry.

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Gary Keller defends his firm against allegations of training agents for fixed 6% commissions. His attorney promises to present evidence of commission fluctuations and agent independence.

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Gino Blefari discusses negotiating commissions as part of the process and how agents are taught to understand that commissions are negotiable.

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What's Next?

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Sitzer/Burnett Trial: Real Estate Leaders Face Controversy

Sitzer/Burnett Trial: Real Estate Leaders Face Controversy

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In the Sitzer/Burnett trial, real estate leaders confront allegations of a commission conspiracy. What's at stake?

In the Sitzer/Burnett trial, real estate leaders confront allegations of a commission conspiracy. What's at stake?

The trial features Bob Goldberg, Gino Blefari, and Gary Keller, who are powerful figures in real estate. They defend against claims of inflated commissions.

The trial features Bob Goldberg, Gino Blefari, and Gary Keller, who are powerful figures in real estate. They defend against claims of inflated commissions.

Conspiracy or Clear System?

Conspiracy or Clear System?

The trial hinges on whether a conspiracy exists to maintain high buyer-broker commissions. Defendants argue for a long-standing, transparent system.

The trial hinges on whether a conspiracy exists to maintain high buyer-broker commissions. Defendants argue for a long-standing, transparent system.

Bob Goldberg faces scrutiny for meetings without recorded notes, raising questions about antitrust concerns. He argues for open conversations in the industry.

Bob Goldberg faces scrutiny for meetings without recorded notes, raising questions about antitrust concerns. He argues for open conversations in the industry.

Gary Keller defends his firm against allegations of training agents for fixed 6% commissions. His attorney promises to present evidence of commission fluctuations and agent independence.

Gary Keller defends his firm against allegations of training agents for fixed 6% commissions. His attorney promises to present evidence of commission fluctuations and agent independence.

Gino Blefari discusses negotiating commissions as part of the process and how agents are taught to understand that commissions are negotiable.

Gino Blefari discusses negotiating commissions as part of the process and how agents are taught to understand that commissions are negotiable.

What's Next?

What's Next?

The trial proceeds with more evidence and testimonies from plaintiffs. It's a pivotal moment for the real estate industry's commission practices.

The trial proceeds with more evidence and testimonies from plaintiffs. It's a pivotal moment for the real estate industry's commission practices.

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Read Also About: NYC Developers Choose Shlomi Reuveni’s Brokerage