Allows choice of brokerage services
	Allows brokers to offer rebates to consumers

A task force created by the Georgia Real Estate Commission studied whether to recommend the Real Estate Commission request that the Georgia Legislature impose minimum service requirements on consumers who use brokers in Georgia. The task force decided not to recommend the Real Estate Commission seek a minimum service provision—preserving choice for consumers in Georgia.

Antitrust Division documents:

Press release:

• DOJ and FTC Urge Georgia Bar Committee to Refrain from Eliminating Nonlawyer Competition for Real Estate Closing-Related Business (03/21/2003)

Comment letter:

Letter to the Georgia State Bar Re: Comments on Potential Unlicensed Practice of Law, Opinion Regarding Real Estate Closing Activity (03/20/2003)

Consumers can:

• Search for a Flat fee MLS broker in Georgia and Go FSBO!
• Wipe out the listing brokerage commission and save thousands.
• Stay in control by eliminating certain contractual risks that are present when using a full service real estate broker.
• Deal directly with a licensed Georgia broker. Fees vary by State, County, and Local Broker.
• MLS Listings are updated in real time and are available for viewing on www.realtor.com and your local MLS 24/7.
  

Learn more about:

• Brokerage discounts: Discount Brokers Can Make Selling a Home Less Costly
• Rebates: Rebates Make Buying a Home Less Expensive