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 GAO report finds MLS may discourage discounted commission rates
According to a report published today by the Government Accounting Office (GOA), the Realtor Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system prevents competition in real estate commission rates charged to home sellers. 
One of the notable findings of the report was that it seems that the same system designed [...]<p><a href="https://www.bloomkey.com/real-estate-blog/2005/09/28/mls-listing-system-may-foster-anti-competitive-practices/">MLS Listing System May Foster Anti-Competitive Practices</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.bloomkey.com/">For Sale By Owner | Flat Fee MLS | Home Buyer Rebates</a><br /> </p>
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