Commissions are a major reason why the market lacks liquidity. When someone buys a house, they're immediately 6% below market value, just from commissions. To

Commissions are a major reason why the market lacks liquidity. When someone buys a house, they're immediately 6% below market value, just from commissions. To each their own. Redfin was a fantastic experience for us. The advice was rational and unbiased (they get paid off of reviews, not commissions, if I recall my research correctly). And the house sold, which is wonderful. Also, kickbacks may be illegal, but that doesn't mean they're uncommon or that the laws would be enforced.