LVB Staff//October 7, 2024//
Associate Broker, MBA
Rebecca Francis Team
Ranked in the top half of 1% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Fox and Roach Realtors nationwide, Rebecca L. Francis and her team specialize in the purchase and sale of high-end residential real estate in the Lehigh Valley and Upper Bucks County, PA, according to the Rebecca Francis Team site.
Widely respected for their integrity, caring and dedication to their client’s best interests, they provide marketing expertise, extensive connections, and honest, expert advice to connect people with their ideal homes.
“A current challenge in real estate is addressing concerns over commission transparency and antitrust issues,” Francis said. “Key changes, such as requiring buyer agency agreements before showing homes and no longer allowing listing brokers to post buyer agent compensation on the MLS, have emerged. Our team is adapting by increasing transparency, educating clients about compensation structures, and ensuring compliance to create a more competitive, consumer-friendly market.”
This year, Francis said her and the team focused on adapting to new industry regulations on commission transparency and buyer agency agreements.
“We revamped our client education process, updated contracts, and restructured how we present compensation details,” Francis said. “This effort was crucial for staying compliant with evolving standards and ensuring our clients have the information they need to make informed decisions when buying or selling a home.”