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Have an Attorney Do Everything a Realtor Does, Plus Provide Legal Advice, and Do It for Far Less Money.

June 15, 2022 mndoug

In Minnesota, agents working for buyers are typically paid 2.7% of the purchase price by the sellers’ broker. I provide…

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Filed under: buyer agent, listing agent, Minneapolis real estate, minnesota real estate, real estate, Realtor

The Great Realtor Ambush. Buyers Be Aware! Sellers too!

February 5, 2021 mndoug

Traps are set for buyers I wish there were a way to tone down this post, but the title exactly…

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How to Butcher a Pig (Dual Agency aka “hoggers”)

January 28, 2019 mndoug

CNBC recently quoted me on this topic: (click here for the CNBC article) or (click here for the ultimate guide…

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Don’t Sign Here…

November 12, 2018 mndoug

Don’t Sign It! Minnesota Buyer Representation Contracts, Listing Contracts and the Realtor Purchase Agreements MUST be negotiated. If you don’t…

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Filed under: agency disclosure, buyer agent, buyer representation contract, dual agency, listing contract, low commissions, minnesota real estate, minnesota real estate contract, purchase agreement

13 Reasons to talk to your attorney before you select a Realtor.

July 13, 2018 mndoug

You could make some big mistakes if you hire your Realtor first. Realtors don’t like attorneys. They consider us to…

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Title Company Kickbacks Could Entitle Consumers to a Windfall

August 9, 2017 mndoug

Please read my article about kickbacks in the title industry published in the Minnesota State Bar Association’s, Bench & Bar…

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Dual Agency Means No Agency

August 5, 2017 mndoug

Dual agency is possibly the worst conflict of interest a Realtor can impose upon their client. When dual agency occurs…

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Did you know?

July 19, 2017 mndoug

Could I owe a commission if my transaction doesn’t close? Yes! The Minnesota Association of Realtor listing contract states that…

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Doug Miller Featured in Wall Street Journal

Doug Miller featured on 1 hour NPR Onpoint Interview

2023 Most Interesting People In Real Estate (#6)

Fox 9 Interview

Business Insider Story – How to Negotiate a Buyer Broker Contract. Doug Miller

Doug Miller interviewed in KARE11 story Part 1

Doug Miller interviewed in KARE 11 story Part 2

My congressional testimony about the corruption in the title insurance industry.

Congressional Testimony about the corruption in the title insurance industry

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You can’t serve two masters. Unless you’re a Realtor for Bench & Bar Manuscript on Realtor agency problems.

Click here for Bench & Bar Manuscript on Kickbacks in title insurance

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