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An Optimal Incentive System For Real Estate Agents

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Timothy E. Jares () (University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL 32224)
James E. Larsen () (Wright State University Dayton, OH 45435)
Thomas S. Zorn () (University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NB 68588)
Abstract

This article presents an alternative system for selling real estate. It overcomes the well-known deficiencies of the percentage commission system. In our system, the agent purchases the property from the seller and simultaneously receives a put option. The put option gives the agent the right to put the property back to the original owner. It is shown that this system has many of the desirable properties of a dealer system, while avoiding some of the problems that are inherent in that system.

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Volume (Year): 20 (2000)
Issue (Month): 1 ()
Pages: 49-59
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  1. Steven D. Levitt & Chad Syverson, 2005. "Market Distortions when Agents are Better Informed: The Value of Information in Real Estate Transactions," NBER Working Papers 11053, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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