Would you knowingly leave money on the table? Many home sellers already are, thanks to a sales tactic that is getting attention in the industry — and in the media.

Would you knowingly leave money on the table when selling your home? Many people are, because of a growing trend.

In a bid to profit from representing both sides of every transaction, some agents and brokerages are aggressively inspiring many sellers to list privately, rather than on the open MLS. A real estate thought leader weighs in on why that is a problem.