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In this monologue, a real‑estate professional rebuts a New York Times commentary that claims lowering real‑estate agent commissions would reduce home prices, boost employment, increase wages, and raise tax revenue. The speaker argues that commissions are a professional fee for services, not a lever to control housing costs, and sarcastically wishes the critic a series of problems (failed appraisal, encroachments, repair issues) that would illustrate the value REALTORS® provide. The tone is confrontational and satirical, emphasizing the speaker’s belief that agents add essential value to transactions.
