The world of real estate brokerage has come a long way over the past 10 years. Today, “Traditional” brokerages compete with “Buyer Only” firms, online firms, discount brokerages, flat-fee companies as well as huge regional firms and companies operating under the cover of some of the world’s largest franchise organizations. Lead generation companies, many affiliated with large mortgage lenders, are also in the mix. This section is designed to provide information on the changing face of real estate brokerage.