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Tanya Monestier

Professor, 
University at Buffalo (The State University of New York)
2025 Rank: 0
Known for her critical analysis of real estate contracts, Monestier has filed formal objections to the NAR settlement and regularly collaborates with the U.S. Department of Justice on antitrust matters. In 2024, she authored a harsh critique of the California Association of Realtors’ buyer’s representation and seller listing agreements, evaluated the Real Estate Board of New York’s buyer broker checklist and published her own three-page buyer representation agreement along with guides for consumers. She has taken an active role in challenging the industry leveraging her academic and legal experience for credibility.

Known for her critical analysis of real estate contracts, Monestier has filed formal objections to the NAR settlement and regularly collaborates with the U.S. Department of Justice on antitrust matters. In 2024, she authored a harsh critique of the California Association of Realtors’ buyer’s representation and seller listing agreements, evaluated the Real Estate Board of New York’s buyer broker checklist and published her own three-page buyer representation agreement along with guides for consumers. She has taken an active role in challenging the industry leveraging her academic and legal experience for credibility.

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