Core Viewpoint - Shanghai Lianjia and Beike have officially hidden all historical transaction prices of second-hand houses in Shanghai, following similar actions in over ten cities including Wuhan, Hefei, Nanjing, and Beijing [2][6]. Company Summary - The transaction prices for all second-hand houses in Shanghai are now displayed as "no transaction price available" on the Lianjia and Beike apps, while details such as area and floor information remain visible [6]. - The largest brokerage firm in Shanghai, Lianjia, holds a market share of 70% in listings and approximately 25% in transactions [6]. Industry Summary - The decision to hide transaction prices may lead to more nuanced price negotiations between buyers and sellers, especially in a market where prices are declining [7]. - The lack of transparency in transaction prices could exacerbate information asymmetry, weakening the bargaining power of both buyers and sellers, and potentially leading to a loss of trust in the market [7]. - Since July 1, Lianjia has implemented a new service model separating agents' roles to focus solely on either buyers or sellers, which has raised concerns about service transparency [7].
地产经纬丨上海链家及贝壳找房隐藏二手房成交价，平抑波动还是加剧信息不对称？