Economic and legal issues of intermediation in the sphere of real estate turnover

The relevance of the subject of the selected scientific article is predetermined by the absence of the concept of mediation in the Russian civil legislation and the need to define the subject of this type of activity. As a consequence, there is inconsistency in the use of the term “intermediation” in relation to various segments of services, including in the sphere of real estate turnover, in trade, as well as in law enforcement activities. As a result, there is inconsistency in the use of the term mediation in relation to various segments of services, including in the sphere of real estate turnover, in trade, as well as in law enforcement. The article considers the peculiarities of formation of intermediary services in the real estate market. The one-time nature of the majority of transactions is noted. The reasons for the short duration of the contractual lease terms of both residential and commercial real estate are revealed. The authors pay great attention to the definition of mediation and its main features. The types of mediation are distinguished in economic and legal aspects, as well as in its broad and narrow understanding. The classification of the subjects of mediation activity is carried out according to various criteria. The authors’ detailed analysis of the subject of the activity of a broker under the German Civil Code, as well as an occasional intermediary in international trade, appears to be of interest.