A pocket listing could be defined as the holy grail of real estate, dangled by brokers to the select few lucky enough to be in their circle. When wielded correctly, it's designed to present your broker in such a light that they take on near-mythological status as a trustee of the wealthiest, most powerful landlords who are holding the city's best real estate. It conveys that your broker is on the interior; they are personal conduits for the city's true operators
Many brokers now charge a fee based on a percentage of the cost of the policy. This is inherently unfair to consumers as the 'worse' the premium they secure for them, the more money they will make.