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A Landmark Legal Settlement Could Make Home Buying and Selling More Complicated

Mar 20, 2024
Explore the impact of a historic legal settlement on real estate commissions and home prices. Understand the changes in agent payment structures and negotiation dynamics. Learn how the settlement could affect buyer-seller interactions and market competitiveness.
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  • Buyers may need to negotiate agent pay upfront, potentially disadvantaging some buyers.
  • Lowered commissions could incentivize more home sales, addressing low inventory and promoting market activity.

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Changes in Commission Payments for Real Estate Agents

The National Association of Realtors settled lawsuits over inflated commissions, leading to a $418 million settlement that could lower agents' commissions in the future. Under the new rules, sellers will still decide their agents' pay, but buyers will now also determine how much their agents are paid. This change aims to promote competition and innovation in the real estate market.

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