Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement

Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣ Continue reading

How this ‘Truman Show’ moment may unravel NAR’s settlement

Tanya Monestier’s appeal to the commission settlement isn’t just a legal challenge, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. It’s a reality check the industry didn’t see coming. Continue reading

NAR wrote a big fat check to the settlement fund: The Download

The National Association of Realtors made the first big payment toward its $418 million settlement. Where exactly are the funds coming from? Continue reading

Commission plaintiffs sue Sibcy Cline — and settle for nearly $1M

The independent, Ohio-based brokerage will pay $895,000 to settle a lawsuit known as Keel after its lead plaintiff, bringing the total settlement fund for plaintiffs in the case to $11.5 million. Continue reading

In wake of commission suits, agents need a new title

Reinforcing the fiduciary-level nature of our work as real estate agents has never been more important, Darryl Davis writes. We can start by ditching the outdated title of “Salesperson,” which does not adequately express our professional purpose. Continue reading

Here’s how top real estate pros are thriving post-compensation shift

Marketing strategist Molly McKinley shares how brokers, team leaders and agents all over are adapting and adjusting to the post-commission settlement changes. Continue reading

Fears of a widespread commission shift are unfounded. Here’s why

Most homebuyers will continue to use an agent and most homesellers will continue to cover buyer agent commissions, writes broker-owner Eric Bramlett of Austin-based Bramlett Residential. Continue reading

Real unveils resources to train agents on settlement changes

Materials include a guidebook on the post-settlement landscape, publicly available training sessions and more ahead of Aug. 17 deadline. Continue reading

The simple, powerful commission mindset reset you need today

Bernice Ross talks with James Dwiggins about the new rules of the road when it comes to agent compensation and client negotiations. Continue reading

Communicate value! But how? A step-by-step buyer’s presentation

Need help highlighting value in a buyer-broker presentation? Jimmy Burgess talks with Andrew Undem, who shares his “8 pillars of value” strategy for showcasing client benefits. Continue reading