Sellers can still offer compensation to a buyer’s agent after the real estate commission rule changes, but the process is different from the old MLS-based system. The key distinction is simple: sellers still have choices, but offers of compensation cannot be listed on the Multiple Listing Service. Sellers can also offer buyer concessions, such as … Read more
Real estate commission negotiation is now a front-end consumer conversation, not a last-minute closing detail. Buyers may be asked to sign written agreements before touring homes with an agent. Sellers negotiate listing agreements before going on the market. Both sides should understand what services they are getting, how compensation is structured and what choices are … Read more
Open houses remain one of the simplest ways for buyers to see a home, but the buyer-agreement changes have created confusion about what must be signed and when. The key rule is straightforward: a buyer who is simply visiting an open house on their own does not need to sign a written buyer agreement just … Read more
Buyer agency agreements are now central to home shopping. Here’s what buyers, sellers and agents should know after commission changes.