New Real Estate Rules: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The real estate industry is navigating new rules that shift how sellers and buyers approach broker commissions. Now, sellers must decide if and how much they’re willing to contribute toward a buyer’s broker fee—an option that reshapes business practices and transparency within transactions.

Traditionally, sellers covered the buyer’s broker fee, streamlining costs for buyers. Under the new rules, sellers can choose to pay the entire fee, only a portion, or none at all. This added flexibility, however, brings complexity: one seller might cover the buyer’s broker fee, while another might not, leading to inconsistent buyer experiences and potential questions about house pricing.

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