Consumer Policy Center report finds 95% of buyer agents charge 2.5–3% and resist rate cuts for buyers but accept lower commissions when sellers push back.
The latest Clever report reveals a national average commission of 5.44%—not the long-claimed 6%. On this week’s episode of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White break down the data and call out the misleading marketing language still being used to gaslight the industry.
In our latest BAM webinar, Byron Lazine and Zoodealio CEO Kala Laos reveal how agents can deliver the five things sellers want in 2025, starting with buyers and addressing the biggest changes in seller expectations since the NAR settlement
AccountTECH’s latest data shows real estate commission rates stabilizing just five months after the NAR Settlement, while Redfin reports shifts based on home price—rising for affordable homes and dipping for luxury properties.
Learn why the Real Estate Word of the Year 2024 is ‘compensation’—plus, more buzzwords shaping the industry post-NAR settlement.
Prepare for Thanksgiving dinner conversations with confident, pro-level answers to the real estate questions everyone will ask—like market trends, the NAR settlement, and predictions for next year. BAM’s got the talking points you need.
With today’s final approval of the settlement between the Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs and the National Association of Realtors, the real estate industry faces lasting change, ongoing legal battles, and a new era for agent compensation.
The DOJ’s new filing in the Sitzer/Burnett case highlights antitrust concerns with NAR’s settlement, raising questions ahead of the November 26 hearing.
Here’s a recap of major real estate industry developments since the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, from NAR settlement updates to an objection that could change everything. We’re also sharing a timeline of BAM events, including our final event of 2024.
Law professor Tanya Monestier objects to the NAR settlement, highlighting its reinforcement of seller-paid commissions through industry ‘workarounds.’ Her objection also critiques high attorney fees.
WAV Group’s Post-Settlement Sentiment Survey reveals key insights into how real estate agents and brokers perceive the value of services provided by local associations and MLSs.
According to recent surveys from Clever Real Estate and Real, the majority of agents remain opposed to NAR settlement changes, with 64% expressing opposition and 72% predicting a negative impact on the industry.
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