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The 6% Commission Myth vs. Data from 2021-Today

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.

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Plummeting Support for NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy

As NAR officials prepare for a meeting this week on its Clear Cooperation policy, industry leaders are debating what is also known as the pocket listing ban, with some calling for its removal and others defending its impact on equal housing access.

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The Future of NAR: What Lies Ahead in 2024?

A New York Times article suggests the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is losing its grip on the industry, while Jason Haber, founder of the NAR Accountability Group, lays the groundwork for an alternative association for real estate professionals.

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