The 6% commission isn't a law of nature. It's a system designed to benefit agents and brokerages. Here's how it actually works, and why the math never favors sellers.
Since August 2024, every buyer's agent must have a signed compensation agreement before showing homes. Here's what that agreement says, what it means for FSBO sellers, and how to handle it.
Since August 2024, sellers are not legally required to pay the buyer's agent commission. Here's what changed, what most sellers still do, and how to handle it as a FSBO seller.
The NAR commission lawsuit settlement eliminated mandatory buyer-agent fees on the MLS and gave FSBO sellers real negotiating power. Here's what actually changed and what it means for your sale.
A $24,000 commission on a $400,000 home is just the beginning. Factor in opportunity cost, lifetime sales, and taxes, and the true price of the traditional commission model is staggering.
The commission structure is designed to benefit agents and brokerages, not you. Here's exactly how the money flows, who gets paid what, and why the math never favors sellers.