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NAR Rule Changes and Their Impact on Buyers

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New rules from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), effective August 17, 2024, are reshaping real estate transactions. Stemming from a federal court ruling in October 2023, these changes aim to increase transparency...more

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NAR Rule Changes and Their Impact on Sellers

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The real estate industry is experiencing significant changes following the implementation of new National Association of Realtors (NAR) rules, effective August 17, 2024. These changes, prompted by a federal court ruling in...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

Hiring an Attorney May Save You Money When Looking to Buy a Home

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Buying a home is commonly an individual’s most significant purchase. A buyer will often turn to a real estate agent for guidance during the home buying process, particularly because historically the seller pays the buyer’s...more

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What the NAR Settlement and Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act Means for You

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In October 2023, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was found liable by a federal jury of making home sellers pay excessive commission fees. Following a settlement between the NAR and the federal government, many new...more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Why the NAR Settlement Might Favor Sellers of High-Priced Homes

Suppose we compare how orchestra violinists are paid to how residential real estate agents are paid. In contrast to violinists, who must spend a fixed amount of time in rehearsals and concerts, real estate agents receive the...more

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National Association of Realtors to Eliminate 6% Sales Commissions

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR), which represents more than 1 million Realtors, has agreed to eliminate its standard 6%sales commissions with home sellers. By reaching a $418 million settlement with home sellers in...more

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Wire Fraud: Are Realtors® at Risk?

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The statistics about the rise of wire fraud in real estate transactions are staggering. Recent reports released by the FBI suggest that more than 9,600 real estate consumers were victimized for more than $56,000,000 in 2017...more

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