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Who Pays the Buyer’s Agent After the NAR Settlement?

The 6% commission was never a rule, and after the $418 million settlement it is no longer a default. Here is what changed, who pays the buyer’s agent now, and why the percentage itself is being questioned.

Nicolas Castillo · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 min read

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