A clearer view of housing.
Compensation, representation agreements, and transaction economics.
Compare tiered real estate commission schedules with worked examples. Check price thresholds, minimum fees and contract terms before estimating seller proceeds.
What the MLS seller concessions field can say, how active offers differ from closing data, and which local rules to check before entering remarks.
The Dupuis Zillow ruling lets CRM tying and mortgage-steering claims proceed. The September 28 order did not establish liability or change contracts.
Before a North Carolina broker directs commission to an LLC, check the firm license, qualifying broker, BIC payment route and payee records.
Check where a commission rebate belongs on the Closing Disclosure, what your lender must review, and why a separate payment needs scrutiny.
See how a referral fee before the commission split affects agent pay, why percentage order can yield the same result, and which agreements control.
Review a seller brokerage admin fee against the signed agreement, Closing Disclosure, and net-proceeds estimate before accepting the final charges.
The Gibson settlement appeal upheld broad releases. Their scope matters for buyer claims, other MLSs and continuing brokerage obligations.
A buyer agreement compensation amendment needs more than a higher seller offer. Review the fee ceiling, informed consent and options for the difference.
Check whether a buyer agent retainer fee gives you a credit at closing, when it is earned, and what happens if you do not buy or change agents.
When a seller finds a buyer, listing commission depends on the signed agreement. Compare exclusive agency, exclusive right to sell and named-buyer exclusions.
The Homie antitrust appeal dismissal turns on timing and a missing conspiracy link. The ruling does not establish that alleged steering was lawful.
Listing cancellation may leave commission protection in place. Buyer notices, contract deadlines and written releases can affect what you owe later.
Batton settlement final approval covers Keller Williams and RE/MAX homebuyer claims, with different eligibility rules and an August 25 claim deadline.
Compare seller-paid commission vs. a closing credit: see how each affects net proceeds, buyer cash needs and Fannie Mae financing limits.