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Month: March 2025

What’s a Fair Buyer Agent Commission in North Carolina Right Now?

The traditional real estate commission model is shifting — especially when it comes to who pays the buyer’s agent. In North Carolina, where commissions have hovered slightly above the national average, sellers and buyers are now facing new decisions about how much is “fair,” who should pay it, and how to negotiate. With the average total commission in North Carolina at 5.47%, here’s how to decide how much to pay your buyer’s agent. The Numbers: What Buyer Agents Typically Earn in NC According to Clever Real Estate, the average buyer’s agent commission in North Carolina is 2.57%, while listing agents […]

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How FeeViews Helps Sellers Navigate the New Commission Landscape: And Why Everything is Complicated Now

Under the 2024 NAR settlement, real estate commissions are no longer displayed in the MLS. Buyer agent fees must now be handled through direct negotiation—and off-platform. “It absolutely doesn’t prohibit the seller from paying buyer commissions,” one Florida broker explained in a video breakdown. “We’re just not allowed to announce what the seller is willing to compensate a buyer in the MLS.” That shift creates logistical friction. Buyer agents now need to call each seller’s agent individually to ask about fees. If no fee is offered, some agents may avoid the listing altogether. Buyers Now Bear More Upfront Costs Buyers […]

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How to Talk to Your Sellers About Offering a Buyer Agent Incentive

Sellers are no longer obligated to offer compensation to buyer agents. But optional doesn’t mean irrelevant. Listing agents now need to have a clear, informed approach to guiding sellers through the implications of offering an incentive to the buyer’s side. That conversation is more nuanced than it used to be. Why Buyer Agent Incentives Still Matter Buyer agent fees are no longer displayed in the MLS, but the impact of those incentives hasn’t disappeared. A recent Marketplace study analyzing tens of thousands of listings across 30 markets found that homes offering below-market commissions got fewer views on Redfin and were […]

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Selling Your Home FSBO? Here’s How to Attract Buyers

Selling your home without a real estate agent—commonly referred to as FSBO—requires more than a yard sign and a listing. A recent legal settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reshaped how commissions work, shifting some costs and negotiations onto buyers and their agents. For FSBO sellers, this means understanding the new dynamics is critical not just for compliance—but for actually closing a deal. The New FSBO Landscape: What’s Changed The NAR’s landmark settlement has altered how real estate commissions are negotiated. Buyers are now responsible for arranging and negotiating payment to their agents—often before touring a property. […]

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How 2024 Real Estate Commission Changes Are Reshaping the Home-Selling Process

A federal court settlement finalized in November 2024 as reported by the New York Times has upended how residential real estate commissions are structured in the U.S. The ruling, which stems from a $1.8 billion antitrust verdict against the National Association of Realtors (NAR), eliminates long-standing rules that required sellers to offer commission payments to buyer agents through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The shift is expected to alter pricing dynamics, agent behavior, and the way sellers approach listing agreements and negotiations. While some effects are already visible, others will take time to materialize. A Legal Settlement with Industry-Wide Reach […]

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