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 […]