September 19, 2024

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In the post-Size world we now live in, agents and brokers have responded to the new reality by slashing buyer commissions.

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The U.S. Justice Department said a proposed settlement in a major antitrust lawsuit could itself violate federal law and said buyers should negotiate directly with brokers’ commissions.

Meeting the unique needs of today’s buyers and sellers means knowing what to say to generate conversations that matter. Jimmy Burgess provides a script that resonates in the current market moment.

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The court dismissed federal antitrust claims in Barton 1 but allowed state law claims to proceed, in part because commissions were built into house prices.

Trainer and author Bernice Ross joins market expert Rick Sharga to discuss red flags and opportunities in the upcoming spring housing market.