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MythBusters: “No One Will Show Your House Without Offering Buyer Agent Compensation”
MythBusters: “No One Will Show Your House Without Offering Buyer Agent Compensation” Welcome to the second installment of our MythBusters series. Today we’re tackling one of the most damaging—and unfortunately, persistent—industry tactics: the claim that no one will show your home unless you offer buyer agent compensation. This tactic, often called seller steering, is both illegal and […]
Announcing MythBusters Week at NtC
Announcing MythBusters Week at NtC At NtC and ML, we’re frustrated—and honestly, we’re getting more frustrated every week. Why? Because the promise of a true competitive marketplace and actual negotiation of commissions is not being realized. Despite major rule changes meant to shake up the system, commissions never dropped much and are already back to pre–NAR rule change […]
Why a Referral Isn’t Always Enough: Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent with Legal Guidance
Why A Referral Isn’t Always Enough When buying or selling a home, it’s common to rely on referrals from friends or family when choosing a real estate agent. After all, if someone you trust had a great experience, why not follow their lead? But while referrals can be a helpful starting point, they shouldn’t be […]
Real Estate Resources for Consumers
Consumer protection resources Closing the Resource Gap for Real Estate Consumers One of the main reasons we created Negotiate the Comp was to fill the void of resources that existed for consumers to access should they need some guidance on the new flow of a real estate deal. Prior to August 17, 2024, most consumers just […]