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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 […]
MythBusters – The Seller Pays the Buyer Agent Commission
Think the seller pays your real estate agent? Think again. Learn how buyer agent commissions really work, how inflated home prices impact your mortgage, and what the 2025 NAR rule changes mean for you.
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 […]
Watch Out for the Unauthorized Practice of Law in Real Estate
Watch Out for the Unauthorized Practice of Law in Real Estate Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions many of us will make. It’s a complex process that brings together professionals from various fields—accountants, inspectors, lenders, real estate agents, and yes, lawyers. But here’s something every buyer and seller […]
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 […]
What You Should Know About Hiring a Friend or Relative as your Agent
Buying or selling a home is huge—you want someone you trust to guide you. A friend or family member who’s a licensed Realtor is great for personal trust, but not a substitute for a professional agreement.
Beware of Buyer and Seller Steering – Know the Red Flags
Steering is unethical and hurts clients financially. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself from buyer or seller manipulation, including a look at the newest tactic: steering into Private Listing Networks.
How Rule Changes Affect Home Buyers/Sellers
Learn how a landmark lawsuit and industry-changing rule adjustments are reshaping real estate transactions, offering sellers and buyers significant opportunities to save on agent fees and make more informed decisions.
The NEW First Step to Save Money on Real Estate Transactions
Discover the essential first step that every buyer and seller must take in today’s changing real estate landscape—negotiating agent fees. Learn why this pivotal action can make all the difference in maximizing your savings.