Buyer Agent Commissions in 2026: What Changed and What Didn't

About this episode

The episode discusses the changes and continuities in buyer agent commissions following the 2024 NAR settlement as of 2026.

If you've been hearing that real estate commissions changed after the 2024 NAR settlement and you're not sure what that means for you, this is the breakdown you need. There's been a lot of confusion on both sides since the lawsuit, and most of what's been predicted hasn't actually played out. In this video, we walk through what really happens now when a buyer and a seller sit down at the negotiating table over commissions in 2026. Watch our video to get the full picture before your next transaction.

People in this episode

Host: Will Fendon

Topics covered

• real estate
• commissions
• buyer agent
• negotiation
• NAR settlement

Keywords

• real estate commissions
• buyer agent commissions
• NAR settlement
• negotiation table
• 2026 real estate

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NAR

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