Summary and Opinion Recent regulatory changes in the real estate industry have sparked significant discussions regarding how transactions are negotiated and completed. Traditionally, sellers have been responsible for paying both their own and the buyer’s agent commissions upfront. However, new regulations are now reshaping this landscape, allowing for more flexibility and potentially altering the dynamics of real estate negotiations. The changes aim to promote transparency and fairness in real estate transactions by eliminating the mandatory requirement for sellers to pay the buyer’s agent commission. This shift could encourage more direct negotiations between buyers and sellers, as buyers may now be…
