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Changes in Residential Real Estate—Quickstart FAQ for Consumers
The following questions will help homebuyers and home sellers better understand the recent practice changes in residential real estate and what the changes mean for them. While these are intended to provide an overview, real estate transactions can take many forms. Additional detailed information can be found in subsequent FAQ sections.
OVERVIEW
FOR HOME SELLERS
Changes in Residential Real Estate—Detailed FAQ for Real Estate Professionals
SETTLEMENT OVERVIEW
Key Settlement Details
Who Is Covered
Class Notice
Practice Changes & MLS Information
Effective Date
REPRESENTING SELLERS
Offers of Compensation
Written Listing Agreements
Concessions
REPRESENTING BUYERS
Written Buyer Agreements
Anti-Steering
Non-Filtering of Listings
ADDITIONAL SETTLEMENT DETAILS
Transaction Brokerage
These questions are intended to address how the practice changes impact transaction brokerage. Please review all FAQs for how the practice changes impact your specific circumstances.
Commercial Non-Residential Listings
Financing
NAR OPERATIONS
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NAR Settlement FAQ - Englishpdf (402.63 KB)
Updated September 5, 2024
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NAR Settlement FAQ - Españolpdf (379.22 KB)
Updated July 8, 2024