It’s been a year of big talk, real change and lessons learned since Aug. 17, 2024. Martha Melendez looks at how the industry has shifted since terms of the commission settlement kicked in.
Source: Inman News
One year later, 5 agents look at how buyer agent compensation changes have reshaped real estate
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