Buyer Agent Commissions 1 Year After the NAR Lawsuit

Talking Realty

Buyer Agent Commissions 1 Year After the NAR Lawsuit | Throwback Episode with New Negotiation Strategies | Episode 54

September 03, 2025

https://youtu.be/0RcPThMMrx8

It’s been one year since the NAR lawsuit settlement changed the way real estate commissions are handled. In this special throwback, Glen Whitten revisits one of our most important episodes to show how those changes are playing out for sellers today.

You’ll learn:
✅ What’s happened in the year since the settlement and what sellers are experiencing now
✅ Smart ways to respond when buyer agents ask about commissions
✅ Negotiation tactics that protect your bottom line without scaring buyers away
✅ Timing strategies for handling commission questions during negotiations

Whether you’re preparing to sell or already on the market, this episode proves that with the right strategy, you can attract more buyers and keep more money when you sell.

Key Moments:

00:00 Introduction and Announcements

00:15 Flat Fee Winners and Savings

00:57 Revisiting a Popular Episode

02:23 Handling Buyer Agent Commissions

02:34 New Tools and Strategies

04:35 Counter Offer Tactics

05:52 Responding to Commission Inquiries

21:24 Reviewing Offers and Contracts

23:12 Commission Negotiation Tips

27:41 Closing Remarks and Resources

28:07 Handling Initial Offers and Commissions