A major settlement could make it cheaper to buy or sell a home in Austin and beyond

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The National Association of Realtors has reached a national settlement that could change the way real estate agents are paid. Critics say the current system keeps commissions artificially high.

A"sale pending" sign is posted in front of a home for sale on November 30, 2023 in San Anselmo, Calif. Realtors face lower commissions after a major settlement upended the way Americans buy and sell homes.

For years, sellers have effectively set the commission paid to buyers' agents as a condition of using the multiple listing service — a regional roundup of homes for sale. The combined commission — shared by buyers' and sellers' agents — is typically 5-6%, which is higher than in most other countries.

 

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