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NAR Commission Settlement Fallout: How 0 – 3 % Buyer Fees Will Reshape Investor Deal Math

NAR Commission Settlement Fallout: How 0 – 3 % Buyer Fees Will Reshape Investor Deal Math

The March 2025 landmark agreement up-ended the “standard” 6 % commission. Here’s what it means for cap rates, flips, and rental DSCR calculations. 1 | What the Settlement Actually Changed Before (Pre-March 2025) Listing agents posted a bundled 5–6 % commission in the MLS. The seller’s broker split 50/50 (roughly) with the buyer’s agent. Buyers NAR Commission Settlement Fallout: How 0 – 3 % Buyer Fees Will Reshape Investor Deal Math