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Real Estate Lawsuit Spurs Lower Commissions, More Choice
Liberty Check
- The Department of Justice and a class action successfully challenged the National Association of Realtors’ commission system.
- Home sellers are no longer required to pay set commissions, giving Americans more freedom to negotiate fair rates.
- States like Arizona are pioneering new models—hourly rates or flat fees—that could serve as a blueprint for future real estate reform.
A landmark lawsuit has disrupted the traditional U.S. real estate fee structure, impacting home buyers and sellers nationwide.
Government intervention and antitrust pressure have forced realtors to increase transparency, changing how agents are paid and saving consumers thousands of dollars.
This shift marks a victory for free-market principles, empowering everyday Americans to push back against entrenched interests and demand competitive practices in real estate.
The Constitution must be defended.
