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Agents are slowly warming up to the new reality in real estate sales, though most still believe the NAR settlement will have a negative effect on the industry.

The new guide from the National Association of Realtors also explains how concessions (which can be used to pay an agent) differ from offers of compensation.

A new guide explains the types of compensation allowed (not an “open-ended amount or a range”), how buyers can ask sellers to pay and when it’s OK to walk away.

A home’s layout and natural light are important, but a new survey reveals what people refuse to give up — and how many of them can stick to their budgets.

A recent survey from Century 21 found that buyers rank community higher than the home itself, and they rely on their agents to provide local insights.

With industry rule changes now in effect, the National Association of Realtors has been doubling down on education and outreach to buyers and sellers.

Agents are talking about compensation “in more depth than ever before” and clearing up a lot of confusion as agent fees stay “mostly the same,” Redfin found.

With new industry rules now in effect, the association has released additional resources for buyers and sellers that focus on ethics and steering.

With new rules in place, listing agents need to consider several factors when helping sellers determine their approach to buy-side compensation.

Major brokerage leaders are telling agents to be patient with other real estate professionals (and consumers) as the industry adjusts to new practices.

Two new surveys provide a snapshot of what agents are seeing in the market, and while they’re slightly less optimistic, they remain “net positive.”

In a webinar for agents, Real’s president discussed rule changes and best practices, noting that more than a third of agents don’t even know about the lawsuits.

Saturday is the first day consumers can get details about their settlement options — and is a critical day for agents who want to be covered by NAR’s deal.

For some agents, going above and beyond is just part of the territory — and can be the key to closing the deal.

Redfin reports that the typical commission for buyer agents slipped to 2.55% ahead of the August 17 deadline for rule changes related to the NAR settlement.

The association has shared a series of fact sheets and presentations to help real estate professionals and their clients understand what to expect come Aug. 17.

The industry has weathered many storms, and through it all, has grown and thrived. So can agents. Jay Thompson shares 4 ways to leverage the changes ahead.

A recent analysis found that agents in several Midwestern cities earn higher salaries and face less competition compared to their peers in other regions.

The typical agent had fewer transactions and less income last year, NAR found, but that’s not stopping newcomers from joining — and old pros are doing well.

Hard truths emerged during a talk about real estate’s future: Consumers expect more, and agents will have to “work harder for less money” to prove their value.