Found 2 blog entries tagged as Buyer Broker.

It’s Time to Raise The Bar

After ending 2023 with its first annual membership decline since 2012, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) anticipates ongoing challenges in retaining members due to reduced business opportunities and the changes from the NAR Settlement. Axios and The Washington Post believe many agents could leave the industry as the new commission rules may impact less experienced agents or those who struggle to justify their fee, leading to natural attrition of less effective agents.

A report by the Consumer Federation of America found,

  • 49% of agents reported 0 or only 1 sale a year

  • 70% of agents reported 5 or fewer sales a year

  • The median number of sales was barely 2 a year

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Q&A: The Evolving Real Estate Landscape

Last week, I provided an opening explanation of The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement and the industry changes taking effect this month. Since then, I've received numerous questions from readers and clients, and I'll do my best to address the most frequently asked ones now:

Do buyers have to sign a broker agreement to look at properties?

  • Yes. Brokers are now required to have a signed Buyer Representation Agreement in place before showing any properties to a customer or client. This agreement may outline the broker's responsibilities, the range of services they will provide, and the buyer’s home search criteria, but it must clearly define the compensation the…

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