Historic Changes in Home Buying and Commission Structure
Kelly A. Anderson • May 31, 2024
New legislation is changing how realtor commission is paid in a home sale and laws have been introduced in several states in response to various lawsuits regarding transparency in real estate broker commissions. Lavelle Law Shareholder Kelly Anderson and Realtor Cathy Betourne discuss the implications for buyers, sellers, realtors, and the closing process.
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