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Sellers Can Still Pay Your Agent (But There’s a Catch)

Why the rules have changed—but not the opportunity

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James Orr
Sep 05, 2025
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There’s a lot of noise about the NAR settlement.

One myth floating around: “Sellers can’t pay buyer’s agents anymore.”

Not true.

Sellers (or their agents) can still agree to pay co-op commissions to buyer’s agents. And many will, because it helps attract buyers—especially the ones who might not have the extra funds to cover their agent themselves.

Here’s th…

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