Frequently asked questions
Flat-rate pricing, NAR settlement rules, and this premium domain — answered in plain English.
What did the NAR settlement change?
Effective August 17, 2024, MLS listings can no longer advertise buyer-agent compensation, buyers must sign a written broker agreement with exact compensation before touring, and open-ended terms like "whatever the seller offers" are banned.
How does flat-rate pricing work?
You pre-agree an exact dollar amount (for example $4,995) in a written agreement before any showings or listings. That fixed fee covers full service — MLS exposure, marketing, negotiation, and closing support.
How much can I save versus percentage commissions?
On a $500,000 home, 3% is $15,000 and 6% is $30,000. A $4,995 flat fee saves roughly $10,005–$25,005 on that transaction. Higher prices widen the gap further.
Is flat-rate NAR-settlement compliant?
Yes. The new rules require exact, objective compensation stated in writing before touring. A flat dollar fee satisfies that requirement immediately.
Do I still get MLS exposure and full service?
Yes. Flat-rate covers professional MLS listing, marketing, showings coordination, offer negotiation, and closing support.
What does a buyer-broker agreement have to include now?
It must be written, signed before touring, and state exact compensation (a flat fee, a percentage, or an hourly rate). Vague or open-ended compensation language is prohibited.
Who pays the buyer’s agent now?
Often the buyer does — directly. That is the biggest practical shift: buyer representation is now a visible, negotiable cost rather than something automatically folded into the seller’s proceeds.
Is oneratehomesales.com itself for sale?
Yes. This exact-match premium domain plus its brand assets are available for acquisition. Inquiries go to [email protected] and transfer via secure escrow.
Still have questions?
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