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NAR Settlement Compensation Best Practices

| Sam MacArthur

The National Association of Realtors® settlement goes into effect Saturday, August 17, and I want to make sure you're informed and ready for how the changes may impact you and your borrowers.

Following are compensation best practices to keep in mind:

  • Always have conversation with buyer upfront clarifying options for buyer compensation to realtor.

  • Confirm with the lender if the buyer intends to pay for potential buyer’s agent compensation.

  • Always send commission agreement to lender.

  • Confirm that lender has received commission agreement.

  • If you are the selling agent, recommend that you confirm with the lender how the buyer is paying commission. (if applicable to contract)

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