E78: Terrifying Effects of the Real Estate Commission Lawsuits: What Homebuyer & Sellers Need to Know

Real estate reporter Brooklee Han explains how the recent NAR settlement and commission lawsuits will reshape home buying, especially for first-time buyers, veterans, and the future of buyer’s agents.

Guest Bio:
Brooklee Han is a real estate reporter at HousingWire who covers residential real estate, mortgage trends, title insurance, and proptech. A former Olympic-level figure skater, she brings the same discipline and insight to her journalism.

Topics Discussed:

• Origins and outcomes of the NAR commission lawsuits
• Impacts of the Sitzer-Burnett jury verdict and settlements by major brokerages
• Upcoming rule changes taking effect August 2025
• The potential consequences for buyers, sellers, veterans, and low-income homebuyers
• The future of buyer representation agreements
• Industry shakeout and rise in professionalism among agents
• Brooklee’s transition from Olympic-level figure skating to real estate journalism

Top Quote:
“Veterans are a major loser in this as it currently stands… they either have to go into the transaction unrepresented or they cannot use their VA loan benefit.”

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