How Real Estate Agents Get Paid (And Why It's Not What You Think)
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🚗 Think of a real estate commission like a tollbooth on the road to buying a home — except the booth is invisible, the fee is already baked into the price, and nobody hands you a receipt. 🏠 In this video, we explain the full 6% commission structure from the ground up: who gets it, how it's split between agents, why it ends up inside your mortgage, and why — on a $400,000 home — you could end up paying closer to $25,000 once interest is factored in. 💸 We also cover the 2024 NAR antitrust settlement ⚖️ — what actually changed, why most buyers still don't know, and what flat-fee agents and real estate attorneys can do for a fraction of the cost. 🔍 Three questions asked before signing a buyer's agency agreement can save you thousands. We'll give you all three. ✅ The commission isn't a mystery once you see how it works. #RealEstateCommission #MortgageExplained #ExplainedLikeYoureFive
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