Big Changes to How You Buy and Sell a Home Go Into Effect Today: What You Need To Know –CNN

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On Saturday, a new set of rules governing how most real estate professionals do business in the US officially take effect — and the changes could potentially upend how Americans buy and sell homes.

The rules were agreed to by the National Association of REALTORS®, the powerful trade association that counts 1.5 million members, as part of a $418 million settlement into antitrust claims. The rules are designed to transform the way REALTORS® get paid and who pays them. It's the largest change to the organization's rules in at least a generation.

In a statement, Kevin Sears, NAR's president, said that the changes "help to further empower consumers with clarity and choice when buying and selling a home. I am confident in our members' abilities to prepare for and embrace this evolution of our industry and help to guide consumers in the new landscape."

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