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However, recent analysis by the Federal Reserve suggests that changes made to antitrust settlement rules may not have a significant impact on commission rates. The study, which analyzed data from CoreLogic covering nearly 50% of properties listed nationwide since 1995, found that commission rates have decreased slightly over the past two decades but still largely cluster around 3%.
Industry experts point to several factors contributing to this trend, including the persistence of traditional 6% total commissions and the effect of low-commission properties on the market. According to a 2019 study, low-commission listings tend to stay on the market longer and are less likely to sell.
The researchers also found that median home prices have nearly doubled since 1995, which negates the downward trend in commission rates when factoring in home prices. The data suggests that rising house prices could explain more than half of the aggregate trend.
Additionally, analysis of commission rates before and after the implementation of buyer representation agreements and rebate bans revealed no material effect on advertised rates. However, the researchers note that changes to these policies may still have a long-term impact on business models and agent commissions.
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Source: https://www.inman.com/2025/05/16/fed-requiring-buyer-agreements-has-no-effect-on-commissions