• In March 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to a $418 million settlement in Burnett v. NAR, ending its cooperative compensation rule that effectively forced sellers to pay buyer‑agent commissions via the MLS (Financial Times, Wikipedia).
   
• Starting August 17, 2024, seller’s agents are no longer allowed to advertise a commission percentage for buyer agents on MLS listings and buyer’s agents must enter into a written compensation agreement before showing homes (dreamhomeswithrommelrequiez.realtor).
   

1. Sellers are no longer obligated to pay buyer‑agent commissions—only the listing agent fee.
    
2. Buyers now negotiate and pay their own agent directly, via percentage, flat fee, or hourly rate, under a signed agreement (Investopedia).
    
3. Commission transparency has increased, with more negotiation and consumer awareness, though industry workarounds mean average rates have dropped only modestly—from around 5.6% to roughly 5.0% total commission (Investopedia).
    

Market data shows the average buyer‑agent commission is around 2.37% as of late 2024, slightly lower than before, with luxury home commissions falling more than entry-level segments (The Washington Post).

At a 1.5% discounted full-service commission, Florida Prestigious Homes provides sellers with substantial savings—potentially cutting total commission costs in half compared to traditional 5–6% splits. For a $500,000 sale, that’s a saving of about $15,000–$20,000 upfront.

Unlike limited-service or flat-fee models, Florida Prestigious Homes offers comprehensive services—marketing, negotiation, staging, professional photography—while still charging a significantly reduced listing fee. This appeals to sellers who want high-level support without paying full price.

With sellers now able to decline buyer‑agent fees, a lower listing commission paired with full service can make listings more attractive. Sellers retain value while still offering a clear, attractive package to buyers and buyer agents.

Although average commission declines have been modest, the new regulatory environment encourages negotiation. Sellers who opt for lower-cost full-service arrangements benefit from both transparency and control over costs, aligning with growing consumer expectations (Investopedia).

While the 2024–2025 commission reforms aimed to dismantle outdated norms and increase flexibility, average commission rates have only dipped gradually. Still, the new rules empower sellers and buyers to negotiate more effectively and choose among different service models.

Florida Prestigious Homes, with its 1.5% full-service commission, exemplifies one of the most seller-aligned responses—offering high-quality support plus substantial cost savings, just as the new landscape encourages.

Bottom line: in today’s empowered market, smart sellers can benefit greatly by pairing negotiation leverage with cost-efficient, high-value broker solutions.