Fee Frustration

Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents

September 24, 2025

📈 Market Move:

Commission Cartel?

NAR just got hit with another antitrust grenade—this time from a D.C. broker who says the trade group is less “association” and more “cartel.” His beef? Paying thousands in dues still doesn’t get him access to MLSs and lockboxes in neighboring counties. He claims this “metastasized cartel” has drained him of agents, deals, and millions in growth—and now he wants $2B in damages.

Meanwhile, REX (yes, the zombie brokerage that refuses to die) is knocking on the Supreme Court’s door, trying to revive its case against Zillow and NAR. And over at Compass, they just got the green light to put Zillow co-founder Lloyd Frink under oath. Translation: the courtroom drama in real estate is heating up, and NAR is squarely in the crosshairs.

🌟Quote of the Day:

“It’s easier to make something 10 times better than it is to make it 10% better.” — Astro Teller

⚡ Quick Win:

Social Shout-Out: Post a small appreciation for a local business or vendor you work with. Tag them. Builds goodwill, relationships, and visibility all at once.

🎉 Fun Fact of the Day: 

All Aboard: 🚆 Grand Central Terminal in NYC has secret apartments built inside for the Vanderbilts. Imagine your address being “Track 27.”

📚 Book Recommendation:

“Becoming The Experience Maker” by Dan Gingiss — Ever feel like you’re just another cog in the machine? That’s exactly what Seth Godin wants to fix. Linchpin isn’t about working harder—it’s about becoming the person no team, company, or client can live without. Godin breaks down how to turn your creativity, emotional labor, and unique problem-solving into your superpower.

If you want to stop being “replaceable” and start being the person everyone calls when it really matters—this book is your blueprint. It’s like a pep talk, a strategy guide, and a wake-up call all rolled into one.

Bottom line: Don’t just show up. Show up, stand out, and make yourself indispensable.

Today’s effort is tomorrow’s edge.

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