Same Split, Different Day

A year after the NAR shake-up, buyer agents are still singing the same 3% tune

November 05, 2025

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Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents

November 5, 2025

📈 Market Move:

Commission Copycat

A year after the big NAR settlement was supposed to shake up commissions, guess what happened? Pretty much… nothing.

The Consumer Policy Center sent out “mystery shoppers” to 281 buyer agents across 26 cities — and 95% of them still quoted the same old 2.5–3% commission. Not a flat fee, not a new model… just the same number everyone’s been saying for decades. Some even hinted it’s the “standard rate” in their area — which sounds a lot like price-fixing with extra steps.

Even more interesting: agents are actually asking for more now. In 2022, only 40% charged 3%. Today, it’s 64%. Translation — the “post-settlement market correction” turned into a pay raise.

And the new rule requiring signed buyer agreements? Half the agents barely enforce it. One even said, “no one’s checking contracts to make sure they’re signed.”

So yeah, new era, same dance. Agents talk about change, but most are quietly rebuilding the old system brick by brick — just with a fresh coat of compliance paint.

🌟Quote of the Day:

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

⚡ Quick Win:

Testimonial Grab: Ask one recent client for a 15-second video testimonial. Raw and authentic wins over polished any day.

🎉 Fun Fact of the Day: 

History Hit: 📜 Historic designation can tank flipping profits — being forced to keep original windows, doors, or paint colors can cost more than any expected gain.

📚 Book Recommendation:

“Make Your Bed” by Admiral William H. McRaven — Here’s the thing — life isn’t waiting for you to feel ready. Admiral McRaven spent years in Navy SEAL training, where the smallest choices made the biggest difference. And his first lesson? Make your bed.

Sounds tiny, right? But that one simple action sets the tone for discipline, focus, and momentum. The book isn’t just about beds — it’s about building habits that stack, creating small wins that snowball into real results.

If you’re a real estate agent hustling to close deals, grow your network, or just survive the chaos of the market, this book is a reminder that structure, consistency, and attention to the little things can separate the average from the exceptional.

Take one page, one habit, one day at a time — start by making your bed. And watch how that ripple turns into your next big win.

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

Your effort today is the fuel for tomorrow’s fire.

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