The NAR settlement affects which of the following?
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Only NAR members
Option A is incorrect because the NAR settlement affects all real estate professionals accessing MLS systems, not just NAR members. The settlement addresses broader industry practices regarding MLS access and compensation, extending beyond membership status. Non-NAR members who utilize MLS platforms are equally subject to these changes, making this option too narrow in its scope.
Only large brokerages
The settlement isn't limited to large brokerages. It applies to all brokerages of any size that access MLS systems, which is virtually all brokerages in the industry. The focus is on MLS practices, not brokerage size.
All real estate agents and brokers accessing MLS systems
Only buyer's agents, not listing agents
The settlement affects both buyer's agents and listing agents because it targets MLS policies that influence compensation structures for all parties. The changes apply to the MLS platform itself, which serves both sides of transactions.
Why is this correct?
The NAR settlement applies to all real estate agents and brokers accessing MLS systems because the settlement specifically targets MLS policies and practices. Since MLS systems are industry-wide platforms used by virtually all real estate professionals, the changes affect anyone who uses these systems, regardless of their membership status or brokerage size.
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