Under the new rules, how can a buyer's agent be compensated?
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Only by the buyer directly
Only by the seller through listing agreement
By the buyer, seller (through negotiation), or a combination
Only through a fixed MLS cooperative compensation
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Buyer agent compensation can come from multiple sources: directly from the buyer, from the seller through separate negotiation (not MLS), or a combination. The key change is that it cannot be offered through the MLS.
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