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Clearing up 9 Misconceptions about the Recent Real Estate Settlement

By Lighter Side Staff

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You’ve probably heard all sorts of things in the news regarding the recently proposed settlement that the National Association of Realtors announced regarding a court case over how real estate commissions are paid.

Unfortunately, many of the things you’ve heard probably aren’t completely (or even remotely) true, because they’re coming from people outside the industry, who don’t truly understand it themselves.

Here’s a breakdown of 9 misconceptions about the real estate settlement, to help you separate fact from fiction:

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