Page 12 - Martin Downs Bulletin - June '24

Page 12, Martin Downs

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Treasure Coast Real Estate This situation is the result of a settlement involving Yes, I’ll list homes all day for 2.5 percent if I don’t have
Report sellers paying the commission for both agents involved in to split it with another agent. But is anyone going to drive a
the sale of their property. Typically, when a seller would list
buyer around all week, and tour 30 homes, for $500 bucks?
their property, the listing broker and seller would agree to Not likely.
Is Listing Your Home For 2.5 Or 3 Percent split the commission paid by the seller between the listing Instead, a buyer will pay a reasonable fee and ask that
About To Be The New Normal? agent and the agent that procures the buyer. the seller pay their agent’s fee in some way as part of their
Given that the seller will no longer pay the buyer’s agent, offer to purchase. So, at the end of the day, nothing has
By Jim Weix could listing commissions be dramatically reduced? Instead really changed.
Ac c ord i ng t o Gi a of listing agreements for 5 or 6 percent, could we start seeing Although commissions may drop, if that is what it takes
Arvin, president of Florida sellers list their properties for 2.5 or 3 percent? Will you to eliminate those who sell a home once in a while as a
Realtors, “Effective July start getting postcards offering to list your property for a hobby, the industry will be healthier. That is great news for
2024 (subject to federal total of 2.5 or 3 percent? both those left standing and for consumers.
court approval), sellers will Or perhaps advertisements offering to help buyers Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your
no longer cover commissions purchase a home for $1,000? My guess is yes, but don’t options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
for both their agent and the pop the champagne cork yet. jimweix.com.
buyers. Instead, buyers will “Agents’ commissions could fall by as much as 30 Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company.
independently compensate percent,” according to analysts at the investment bank Jim has 25 years of experience selling real estate full-time.
their agent.” Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. “This could lead to a mass exodus If you have questions or want the services of an experienced
Additionally, Arvin from the industry, driving down the number of agents by as expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
states, “MLS participants working with buyers must enter much as 80 percent.” jimweix.com.
into written representation agreements with those buyers. Are those left standing going to work for minimum wage?
This change will go into effect in mid-July 2024.” Not likely.
tip of the tail

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