Nov 2, 2023 · Plaintiffs claimed the association and other defendants colluded to drive up the commission that sellers pay to brokers representing homebuyers. Class members include the sellers …

Nov 1, 2023 · Sellers said the arrangement had “severe anticompetitive effects” and made “no economic sense, except for the buyer broker.”

Aug 5, 2025 · For some buyers, seller concessions can make a home purchase more affordable than a price cut. Seller concessions could help you avoid PMI, reduce your mortgage rate or access down …

Oct 31, 2023 · Under a N.A.R. rule, a home seller is required to pay commissions to the agent representing the buyer, which sellers claimed forced them to pay excessive fees to the agents. The …

Apr 17, 2025 · Commercial real estate attorney Carrie Rosati clearly explained to Avery Carl that there are usually limits on how much money a seller can give back to a buyer for expenses like closing …

Dec 2, 2025 · Appraisers must analyze seller concessions as part of the valuation process. They determine if a substantial concession suggests the contract price was inflated beyond the true …

Apr 7, 2024 · So when it comes to buyer agent commissions being paid to a buyer by a seller to reimburse the buyers for those fees, the value of the property is reduced by the concessions used in …

Jul 12, 2024 · Excessive risk: High seller concessions could let unqualified buyers afford houses they can’t realistically pay for long-term. Limits mitigate this risk for lenders.

Aug 15, 2025 · While the seller may not be willing to budge on price, they could incentivize you to purchase by agreeing to one or more concessions, such as paying the tab on your closing costs.

For sellers, concessions can attract buyers and expedite sales, especially in slower markets, while avoiding a direct price reduction. Negotiating concessions requires understanding market conditions …