Real Estate Industry Ordered to Pay $1.8 Billion for Inflated Commissions

Jury orders real estate industry to pay $1.8 billion in damages for inflating agent commissions.

Lawsuit claims NAR rules force sellers to pay buyer agent commissions, inflating sale prices.

NAR plans to appeal verdict, says policies give buyers access to more homes and agents.

Some real estate companies like Redfin withdrawing from NAR over commission rules.

Justice Department previously investigated NAR for anti-competitive rules, withdrew proposed settlement.