Realtors Face Uncertain Future After $1.78B Antitrust Verdict Over Commission Fees

Historic $1.78 billion verdict against National Association of Realtors (NAR) for collusion to inflate real estate fees through standard 6% commissions.

NAR plans to appeal verdict, but if upheld, damages could be tripled to over $5 billion under antitrust law.

Outcome creates uncertainty for housing market as commissions are long-held industry standard, but still remain in place for now.

Verdict comes amid historically challenging conditions for buyers and sellers with high mortgage rates and low housing supply.

Buyers question value of paying commissions, especially to buyer's broker, with readily available online listings.