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National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers

The National Association of REALTORS® has reached an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. Please keep in mind that this settlement agreement will have to be approved by the Court before it's final. You most likely have inquiries about what this entails, what the next steps are, and how it could impact you. We encourage you to explore NAR's central hub at competition.realtor for updates and materials about NAR’s commitment to strengthening the association, defending REALTORS® and their immense value, and looking to the future. 

Washington REALTORS® remains committed to keeping our members updated with the latest information and advancements.

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