The 2024 real-estate rule changes exposed how commissions really work. Everyone still gets paid from the sale, but now you can see exactly who earns what, and make smarter, fairer decisions when listing your home.

Research shows two-thirds of daily decisions aren’t really decisions at all, they’re habits on autopilot. Sellers often pick agents the same way: defaulting to what neighbors did, who’s on the first yard sign they see, or the name they’ve heard repeated. That habit-based choice can cost tens of thousands in unnecessary commissions.