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Equity Overview of Settlement Agreement

Here is a comprehensive sequence of topics covered in the text, with sub-topic bullets: 1. Overview of Settlement Agreement Changes Effective date: August 17th Applicability to residential transactions (1-4 units), not commercial deals Need for appropriate disclosures and signed agreements for existing contracts 2. MLS Rule Changes Prohibition on publicly disclosing buyer's agent commission offered Resulting from class action lawsuit challenging unilateral offer of compensation Impact on real estate business practices 3. Written Buyer Agency Agreements Required before showing properties (in-person and virtual) Importance of having agreements in place for protection and payment Fixed commission rate, not variable based on changes in services 4. Compensation for Buyer's Agents No guaranteed compensation from MLS Payment through contract between listing and buyer's brokerage or negotiated in purchase contract Ensuring compensation agreements are in writing, not verbal 5. Communicating Value of Buyer Representation Effectively conveying value to potential clients Using agency agreements and showing agreements as solutions for hesitant clients Practical aspects of showing agreements, including compensation and process 6. Avoiding Discrimination Claims Potential for discrimination claims due to negotiating different commission rates Importance of uniform business practices and documenting negotiations with clients Need for fixed commission rate in buyer agency agreement when negotiating on a property 7. Seller's Role in Commission Negotiation Bifurcated listing agreements and authorization for seller to pay commissions Listing agreement sections for listing agent and buyer's agent commissions Communicating buyer agent commission offers through various channels, but not MLS 8. Agreements During Open Houses and Showings No need for written agreements with buyers during open houses when working for the seller Requirement for written agreement when showing other listings to potential buyers Advice to use simple one-page forms for agreements with potential buyers