Proposed Real Estate Settlement Could Shake Up Home Buying, Worrying Some Vegas Agents

A proposed legal settlement could change how homes are bought and sold nationwide, altering real estate agent commissions.

The settlement would prevent home sellers from setting commission rates for buyers' agents. Instead, buyers would determine what they pay their agents.

Realtors in Las Vegas are worried the changes could make the home-buying process more costly for buyers and push some agents out of the industry.

Some experts think buyers may ask sellers to pay their agent fees at closing since buyers wouldn't be forced to pay out of pocket.

A Las Vegas couple said that despite having more savings than ever, they still can't afford to buy a home there.