Real Estate Industry Grapples with Antitrust Settlement Impacting MLS Commissions Amid Housing Market Challenges

• Real estate agent raises alarm over "misinformation" related to landmark antitrust settlement involving NAR • Settlement requires changes to MLS listing practices regarding buyer agent commissions • Critics voice concerns that agreement could hurt homeownership and benefit large investors • Housing industry facing tough market conditions currently for both buyers and sellers • Settlement intended to address past antitrust lawsuits over commission policies, but causes confusion