Spring Selling Season Sweet Spot for Homeowners Despite Looming Commission Rule Changes

• Spring is typically the most popular time to sell a home due to pleasant weather, school transitions for families, and paying off holiday debt.

• A major real estate settlement could make it cheaper to sell post-July by allowing sellers to negotiate lower commissions.

• The settlement may require buyers to pay agents flat fees upfront, adding to buyers' financial burden and incentive to buy sooner.

• The settlement is not yet finalized, so its impact has unknowns and risks that support selling now.

• Sellers could potentially pocket thousands more by waiting until after the settlement to sell.