NAR bans buyer agent commission info in MLS listings, altering traditional pay structure

New NAR ruling prohibits sellers' agents from offering buyer agent commissions in MLS listings starting mid-July
Aims to settle antitrust lawsuit; changes traditional practice of sellers paying both agents' commissions
May lead to lower buyers' agent commissions, more customized service offerings, buyers directly negotiating fees
Unclear if will truly impact home prices/commissions due to sellers still able to pay buyer agents separately
Requires buyer agents to now have written compensation agreements with clients