Here is what everyone should know. The recent settlement reached by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has been all over the news over the past week. This includes headlines like, “Realtor lawsuit settlement unburdens home sellers from heavy commissions. What now for buyers?” and “The end of the Realtor monopoly” These sensational news titles often confuse and excite both real estate agents and home buyers and sellers. Here is what you should know about the changes for real estate commissions.