Click Here for the Show Notes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary In this episode of Ask Marco, Marco Santarelli discusses the recent legal actions against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and their potential impact on the real estate market. He addresses a listener's question about how these changes might affect landlords and real estate investors, particularly in relation to commission structures and transaction costs. Marco emphasizes that while there may be some changes in how commissions are handled, the overall impact on real estate investing may not be as significant as some might hope. He concludes by encouraging listeners to stay informed and engaged in the evolving real estate landscape. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamp 00:00  Introduction to the Episode 01:24  Understanding the NAR Lawsuit 03:40  Impact of Commission Changes on Real Estate 10:32  Future of Real Estate Transactions 12:28  Conclusion and Final Thoughts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Takeaways Changes in commission structures may lead to lower transaction costs. Buyers may start paying their agents directly, increasing transparency. The settlement could enhance affordability for first-time buyers. There may be a shift in buyer-seller dynamics due to commission changes. Real estate investors may not see dramatic impacts in the short term. The housing market may become more competitive and flexible. The legal settlement was seen as long overdue by many in the industry. The demand for rental properties remains high despite potential changes. Overall, minor changes are expected in the real estate industry. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Easy, stress-free, and personalized business formation for clever people with big ideas.  Get your FREE LLC up and running fast and hassle-free ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to TBT: 10 Good Reasons to Invest in New Construction Properties Download your FREE copy of:  The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Please give us a RATING & REVIEW   (Thank you!) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes  |  Stitcher  |  Podcast Feed  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check Out These Links Norada Real Estate Investments Norada Capital Management #LearningRealEstate #AskMarco #PassiveRealEstateInvesting #Turnkeyproperties #RealEstatePodcast #Investment #investors #RealEstateInvestors #RentalProperties #TurnkeyProperties #NoradaRealEstateInvestments #NoradaCapitalManagement