Welcome to new episode of  Escaping the Drift. Today, we're tackling the National Association of Realtors' settlement and what it means for the housing market. You might be surprised, but this hits close to home for me – I was actually involved in a lawsuit related to it. In this episode, I'll break down the settlement in an easy-to-understand way. We'll clear up all the rumors floating around and get you the facts you need. Whether you're a seasoned agent or a first-time homebuyer, this info will help you navigate the changing market and make smart decisions. Let's jump in! Highlights: "Our job as listing agents is to market your house and expose it to as many people as we can, to bring as many active buyers through the property." "You get what you pay for, but you should also only pay for what you're getting.""The market will right itself; great agents will continue to be great agents and give great service." Timestamps: 00:21 - Unpacking the NAR Settlement 03:20 - Misinformation in Real Estate 05:12 - Insights from a Lawsuit Defendant 08:11 - Financial Effects of Settlements 12:08 - Brokerage Impact Analysis 16:24 - Critique of NAR's Strategy 23:26 - Local Board Benefits Explained 26:05 - Adapting to Settlement Changes 33:11 - Future of Commissions and Market Trends 41:46 - Tips for Navigating the New Real Estate Era 💬 Did you enjoy this podcast episode? Tell us all about it in the comment section below!  ☑️  If you liked this video, consider subscribing to Escaping The Drift with John Gafford using this Link! ⤵️     / johngafford.  . 💯 About John Gafford: After appearing on NBC's "The Apprentice", John relocated to the Las Vegas Valley and founded several successful companies in the real estate space. ➡️ The Gafford Group at Simply Vegas, top 1% of all REALTORS nationwide in terms of production. Simply Vegas, a 500 agent brokerage with billions in annual sales Clear Title, a 7-figure full service title and escrow company. ➡️ Streamline Home Loans - An independent mortgage bank with more than 100 loan officers. The Simply Group, A national expansion vehicle partnering with large brokers across the country to vertically integrate their real estate brokerages. ✅ Follow John Gafford on social media: Instagram ▶️ / thejohngafford Facebook ▶️ / gafford2 🎧 Stream The Escaping The Drift Podcast with John Gafford Episode here:Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cWN80g...Listen On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... *************#EscapingTheDrift