NAR last year settled a class action lawsuit in which the complainants alleged that industry practices led to excessive fees.

On March 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to pay $418 million ... Settlement notices related to real estate agent commission class action lawsuits against the National ...

The average total commission rates in the U.S. — split between buyer and seller brokers — are 5% to 6% of the sale price, according to court documents. NAR, which admits no wrongdoing in the ...