First-time homebuyers are being insulated by slower market conditions. Will it last?

Despite initial concerns about changes due to the Sitzer/Burnett case, real estate professionals note that first-time buyers are currently experiencing conditions similar to other buyers.

Industry professionals, such as James Dwiggins, report that current market conditions are not leading to significant changes in the buyer agent compensation structure.

Some preliminary data indicates that, for now, sellers continue to offer compensation for buyer agents, potentially mitigating concerns for first-time buyers.

However, if market conditions improve and become more competitive, first-time buyers might face challenges as sellers could stop covering agent fees.

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