Real Estate — Commission Models Face Multiple Disruptions as Housing Market Adapts to New Pressures

Real Estate · 2026-03-25

Today's developments reveal accelerating pressure on traditional real estate commission structures from multiple directions. The settlement by Howard Hanna in the commission lawsuit, coupled with Ownli's aggressive expansion of commission-free listings across 43 states, signals a potential tipping point in how real estate transactions are monetized. Meanwhile, structural challenges persist, with…