Agency

An Oregon property listed on the MLS shows offers of compensation to cooperating brokers. Under current practice, this compensation offer:

AIs mandatory and must be included in all MLS listings
BIs one possible way for buyer's agents to be compensated, but buyers may now directly compensate their own agents✓ Correct
CEliminates the buyer's obligation to pay any agent compensation
DIs controlled by OREA to ensure fair competition

Explanation

Following industry changes in 2024, the practice of listing compensation offers to buyer's agents in MLS has evolved. Buyers can directly compensate their agents through buyer agency agreements. MLS compensation offers are one method, but buyers and their agents negotiate compensation directly.

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