The Real Estate Shake-Up: What the NAR Settlement & CREA Court Cases Mean for Canadian Homeowners

A Big Change Is Coming — Here’s Why You Should Care

If you’ve been hearing about the big lawsuit settlement in the U.S. against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) — and now a similar case in Canada — you might be wondering:

“What does this actually mean for me?”

For decades, the way real estate commissions have worked has gone unchallenged. Now, that system is being questioned — and it could put thousands of dollars back in your pocket.

What Happened in the U.S.?

In the U.S., home sellers argued they were being forced to pay inflated commissions — covering both their own agent and the buyer’s agent.

The courts agreed. NAR settled for nearly half a billion dollars and, more importantly, had to change its rules.

Now sellers in the U.S. have:

• More freedom to negotiate commissions
• More choice in how they sell their homes
• More money staying in their own hands

Why It Matters for Canadians

Here in Canada, CREA is facing similar lawsuits. If the courts side with consumers, we could see the same changes here.

That could mean:

• The ability to choose only the services you need
• A real say in how much you pay
• More competition and innovation in the market

The Bigger Picture

We’ve seen this story before in other industries:

• You used to need a travel agent — now you can book online.
• Banks used to hide fees — now they must be transparent.

Real estate is simply the next domino to fall.

Bottom line: You shouldn’t have to hand over $20K–$30K of your equity just because “that’s how it’s always been done.”

Where ComFree Fits In

The good news? You don’t have to wait for the courts. ComFree has already been giving Canadians this freedom for years.

With ComFree, you still get:

• MLS exposure
• Professional help with pricing, paperwork, and negotiations
• Thousands in savings thanks to our flat fee

It’s not about doing it alone. It’s about doing it smarter.

My Advice to You

If you’re thinking of selling, don’t wait to see how the court case ends. You can already benefit from the change today.

Curious how much you could save? Let’s run the numbers together