We Mystery Shopped 281 Real Estate Agents. Here's What They're Really Telling Buyers.

Special Episode!Between July and September 2025, we did something crazy: we pretended to be homebuyers and called 281 real estate agents across 26 cities to see what they're ACTUALLY telling consumers about commissions post-settlement.The NAR settlement was supposed to introduce price competition and transparency. So what happened?In this special one-off episode, I break down what we found:Why agents in 8 major cities ALL quoted the exact same rate (down to the decimal point)The #1 lie agents told us over and over (spoiler: it violates the DOJ-NAR agreement)How three agents in one Cincinnati suburb likely misled 175 consumers in a single yearThe one bright spot: two-thirds of agents WILL negotiate if you push back (they just won't tell you that)Tactical advice for home buyers and sellers entering the marketWhether you're buying, selling, or working in the industry, you need to hear this.Read The Full ReportGet Help Finding An AgentGot a question?Support the showState laws and regulations may vary.Have a story you would like to share with other sellers or buyers?Hit us up here.