Question 1

What is CommissionClear and how does it protect real estate buyer agents?

Accepted Answer

CommissionClear (commissionclear.estate) is a mobile-first software tool designed for US buyer's agents following the 2024 NAR settlement mandate. It enables agents to execute compliant 1-page pre-tour agreements on a smartphone in 60 seconds right on the driveway, calculate seller concessions, and overcome fee resistance with proven scripts.

Question 2

Is a written agreement required before showing a house under the NAR settlement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the federal NAR settlement and updated state statutes (such as Texas TREC and California Civil Code), all MLS participants working with a buyer must enter into a written agreement before touring any residential property. CommissionClear provides an audit-compliant, non-exclusive 1-page pre-tour agreement designed to protect the agent's commission without intimidating first-time buyers.

Question 3

Does CommissionClear support state-specific compliance for Texas (TREC) and California (DRE)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CommissionClear includes state-tailored compliance engines that automatically adapt legal headers, statutory disclaimers, and licensing identifiers (such as TREC for Texas and DRE for California) to ensure zero cross-state legal errors.

Question 4

Can buyers pay zero dollars out of pocket using seller concessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Using CommissionClear's Net Seller Concession Calculator, buyer agents can instantly demonstrate how the advisory fee is requested as a seller credit in the purchase contract, leaving the buyer with zero out-of-pocket cash requirements at closing.