The NAR was sued. Bottom line they settled. The realtors are not happy about any of this. It was always understood if: A SELLER WANTED AGENTS TO BRING PEOPLE TO THEIR PROPERTY THEY ( buyer's realtor ) HAVE TO HAVE A HOPE AT PAYMENT . THE LICENSE,MLS FEES, NAR FEES AND BROKER FEES MEAN YOU HAVE TO GET PAID SOMETHING JUST TO COVER EXPENSES.LET ALONE GAS AND CAR EXPENSES. PAPER,INK PHONE OFFICE EQUIPMENT ETC. IT IS NOT EASY TO PASS THE REAL ESTATE TEST. I am so sorry you had a poor experience. ...