Yes. In the majority of transactions sellers are still covering the buyer's agent, but the number is now negotiated deal by deal instead of assumed. The change came out of a legal settlement rather than a law, and many MLSs adjusted their rules so listing agents and sellers are no longer required to offer buyer-agent compensation up front. Sellers were never actually required to pay the buyer's side, even before the settlement. It was standard practice because covering it widened the buyer pool and helped sellers get a better price in less time, which is why plenty of sellers still choose to do it. For you as a buyer, compensation is now an explicit conversation with your own agent, and it's negotiable, so be wary of anyone who promises it's guaranteed to cost you nothing. You have several options: - The seller can still cover it as part of your offer. - You can ask to split it. - You can pay your agent directly. We'd build that into the offer strategy from the start rather than leaving it to chance. The specifics vary by market and by deal, so confirm current practice where you're buying.