Recent developments in the real estate industry highlight a shift towards more restrictive practices in the homebuying process. A new broker agreement mandate requires all buyers to sign with a broker before viewing homes, potentially impacting buyer freedom and market dynamics. Industry experts, including Errol Samuelson and Filippo Incorvaia, have expressed concerns about these changes, emphasizing the need for buyer agents to adapt and advocate effectively amidst these shifts. Additionally, the National Association of Realtors faces a lawsuit that could end the requirement for seller's agents to offer commissions to buyer's agents, further complicating the landscape. These changes come amid broader industry challenges, including a noted increase in market share focus and double-sided deals by major brokerage firms, as well as legal pressures such as 20+ class action lawsuits, antitrust interventions by the DOJ, and an anticipated reset of the real estate ecosystem by AI and a mass exodus from the state.