Feverpitched/iStock via Getty Images The National Association of Realtors or "NAR" just announced a $418 million settlement in a deal that is supposed to "spare" home sellers from automatic commission to the buyer's agent. This news seemed to get lots of publicity but in reality, I believe it is much ado about nothing. First of all, home sellers don't have to sell their homes at all, and they certainly don't have to pay anyone to sell them. They can do a for sale by owner or "FSBO". As most people know, thi ...