Can someone explain how the broker compensation offer on the BLC® protects consumers?

Can someone explain how the broker compensation offer on the BLC® protects consumers?

NAR has long maintained—and we continue to believe—that cooperative compensation and NAR’s current policies are good things that benefit buyers and sellers. They promote access to real property ownership, particularly for lower- and middle-income buyers who can have a difficult enough time saving for a down payment. These benefits lead to more potential buyers in the market which is in the best interests of sellers as well.