"There are some ways that real estate agents and other kinds of commissioned jobs get around this rule."
In defense of real estate agents: most real estate agents meet the IRS definition of independent contractor because they are commission-only, and may go weeks or months with no compensation. Realtors also typically set their own hours and choose which clients they wish to work with. Therefore when realtors receive a 1099-MISC, it is entirely legitimate. They are not "getting around" any rule.
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
