How much is a real estate agent commission—and who actually pays it? These are common questions among homebuyers and sellers navigating a real estate transaction, and the answers have changed recently ...

Prior to September 30, 2024, a little over a month after the business practice changes went into effect, the average real estate agent commission was 2.65%, according to data from RealTrends ...

When buying or selling a home, some of your costs are unavoidable and carry a fixed fee. Many, however, can be negotiated. If you are a buyer, you may get a lower mortgage rate and you can work with ...

The NAR settlement has certainly reshaped real estate, but it hasn’t removed the need for full-time professionals — or the value they bring. That’s why I wanted to spotlight how I see top brokers are ...

Homebuyers are now required to sign a buyer-broker representation agreement before working with a real estate agent. Photo courtesy Getty Images. The process of selling a home significantly changed on ...

In this do-it-yourself digital age, home sellers and buyers alike might wonder if they really need real estate agents — or, more precisely, if they need to pay agent fees. Just how crucial are these ...

With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

Last week we explored escrow and title insurance pricing. Today’s tips are on finding your best buyers’ real estate agent and negotiating the commission. Starting with the buyers’ realty agent, if you ...

It was hailed as an “earthquake” for how homes would be bought and sold in America, and a shift that would unleash “total confusion” in the real estate industry. But as the first spring homebuying ...

When Jonny Ballesteros and his fiancée, Jen, began house-hunting, they weren’t sure what to expect. It was the first purchase for the couple, who are both 29, and in the competitive San Diego-area ...