Treating broker commissions in terms of percentages rather than dollars leads many sellers and buyers to overlook the cost of a house. Getty Images/iStockphoto Which would you rather pay a real estate ...

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 ...

With the numbers showing a slight dip in commission percentages, one might assume the impact of the NAR settlement is minor. However, agents are discovering that the challenges are about more than ...

Real estate agents earn a commission when a transaction closes, typically ranging from 2.5 to 3 percent of the home’s sale price. Each agent’s rate — and who pays it, buyer or seller — is negotiated ...

The real-estate industry just went through a historic shift that will fundamentally change how agents are paid for helping people buy and sell homes. The new rules, which went into effect on Aug. 17, ...

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 ...

One year after a settlement, sellers and buyers alike say that some agents are using loopholes to resist change. By Debra Kamin Kirk Downing knows the ins and outs of selling a home: His is a military ...