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 ...

Real estate agents don’t earn a salary. Instead, they generally make money through commissions, getting paid only when a deal closes. This means they can work with a client for months without ...

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 ...

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to new rules around real estate commissions as part of a lawsuit settlement in March. As of August 17, they’re actually rolling out — and consumers ...

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 ...

Since the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement took effect in August 2024, many real estate professionals have been asking, “Will our commissions change?” A new ...

How real estate commissions used to work Traditionally, when a home seller hired a real estate agent to represent their listing, the seller agreed to pay a commission. The national average has been ...