Real estate commissions can feel confusing because you often see a single percentage without understanding how it’s divided or who pays it. When you know how these fees work, you can protect your ...

In October 2023, a federal jury in Missouri found that the National Association of Realtors (the “NAR”), along with several brokerages, conspired to inflate realtors’ commissions. The findings ...

A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions. By Debra Kamin When Mike Chambers ...

One year after a landmark settlement upended the rules around real estate commissions, some Americans are saving big on homebuying. Arnab Dutta, a 40-year-old living in the Bay Area, tried buying a ...