Discover how real estate commissions work, who traditionally pays them, and how fees can affect both buyers and sellers in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...