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 ...

The much-discussed National Association of Realtors lawsuit reconfigured fees, revealing exactly what first time buyers are up against. It’s already difficult enough to buy your first home. Between ...

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 ...

For a long time, buying and selling a home in the U.S. generally went like this: The seller would pay a commission that would be split by the buyer's and seller's agents, often totaling 5% to 6% of ...

For a long time, buying and selling a home in the U.S. generally went like this: The seller would pay a commission that would be split by the buyer's and seller's agents, often totaling 5% to 6% of ...

Mary Sherer is a pro at helping homebuyers, the result of working in her industry for more than 30 years. But for the past year, there are days when the Fort Wayne woman feels like a real estate ...

When Mike Chambers was ready to sell his house in Boulder, Colo., last month, he interviewed a handful of real estate agents who promised he could fetch $2.75 million or more if he listed with them.