Why a Landmark Real Estate Commission Settlement Hasn’t Lowered Costs for Homebuyers

The 2024 NAR settlement promised commission transparency and negotiation —but one year later, average fees remain unchanged. See why change has been slow and what it means for homebuyers and sellers. Read More

Homebuyers Now Must Pay Their Real Estate Agent's Fee—Here’s How to Reduce the Cost

If you’re looking for a new home, you may have noticed a big shift in how buyers’ real estate agents get paid, and it could cost you thousands of dollars. We asked Orange County, California, real ... Read More

The real estate consumer protection law is a year old. Here's what NJ agents think

New Jersey's Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act went into effect in August 2024 with the goal of creating a more transparent and buyer-friendly market. And now, one year later, local ... Read More

These home buyers and sellers saved tens of thousands of dollars by embracing new real-estate rules

A year after the NAR settlement upended how homes are bought and sold, some people are ditching traditional real-estate agents "The old, traditional way is dead," one home buyer told MarketWatch. Read More

These home buyers and sellers saved tens of thousands of dollars by embracing new real-estate rules

Having bought three homes with the help of a real-estate agent, Michelle Milburn had a fair understanding of what to expect. She decided to buy her fourth home without one, and ended up pocketing ... Read More