The pros share how to find, choose, and work with a real estate agent to find your dream home. Purchasing a home begins with ...

How real estate commission works, and who pays for it. Traditionally, a home’s seller paid the commission fees of both agents ...

Ask which real estate agent they used and whether they had a good experience. You can read about an agent online, but talking to someone you trust can give you a better sense of whether you'll ...

Real estate agents buy, sell or rent properties on behalf of their clients. They must have a deep knowledge of the market and of the communities in their area, so they can advise their clients on ...

Real estate agents get listing agreements in a variety of different ways depending on their markets. A real estate agent in an expensive area of a city such as Manhattan—trying to win the ...

The real estate agent places the earnest money in an escrow account and cannot release it until both parties provide written permission. However, the real estate agent or broker may return the ...

When Chrystina Arnold closed her first sale as a real-estate agent in December, she hoped it would provide a springboard to more deals and the start of a promising career. But almost four months ...