On Saturday, industry rules governing real estate agent commissions will change — a shift some experts say could ultimately lower costs for consumers buying and selling a home. However, the changes ...

Real estate agents' fees — a pesky part of the home buying and selling process — aren't necessarily set in stone. Rather they are often negotiable, a fact that could help parties on both sides of a ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, investing and home renovations. If you’ve ever bought or sold a house, you probably called in a real estate agent.

The average agent in the United States makes far less than the moneyed salespeople you see on reality TV. But a rare few have ...