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Watch the conversation with NAR’s general counsel as she answers the big, lingering questions about the commissions deal, gives an update on appeals and more.

Most sellers don’t know much about MLSs or private listing networks — but they want an agent who can get their listing in front of the largest pool of buyers.

The latest survey from Real finds record levels of optimism and a majority of agents saying commissions have stayed about the same — or improved.

A Texas lawsuit is about more than membership rules, it’s about forcing NAR’s hand. “The louder we roar, the more likely we are to actually make them change.”

As the fires rage on, some agents are working on the front lines to help displaced residents facing big losses — while navigating scarcity and price-gouging.

In a recent survey, would-be buyers were most interested in finding a turnkey home close to work, but they're willing to compromise on some features.

The NAR settlement has changed the way compensation is communicated, but getting real with clients can ensure that deals get done and agents get paid.

These evaluations have the potential to make or break a transaction, and many buyers will have questions about what’s involved — and what’s at stake.

Two recent surveys of agent sentiment conveyed a general sense of optimism heading into the new year, though mortgage rate expectations may not match reality.

Data and marketing pro David Childers shares content tips, 2025 predictions — and the best way to answer real estate questions at holiday gatherings.

The celebrity real estate brokers are accused of using their “wealth and prominent position in real estate” to drug and sexually assault women.

Most are simply asking the listing agent directly, while sharing via websites is uncommon, a new survey found. And so far, commissions are largely unchanged.

A real estate professional can help homebuyers and sellers in a number of ways. Not all of them are legal everywhere, but all require disclosure and agreement.

For clients, getting an offer accepted might seem like the end of the homebuying process. A new guide from NAR helps explain all the steps that follow.

As a smaller brokerage or team, you may not have the backing of major brand or franchise, but you have some unique advantages. See how to make the most of them.

An analysis of more than 17,000 transactions initiated within 60 days of Aug. 17 showed only minor shifts in percentages, though transactions were down overall.

Inexperienced buyers have a lot of questions — about financing, buyer agreements, resources for first-timers and more — and agents need to have the answers.

An aging seller pool reflects a trend also seen among buyers — but sellers have retained the upper hand, rarely reducing prices or offering incentives.

NAR’s annual profile of homebuyers, which includes several new records, illustrates just how hard of a market it’s been for would-be homeowners.

10 questions every listing agent had better be able to answer, from whether to list on the MLS or offer buy-side compensation to what goes into pricing a home.