Far removed from the glittering penthouses of Manhattan or the sprawling estates of Palm Beach, hundreds of thousands of agents pound a humbler pavement. Those who sell detached $400,000 single-family ...

Under new rules, potential buyers may now be responsible for paying their agent’s commission. Some now question the need for that agent. By Rukmini Callimachi To report this story, Rukmini Callimachi ...

The functioning of the real estate market has always relied on intermediation. A real estate agent is expected to identify an interested party, bring the parties into contact and contribute ...

Interview several real estate agents before choosing who you’ll hire. Ask about their experience, familiarity with the area, commission and preferred method of communication. Many or all of the ...