Being a real estate agent is an incredibly flexible career, so often, you get to choose what you do on any given day. In fact, according to the National Association of REALTORS®, 87% of their 1.5 ...

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. The ...

We all have the same amount of time, yet how you utilize your time and energy will make or break your business. Creating and following your schedule in a purposeful, strategic way is the key. And once ...

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When Jonny Ballesteros and his fiancée, Jen, began house-hunting, they weren’t sure what to expect. It was the first purchase for the couple, who are both 29, and in the competitive San Diego-area ...

A real estate attorney specializes in matters related to property, including buying and selling homes. Hiring one can protect your interests in this large financial transaction and is actually ...

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 ...

Most real estate agents in the city are not affiliated with the National Association of Realtors. Here’s how the group’s recent blockbuster settlement will affect buying and selling homes in New York ...

As a trusted personal finance writer and mortgage specialist, Maryalene LaPonsie has interviewed hundreds of certified financial planners, CPAs and wealth advisors, and distills their expertise into ...

This summer brought big changes to how real-estate agents around the country get paid — a sweeping shift that upends who pays the broker fees, how much they pay, and to whom. The changes, which will ...