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The typical U.S. real estate agent earned $52,830 in 2025, but pay runs from under $40,000 to over $123,000 depending on the state. A state-by-state look at agent pay, and why the median hides a huge spread.
Nearly two years after the National Association of Realtors settlement changed how agents are paid, the average buyer’s-agent commission is up, not down. A Federal Reserve analysis explains why, with commission rates by state.
An analysis of MLS data across 16 U.S. metros shows where homes still sell above the original list price and where bidding wars have ended. St. Louis leads at 29.6%; Austin trails at 7.8%.
Home prices in the U.S. went essentially flat in 2025, but the national headline hides a wide split. An analysis of MLS data across 16 metros shows seven cities where median sale prices kept rising. St. Louis led at 5.3 percent. Tampa, Austin, and Dallas posted declines. See where every market landed.
The average seller lost $19,593 to price drops and concessions in Q1 2026. In Austin, it was $34,064. In San Antonio, 101 days on market. Offerpad analyzed 2.1 million MLS transactions across 16 markets to measure the real cost of a slow home sale.
June brings the highest prices ($388,791 median). July the fastest sales (44 days). May the most bidding wars (23.6% above list). An analysis of MLS data across 16 U.S. metros, cross-referenced with ATTOM, Realtor.com, and Zillow reports, reveals when timing matters most.
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