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how much should I be paying a real estate agent for a partnership and access to the MLS. I know it could be a commission based percentage , flat fee, or combo of both. I am curious to know some of the deals some whole...
Hi BP family! I'm new to the forums and I'm working in getting my RE license just for my own use in scouting properties and to save on the commission expenses in selling the homes I am flipping. My question is this, a...
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Hi, I was wondering if someone could give me a quick briefing on the economics of being a real estate broker, particularly in CA? So you make 2.5%ish per home? If you're the buyers agent, what are the other fees invol...
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First time posting!
Looking at a pre-foreclosure in the LA area and the owner wants to sell directly but also has it listed. Can you put a property under contract privately or must you put it an offer with the realto...
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How do investors pay their real estate agents?? I know its percentage but is it a percentage after you've made up costs for the rehab??
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I’d like to start a new kind of real estate brokerage. It would dually represent buyers and sellers and charge a total commission of no more than 0.6%. Instead of depending on buyer agents to drive prospects from hous...
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Recently moved back to the area and looking to get my license again, but this time I would rather find a company that allows me freedom to set my own commission rates on listings, no mandatory office duty hours, no ma...
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Question for agents. What's your take on no more 6% commission and how this will change the way you operate?
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An $80,000 per salary salary is only $219 a day.
$219 a day is only $9/hr if you earn income at 24 hours per day.
This doesn't take taxes into account.
What is your time worth? How are you making money work for you? ...
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How can we stop the commission abuse from listing agent with the buyer agent?