10/20/2026
Serious question: Why are successful agents still giving 20–30% of every commission check to their brokerage?
You found the client.
You built the relationship.
You wrote the offer.
You negotiated the deal.
You managed the inspection, appraisal, lender, deadlines, emotions, and everything else that came with getting that transaction to the closing table.
Then the commission comes in…
…and 20–30% goes somewhere else.
At some point, every established agent should stop and ask:
What am I receiving in return for that percentage?
Not because every split is bad.
But because the math should make sense for the business you’re building.
At HomeSmart, our 100% commission model is designed to help agents keep more of what they earn while still having brokerage resources, technology, and support behind them.
Maybe it’s time to stop automatically accepting the math you started your career with.
Run the numbers.
You might be surprised by what staying where you are is actually costing you.
Math that adds more in your pocket, and subtracts consumer anxiety.
DM me MATH or SCHEDULE an appointment with me if you want to compare the numbers confidentially.
Nakia M. Evans, Designated Broker | REALTOR® | HOMESMART DMV | CLT 💻