The Agent-Brokerage Relationship
Ever wondered how real estate really works behind the scenes? đĄ
Here’s something most people don’t know — brokerages don’t hire agents.
Agents are independent and actually choose which brokerage to affiliate with.
That means every realtor you meet runs their own business and pays the brokerage — not the other way around.
Understanding how this structure works helps you make smarter choices when deciding who to trust with your biggest investment. The more you know, the better you can choose.
Here’s something most people don’t know — brokerages don’t hire agents.
Agents are independent and actually choose which brokerage to affiliate with.
That means every realtor you meet runs their own business and pays the brokerage — not the other way around.
Understanding how this structure works helps you make smarter choices when deciding who to trust with your biggest investment. The more you know, the better you can choose.
- John Cooper
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