by Brenda McKinley | Feb 10, 2026 | All Realtors, Experienced Agents, New Real Estate Agents
You got your license. You closed your first deal. Then you look at your commission statement and do the math. $12,000 commission. $4,800 to the brokerage. $1,200 in “technology and marketing fees.” $800 desk fee. You net $5,200. The recruiter said “70/30 split.”...
by Brenda McKinley | Oct 8, 2025 | Experienced Agents
Remember that pit in your stomach when the iPro Realty news broke? Agents out of their commissions, client deposits vanished. Protect Your Brokerage before you become the next headline. It’s the nightmare that keeps good realtors up at night. That scandal was not a...
by Brenda McKinley | Aug 8, 2025 | Experienced Agents
Every realtor eventually reaches a moment of reflection, asking themselves: “Should I switch brokerage?” Perhaps you’ve outgrown your brokerage’s support, you’re tired of inadequate mentorship, or you’re investing significant effort without the returns you...
by Brenda McKinley | Jul 22, 2025 | Experienced Agents
If you’re a frustrated agent in Ontario feeling stuck, underappreciated, or drained by your brokerage’s endless surprise fees, you’re not alone. Thousands of experienced agents are silently questioning their loyalty but few know how to break free. This...
by Brenda McKinley | Jun 12, 2025 | Experienced Agents
Let’s be honest: switching brokerages is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in real estate. Real estate is hard work. You’re showing up, putting in the hours, learning new tools, showing properties, running your social media, and sometimes even staging...
by Brenda McKinley | May 15, 2025 | Experienced Agents
Thinking of making a move and switching brokerage? If real estate agent success is your goal, you’re not alone. When you feel unsupported, overcharged, or treated like just another number, it becomes clear that your environment—not your effort—is holding you back. The...
