Tuesday, March 11, 2008

When times were good did your Broker raise your commissions? Why are they lowering them now?










When times were good did your Broker raise your commissions? We all know the answer to that question!

Now,times have changed it seems many of the National Real Estate Franchises have dropped a bombshell on their agents and have begun to reduce their commission structure.

Why?
It seems apparent many of these offices are having a problem with paying bills and the overall expenses running an office.
Many of these offices recruited agents in the hopes they would recruit other agents,which would generate a tremendous amount of sales. Many of these Brokers would sit back and relax,never worrying about going out and pounding the pavement. Times were different three years ago! Business was good and everyone applied for a Real Estate license.

In reality, majority of these companies forgot one important ingredient to the equation.In order to survive in a bad market you still need to generate sales!
Realtors,have to produce in order for a Real Estate Office to survive,without sales, you can have 300 agents in you`re office,but if only a handful are actually generating sales it`s almost impossible to survive.

Faced with difficult times and a turn in the market, these offices are now looking at their Realtors. They believe reducing commissions is the answer? Is it?
I don`t know about you but why should my hard work and effort be penalized?
It seems their is a sudden shift in how many seasoned Realtors feel. Many are disgruntled and are looking for alternative solutions.
We`ve always been a firm believer in offering experienced agents a 100% commission structure.
For years the larger firms have criticized this model without rhyme or reason.
The reasoning behind the 100% structure is simple.
If you`ve been in this business long enough you realize one thing "Marketing your listings generate leads".
A Realtor in today`s market is a "Self Promoter".
The expenditure of cash is out of your pocket not the office you work in. Our belief is to allow Realtors to market and sell their listing and earn what they rightfully deserve.

An environment of "Realtors selling Real Estate" can survive in good times and in bad!

Why should you suffer the consequences of receiving a lower commission because you`re office feels everyone should share the pain of a bad market?

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Are you working for your Broker or yourself?

For years I believed working for a "name recognized real estate company" was the only way to succeed in our profession.
I was brain washed into believing the "Company name made me who I am as a professional". It took me years to realize how very wrong I was. Sound familiar?

I had to pay huge franchise fee`s that would literally run into thousands of dollars each year.
We recruited a team of 12 agents,and were required to pay the desk fee`s for each agent every month.

The cost to operate the team was staggering.
My Broker never once gave me a lead during our 5 year tenure.They were our landlord who leased space.
Their business model is based solely on fee`s or desk space.

Forget the fact we generated for the company Millions of dollars in sales,they were compensated a percentage of each transaction.

I had to hire two Full Time assistants although the office employed a staff of 3.
The Franchise had fee`s upon fee`s.
Each month I kept looking at my commission check wondering who I really was working for them or me?

One day it finally dawned on me! I asked myself what the heck I was doing and decided it was time to form a company in which Realtors were able to earn 100% commission and pay a transaction fee of $395 on each closed sale.

I became a Realtor because I wanted to test my marketing skills and idea`s.
This is a business for entrepreneur's who want to be independent.
Our hard work generates business for the company we work for,not the other way around.

Majority of times we as Realtors must pay for our own marketing, I don`t have to tell you what it costs each month to advertise in Real Estate Publications or what it runs to keep a web site.
If you`re like me you`ll pay for PPC (Pay-for-Clicks) which can cost you thousands each month.
You`re under the gun day in and day out.

We formed Florida List For Less Realty,Inc. 3 years ago.
It was our belief , offering a 100% commission split to Realtors without the hassle of desk fee`s,franchise fee`s, or office fee`s.

Our opinion is "Realtors want to work, they want to be rewarded for their hard work".
Hence, the company is based on a simple concept of "Realtors,selling Real Estate".

We`re not a franchise,which means we don`t pay royalties to a National Company".
We have 3 offices located in South Florida,Orlando and Ocala.
Our goal is not to "Teach you how to become motivated or more productive,the 100% fee structure are for those who are motivated and have the ambition to do as they please,providing they abide by the rules and regulations of the state of Florida.

Why the 100% commission structure?
Many of our Realtors form teams.They can recruit other agents knowing there are no additional fee`s.

Others like to work alone or part time, some only concentrate on a referral based business which may happen once or twice a year.
With other 100% Real Estate Offices they charge you a monthly fee, we don`t!
Work when you want,earn what you want to earn!

For a confidential interview please contact Scott Daniels at 954-275-0200
Email: realestatefla1@yahoo.com
web site: www.listfloridahomesforless.com

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Florida Realtors seeking to maximize success. Earn 100 percent commission.





Attention Realtors: Earn 100% commission on each transaction.
Offered in Miami-Dade,Broward,Marion,Orange and Palm Beach Counties.

Realtors: Earn 100% commission on each transaction!
Florida List For Less Realty,Inc. was formed 3 years ago with the understanding of "Realtors Selling Real Estate".
We didn`t believe in a Multi-Level Marketing platform to attract others in the profession. Our companies business model is based on Realtors who wish to maximize their earnings,without paying a franchise or marketing fee.
Let`s face it!
These additional "Fee`s" eat into your profit margins. After all it`s your valuable time,gas,telephone calls,advertsing expenses which add up when marketing or selling a home. Suddenly, a 70% commission is now paid out at 62% after fee`s are deducted.
At Florida List For Less Realty,Inc. we believe our Realtors should be compensated for their hard efforts.
Real Estate has evolved so much these last few years, the cost of doing business has doubled leaving many in our industry to seek other avenues of employment.
Now you can enjoy the best of "Both Worlds".
Earn 100% commission:
Our agents receive 100% with every transaction.
We charge a $395.00 transaction fee with each sale.
No franchise fee`s or hidden fee`s.
Be your own boss.
Our agents receive the following:
Advertising. Your listings are placed on all major web sites and search engines.
Leads generated are directed to you.
Free Web Site.Establish presence on the net.
We have a "Full Time" web designer to assist you.
Legal Assistance. We believe if you have any questions it`s easier to speak directly to an attorney rather than contacting a "Hot Line" for assistance.
Training. We`ve taught some of the best in the state of Florida how to become "Top Producers. Our one-on-one training is offered to you 7 days a week.
No charge for E&O insurance.
In house "Professional Stager" as well as a "Full Time" handyman to assist you and your clients. On Staff Transaction Coordinator.
Maximize your success rate today.
For a confidential interview:
Please contact Scott Daniels @ 954-275-0200 or
The Scott Scott Daniels Real Estate Group and Florida List For Less Realty,Inc