Why the Real Estate Commission Model is Breaking

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The episode discusses the breaking of the traditional real estate commission model and explores alternative structures for income stability.

Why the Real Estate Commission Model is Breaking The traditional percentage commission model has been the default in real estate for decades. But what if agents' reliance on that model is the reason income feels inconsistent and dependent on constant volume? In this episode, Curtis Haddock and Casey Tuter take a look at how agents are paid and whether that model still makes sense in today’s market. Instead of assuming “more closings” is the answer, we break down real income scenarios comparing traditional percentage commissions with a hybrid service structure designed for stability and control. See how two agents with the same number of transactions have dramatically different income depending on how their services are structured, and how agents resist change even when the numbers clearly favor it. This isn't theory, it's math. ✅ What You’ll Learn: ✅ Traditional Commission Model's Income Volatility Learn why percentage-based pay can amplify market swings and unpredictability. ✅ Income Breakdowns Comparisons between standard commission structures and a hybrid model. ✅ More Predictable Revenue Learn to structure services for steadier cash flow. ✅ Commission Resistance Psychology…

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Host: Open Boox Podcast

Guests: Curtis Haddock, Casey Tuter

Topics covered

• real estate commission model
• income stability
• hybrid service structure
• commission resistance
• real estate strategies

Keywords

• real estate
• commission model
• income volatility
• hybrid model
• cash flow
• agent psychology
• profit goals

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Organizations: Open Boox Podcast

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