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Realtors Say They Want Better Splits. So Why Are They Afraid to Leave?

A higher commission split may look appealing, but agents must weigh fees, support, brand value and the real cost of changing brokerages.

Realtors Say They Want Better Splits. So Why Are They Afraid to Leave?

Real estate brokerages love talking about recruiting. Better commission splits, lower fees, better technology and more freedom should make switching companies an easy decision. Yet Realtors regularly stay exactly where they are, even when another brokerage offers a financially better deal. Why? Because changing brokerages is rarely just a math problem. For many agents, familiarity is powerful. They know the people in their office. They understand the systems. Their signs, email accounts and marketing materials are already established. Moving means…

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