A Message From Jeff Struck

How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?

Compensation may come from the seller, lessor, buyer or tenant, depending on the negotiated agreements. A seller or lessor contribution is not guaranteed. Before we begin, we should confirm the services, fee, payment timing and any amount you may owe in writing.

I also don’t get paid until you sign a lease or close on a property you are buying or selling. I make almost all my pay through commission.

A commission is usually a percentage of the property’s selling price, but it can be a flat fee. The rate is negotiable every time. The commission is paid to my broker, Coldwell Banker NRT, and is split with my broker. I also pay for office expenses, marketing, insurance, software, mileage, MLS, computers, internet, office services, marketing, taxes and fees.

Real estate commissions are often shared among an entire team:

1. Listing agent – the agent who took the listing from a seller
2. Listing broker – the broker for whom the listing agent works
3. Buyer’s agent – the agent who represents the buyer
4. Buyer’s agent’s broker – the broker for whom the buyer’s agent works

Proven Results

Jeff Struck is a dedicated self starter who has built multiple businesses. The most recent business venture achieved seven digit revenues, a BBB A+ rating, excellent online reviews, and is now for sale with several interested parties.

He has been a real estate investor and landlord for over 25 years who actually enjoys math, spreadsheets and financial analysis. He believes if you can’t create a win-win for all the parties involved you’re not really doing business.

Jeff has always loved to read and learn and frequently travels around the country attending different educational seminars.

Jeff has a construction background as well and has had at least 1 foot in this industry for about 30 years. The broadness of understanding helps put pieces together for you that people who specialize just can’t see.