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Brokerage Evaluation Scorecard

Free 5-Question Business Assessment

BrokerageEvaluation Scorecard

Before you switch brokerages, look beyond the split.

A higher commission split does not automatically mean you are building a better real estate business. Evaluate what influences your income, independence, leverage, and long-term potential.

How to use this scorecard

Rate each question from 1 to 5 based on your actual experience – not promises, presentations, or assumptions. Add notes or evidence, then total your score.

1
Very weak
2
Needs improvement
3
Adequate
4
Strong
5
Excellent
Think like a business owner – not simply a producer comparing one headline number.
Questions 1–2 · Business Value and Support

What are you really building?

Evaluate the value that remains after the next transaction and the practical support surrounding your business.

01

What happens when you stop closing deals?

Does your business create lasting value, or does everything reset when your next transaction ends?

Consider
Client relationshipsReferral opportunitiesRepeatable systemsTeam structureRecurring incomeValue beyond production
Score
Notes / Evidence
02

What does the brokerage help you build beyond transactions?

A brokerage should offer more than a place to process deals. Evaluate the practical value you receive and what you would otherwise have to build or pay for.

Consider
TrainingTechnologyMarketing resourcesBusiness systemsMentorshipCollaborationTeam-building supportProfessional development
Score
Notes / Evidence
Questions 3–4 · Independence and Economics

Support should create leverage.

Measure whether the model expands your independent capability and what remains after every real cost is applied.

03

Does the model make you more independent?

Good support should increase your capabilities – not create permanent dependence.

Consider
Generate business independentlyTransferable skillsSurvives structural changeBetter independent decisions
Score
Notes / Evidence
04

What is the real economic model?

Do not evaluate a brokerage based only on its advertised split. The real model is what remains after every cost is applied.

Consider
Commission splitAnnual capTransaction feesTechnology feesMarketing expensesLead feesTeam splitsMembership costs
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Notes / Evidence
Question 5 · Culture and Result

Choose the model that fits your business.

There is no universally best brokerage. There is only the best fit for your goals, priorities, and preferred working style.

05

Does the culture fit the business you want to build?

Ask whether the culture supports the kind of business you actually want to create.

Consider
High-volume salesReferral-based businessBuilding a teamLeadership pathFlexibilityIndependenceLong-term leverageMultiple income paths
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Notes / Evidence
Your Total Score
0 / 25
21–25Strong potential fit
16–20Worth investigating further
10–15Significant questions remain
5–9Poor alignment

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Final Review

Speak with more than one person.

A thoughtful decision is better than a rushed decision. Ask active agents about their actual experience – not only the recruiting presentation.

Questions, comparisons, or follow-up notes
Want help evaluating your options?

Visit realteam.group to schedule an educational conversation.

We will help you understand the model, ask better questions, and decide whether it fits the business you want to build – without a pressure-filled recruiting call.

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This scorecard is for educational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.
Brokerage terms, fees, compensation structures, programs, and requirements may change. Verify current details.

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