10/19/2026
Must be nice making that much commission!” 😂🐧💸
You see the commission cheque. You don't always see what it costs to earn it.
Professional photography. Staging. Cleaning. Marketing. Social media ads. Flyers. Open houses. And yes, brokerage splits, team fees and the cost of running a business.
And guess who often pays those listing expenses upfront? The Realtor. Out of their own pocket.
Before the deal even closes. Before we know how much we'll actually take home. And sometimes, after investing time and money, the property doesn't even sell.
Then there's the negotiating, the problem-solving, the evenings, the weekends and all those hours that never show up on a commission statement.
Real estate can be a rewarding career, but let's not confuse gross commission with take-home income.
The penguins understand. Do you? 😂🐧