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6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

No but he does not pay for anything, not even a hotel as I freeze on this mountain top trying to type, oh wait a minute, the boss is me...

Nov 15, 2015 08:43 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

William, 

We lucked out from the very beginning.  Both brokerages we worked for did not play those silly games.  Then we opened our own, and did not nickel and dime either. A

Nov 15, 2015 01:11 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I took a continuing ed class at another brokerage that I know nickel and dimes.  And the coffee and sodas all came from vending machines.  My broker is really good to us.  After working for companies that regarded the agents as little profit centers over and above the listings and sales they made, it is a breath of fresh air.

Nov 15, 2015 12:13 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

William - I am blessed, as they absolutely do not. It is very clean and straightforward, and they are more than fair.

Nov 15, 2015 11:36 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Not at all. We have a fair office policy when it comes to everything, and we also have a profit sharing plan. 

Nov 15, 2015 10:54 AM
Rainer
150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

No, my broker is amazingly fair when it comes to fees. 

Nov 15, 2015 09:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,577,943
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Not since I went out on my own. Best decision I ever made. 

Nov 15, 2015 09:08 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

No, I work from home. 

Nov 15, 2015 08:42 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

No but we have a fairly sizable technology fee every quarter that we are assessed that is supposed to cover the small fees.

Nov 15, 2015 08:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,662,036
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

They did so I opened my own doors. 

Nov 15, 2015 08:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I really can't say that they do (thankfully).

Nov 15, 2015 07:59 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

They did, emphasis on did. I am now on a search for a new one.

Nov 15, 2015 07:20 PM
Rainer
213,263
Dennis Swartz
Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH
MBA, GRI...experience counts!

As a broker I think its counterproductive to do that.

Nov 15, 2015 06:46 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning William. I hear Realtor referral partners mention that from time to times, so that must be the case.

Nov 15, 2015 04:58 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

NO, once we have paid the fees to get started, there aren't any hidden fees.

Nov 15, 2015 03:04 PM
Rainmaker
400,356
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I went that route with a big name company when I started out.  I learned my lesson and moved on.  For me, fee based is the way to go.

Nov 15, 2015 12:47 PM
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2,363,571
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

no - well maybe a little, but I am also on a 100% split after a certain percentage each year so I don't mind. 

Nov 15, 2015 10:47 AM
Rainmaker
2,707,721
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello William Feela 

No, but I had been (briefly) with one that tried...

Nov 15, 2015 09:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

No, That is part of why I left the Big named Company.

Nov 15, 2015 09:32 AM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

My brokerage is not charging us for every little fee.  I've spoken to agents that are charged according to size or location of their desk.  Paper products and systems that are in place.  

Our office is simple and growing!  We have training and round table type groups that I participate. (free)

This is our business and we pay for our needs including MLS/ Associations / E&O.  Plus .25 per colored sheet printed at office.

Nov 15, 2015 08:33 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,723
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. One big monthly fee plus transaction fees.

Nov 15, 2015 08:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

That is why I became my own broker, among other reasons, but sometimes the little stuff is what makes you angriest.

Nov 15, 2015 11:31 PM
Rainmaker
631,962
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

No, small monthly fee and a commission split

Nov 15, 2015 10:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

No.

Nov 15, 2015 09:54 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

No

Nov 15, 2015 09:28 PM
Rainmaker
4,883,260
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No. 

Nov 15, 2015 09:23 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

No.

They jumped straight into BIG fees for mandatory services. 

Our brokers have a way of reminding agents we are just part of the food chain.

Nov 15, 2015 09:10 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Nov 15, 2015 08:42 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,940
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

No they don't! I know many firms that do and that is a reason I'm so happy where I am. They are like family and value us as their client..just like we value our clients!

Nov 15, 2015 08:41 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

No sir that is one of the main reasons I'm where I'm at.  Simple and straightforward

Nov 15, 2015 08:37 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

The Big Box one did and why I left; now it is starting at the small box one as well!

Nov 15, 2015 08:36 PM
Rainmaker
5,217,433
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

There are some that do and some that don't. It is all about how they see the bottom line!

Nov 15, 2015 08:18 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Monday morning William. I have heard that from a lot of agents.

Nov 15, 2015 05:11 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

William Feela I may not call it 'Nickle and Dime' - as we have set fees for everything! (And we know in advance).

Nov 15, 2015 03:13 PM
Rainmaker
856,347
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

I get charged for everything and consider it a good value when comparing those charges to what I would pay outside service.  Mark

Nov 15, 2015 01:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

The fees add up quickly.  Printing, flyer, desk fee, phone fee, parking fee, escrow fee, franchise fee, technology fee. When you see newer agents pack and leave, they still talk about profit sharing, capping etc. you know they nickel and dime you.  This brokerage offered me to be a minor owner and gave me a cap. You are kidding....

Nov 15, 2015 10:53 AM
Rainmaker
969,888
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

I am a flat fee shop Broker. I left the corp end of brokerages because I did not think it was right to charge just to sit in a desk. 

Nov 15, 2015 09:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I'm with a small broker who does not bother me with additional fees at all.

Nov 16, 2015 09:00 AM
Rainmaker
1,731,203
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

No ....Not at all ....I do hear people tell me that theirs does ....

Nov 16, 2015 07:33 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

No. We even get a free meal every month at our "Taco Tuesday". Our agents actually like to hang out together. 

Nov 16, 2015 02:27 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

William,
One more advantage to being the boss. I treat myself very well.

Nov 15, 2015 11:58 PM
Rainmaker
1,726,096
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Not at all. Just a small monthly fee, then E & O and Office fee at closing. Easy peazy!

Nov 15, 2015 11:53 PM