Call an attorney - his broker is in breach of their Contract AND he needs to be taken out behind the woodshed. How terrible is he (the broker)? 

Am I missing something here... if he has a contract for 90% split, the broker is in breach of contract. I'd file a law suit and take it to the state's real estate commission.

"Contractural" is the key word here.. if they have a signed agreement it is bindindg and it should prevail... But, again, it would depend on what is written in the contract.  There is only one action required... see the advice of a lawyer.

They have a contract? Sounds like the broker breached it.

Your friend needs a boisterous attorney or a news organization to investigate. Then the broker should be asked about recruiting! Perception is reality and it does not look good for the broker.

WHAT?! If it's truly contractual it's time to call an attorney.  So sorry about your friend.

You did write "contractual" so there's only one route to go.

So sad.  Possible a visit to an attorney is in order.

Sounds like an appointment with an attorney is in order.

More information if truly needed here. If the contract calls for X% to be paid then I would send a lawyer up that brokers backside. 

The question was what would I do?

I would keep him on at his same split and give him all the help I could.

I don't care what the contract says or does not say...that is not the point...the broker is a total dirtbag....

Eve

#1. Seek legal advice.

Rinse and repeat...

#1. Give broker a moment to reconsider.   There may be things you do not know.

#2. You as a human being need to understand that good behavior is a by-product of the certainty of exposure. Drag that dirt bag broker into the sunlight. Brokers EXPECT agents to be cowardly. The expect agents to crumple when they say, "I have an attorney on retainer." Let's see what you are made of.

#3. Bring in the attorneys. This will help in the exposure of a dirt bag broker.

Be aware that you may not be privy to the agent/broker contract. It may actually have a productivity scale that determines split. Even so that does not mean the broker is not a dirt bag even though the broker is right.

Expose them.  Oh, the media would LOVE this regardless of who is right and who is wrong.

In the long run, the BROKER can not win this fight if the assistants and those of compassionate heart don't waiver. Of course be aware the BROKER may need to close shop and such a burnt earth outcome means a lot of folks may be temporarily out of work.

Make sure you know the outcome you want.

Andy,

Time to hire the meanest and best legal eagle.  This is a contractual agreement.  A

Stand for justice in the moment & be aware that this is up for renegotiation

Call the NAR  legal hotline.   

Tell the Broker he is breaching the contract and that your willing to take legal action. 

What is the Broker's reason for the change in the commission split?

If there's a contractual agreement signed by both then the broker is breaching the agreement.  Unless if there's something else written differently in the contract. Consult an attorney.

        Be certain that said Broker is in breach of contract before taking action.  If the Broker is in breach of contract, then shine a floodlight on him.  Bring in the local news media.  And social media.   Make sure to broadcast his contact info, names of other agents who work under him, etc.  As we say on Twitter, "make him famous". .

Does not sound like we have the complete story here.... 

I'd either call an attorney or I would call Vinny and Guido. I'd get my other 40% one way or the other, if my broker couldn't walk or chew food afterwards, it wouldn't be my worry with what he is experiencing in brain cancer.

Consult with an attorney. 

You already know the answer.  They are contracturally obligated to pay 90%, regardless of what they want to pay.  If the broker refuses to fulfill his obligation, after being reminded ... well, then... "It's Lawyer Time!"

Attorney should review contract, then possibly get the board involved. Broker might be looking for a new line of work.

Follow the terms of the written agreement.

I hope your friend recovers   The % varies in performance and by individual Brokers/Offices. To many  unknown variables, I would need to read the contractual agreement in order to recommend.

Is he behind on payments (to broker)? Why is the broker deciding how this poor guy gets paid. AND .. the assistants need to get paid out of that too.

I know we are independant contractors but maybe a call to the State's attorney's office on employment matters might also have suggestions.

Should talk to the Broker and if that does not work the attorney and local board are to be called.

My cousin Nunzio would pay him a visit and the next day he would get 100% and 20% for his medical issues......Cash! That is called the Vigorous or Vig. in South Philly.  Or call a labor attorney and do it the slow way. BTW.....thinking about attorneys, remember "A good God attorney knows the Law but,  a Great attorney knows the Judge." 

I have a good lawyer for your friend.

Wow....speechless!

A contract is a contract.  If the broker doesn't comply I'd:

1. Get a new broker
2. Get a lawyer
3. Make sure the news media knew that the broker was doing this to a STAGE 4 BRAIN CANCER PATIENT!  Play the heck out of that card, the broker will be begging for food and change on the street corner within a month.

Andy Brown-Climer School of Real Estate the broker has to honor and pay the 90% obligation. Unfortunately, there are dishonest people in the business.

drag that Broker out back and shoot him... 

Isn't there a contract? Even a verbal one is one of honor. How shameful!

Probably the last thing your friend needs at this time is to be embroiled in a lawsuit. But if he has an agreement, a call to the Real Estate Commission with a complaint is indicated. On the other hand, is he incapacitated? Doing the brokerage harm? Then the broker probably has a case. Without knowing more...

Band together as an office and give the dirt bag an ultimatum.

Organize the other Agents at that Brokerage 

Andy Brown-Climer School of Real Estate What does his illness have to do with his commission contract? I would contact an attorney.

What's the agreement state?  90% if you bring in "X" amount of sales?  I would read the contract first.  As we know as REALTORS®, contracts bind two or more people to perform certain duties.  If there is a breach on the side of the broker, then hire an attorney. 

So sorry to hear about your friend and we hope for the best.  #CancerSucks

Cant imagine any broker being this crooked or stupid.  Are you sure you have the whole story?

That person is despicable and obviously has no heart.

Report him?

Andy Brown-Climer School of Real Estate - not fair! The broker must oblige with the contract.