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...

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

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.

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

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

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

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

No, I work from home. 

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

They did so I opened my own doors. 

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

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

As a broker I think its counterproductive to do that.

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

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

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.

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

Hello William Feela 

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

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

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.

No. One big monthly fee plus transaction fees.

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

No, small monthly fee and a commission split

No.

No

No. 

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.

No.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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. 

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

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

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

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

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