Ask your broker one question today: what did the brokerage keep from my commissions last year? The answer is often larger than agents expect. Add it up, and it becomes the benchmark for every offer you consider.

A 100% commission model swaps that percentage for a flat fee. Whether the trade wins depends on your volume, the size of the fee, and what the fee includes. A low fee with no support can cost more than a high fee that saves you a deal.