Consistent Commissions

Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents

January 27, 2025

📈 Market Move:

Market Steady, Spirits Ready

Real estate might feel like a rollercoaster these days with rising interest rates, affordability concerns, and inventory challenges, but here’s some news to brighten your day: commissions are holding steady.

In a recent survey, most agents reported no major changes in commission rates compared to last year. Stateside, over half of buyer agents and nearly two-thirds of listing agents said their rates stayed the same or even ticked up slightly. Across the border in Canada, the story is even better, with over 80% of agents seeing little to no changes in their commissions.

The market also seems to be leveling out. An equal number of agents are reporting buyer and seller markets, with 40% describing conditions as balanced. While affordability remains a top concern, agents are noticing a gradual recovery in market sentiment.

The icing on the cake? A massive 81% of agents are feeling more optimistic heading into 2025, with many expecting transaction volumes to pick up. Stability in commissions and signs of balance in the housing market might just signal the light at the end of the tunnel.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to believe, this might be it. Keep your eyes on the prize—2025 could be the year the market starts its comeback.

🌟Quote of the Day:

"A goal is a dream with a deadline." — Napoleon Hill

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🎉 Fun Fact of the Day: 

The Island That Took 40 Years to Sell: Imagine listing a place and waiting 40 years for it to sell. That’s what happened with a private island in Scotland. Guess it just needed the right buyer with a lot of patience—and maybe a boat.

📚 Book Recommendation:

"Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable" by Seth Godin  — Picture this: you're driving through the countryside, surrounded by fields full of cows. At first, you're like, "Wow, cows!" But after the 37th one, you're numb. Then BAM—there’s a purple cow. You slam the brakes, grab your phone, and tell everyone about it. That’s exactly the point of Seth Godin’s “Purple Cow.”

This book is a slap in the face to the ordinary. Godin breaks down why blending in is a surefire way to fade into irrelevance. In today’s saturated market, being just “good” won’t cut it. You’ve got to be remarkable—so remarkable that people can’t stop talking about you.

For real estate agents, this means thinking beyond the cookie-cutter flyers and generic Instagram posts. How can you stand out in a world of identical listings? What’s your “purple cow”?

Godin doesn’t just give you feel-good mantras—he serves up actionable insights for transforming your business by embracing risk, creativity, and differentiation. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this book is like a brainstorming session on steroids.

Bottom line: Read this book if you’re tired of playing it safe and ready to make your business the thing everyone’s talking about. Don’t just be another cow. Be the purple one. 🐮💜

The best way to predict your future is to dominate your present.

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