Regulatory Rumble

From commissions to compliance, the future is up for grabs

January 06, 2025

Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents

January 6, 2025

📈 Market Move:

DOJ Drama

The DOJ's attention to real estate isn’t cooling off in 2025. After reasserting its right to investigate industry practices at the end of 2024, things are heating up. With new leadership in the White House and DOJ, plus a looming Supreme Court decision, the playing field is unpredictable.

On one hand, the DOJ could turn up the heat on antitrust issues, reigniting its investigation into commissions and other practices. On the other, the new administration might decide to pump the brakes, shifting focus elsewhere. Either way, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the way the industry handles commissions and compliance.

What does this mean for agents and brokers? Watch for ripple effects on how business is done—from compensation structures to membership rules. Whether the DOJ backs off or doubles down, the market could see some shake-ups this year. Buckle up!

🌟Quote of the Day:

"The best revenge is massive success." — Frank Sinatra

📊🤔 Agent Poll Results

On 1/3, we asked: What’s your big goal for your biz in 2025?

The results are in!

  • Crushing sales numbers like it’s my side hustle: 0%

  • Becoming the go-to name in my market: 60%

  • Building a killer network of clients and fellow agents: 40%

  • Mastering time management so I can finally enjoy life again: 0%

Whatever mountain you're climbing, you're not just reaching the top—you’re planting your flag and naming it after yourself. Go get it!

🎉 Fun Fact of the Day: 

The House That Chocolate Built: Milton Hershey, founder of Hershey’s Chocolate, created an entire town for his factory workers, complete with homes, schools, and even a theme park. Sweet deal, right?

📚 Book Recommendation:

"What Got You Here Won’t Get You There" by Marshall Goldsmith—Alright, let’s talk about success traps. You crushed it to get where you are—amazing. But here’s the kicker: the skills, habits, and mindset that got you this far might actually hold you back from leveling up. This book is like a brutally honest friend who tells you the hard truths about your blind spots and then hands you the playbook to fix them. If you're serious about hitting that next level, this one’s a must-read.

What Got You Here Won't Get You There By Marshall Goldsmith

Remember, the only thing standing between you and your next big win is taking the first step today.

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