Pros
100% "Split". I think this info is current: On deals under $1.5M you give the company JUST $1,000 of your commission. On deals over $1.5M you give the company JUST $2,000 of your commission. On rentals, anywhere from $200 to $800 depending on rental amount. This is amazing! When I sold a townhouse in DUMBO, Brooklyn, I made over $90,000. (I was at Elliman before and there my commission would've been less than $45,000). You are the one who does all the work, so keep all the money! (or virtually most of it!) Ability to completely work at home and never go into office unless it's to submit deal, make copies, pickup check, mail. You can go and use the office, the scanner, the copier, the staff, ask questions-- they're always there for you-- but I like working at home and working. Again, when at a big company, I had weekly meetings which in my opinion consisted of how to push their brand and took up time I could be making money! No dress code, but dress neat, clean, and professionally, of course-- our appearance is our business. No minimum sales or "you're out". Want to work a lot? A little? Up to you. THE BEST MANAGER EVER! Michael Barbolla!!!!!!!!!!! Always answers questions in minutes.
Kontras
Not really cons, as all really manageable. $99/month and have to join REBNY yearly ($400). Midtown-- I prefer Downtown myself. Not a "big" name like Corcoran or Elliman, but when clients save $ on reduced commissions, they don't need the big name and, as I said, they're hiring the agent in my opinion at least as much as the agency.