Published January 17, 2026

The Commission Split Lie No One Talks About

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Written by Billy Deese

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Let’s talk about those commission splits that look amazing… until you actually get paid.

You know the ones:
“85/15 split!”
“No desk fees!”
“Keep more of your money!”

But then you get hit with:

  • Admin fees

  • Tech fees

  • Transaction fees

  • Marketing “packages” you didn’t ask for

  • No support when deals get tough

Suddenly that sweet-looking split doesn’t feel so generous anymore.

Here’s the lie:
Most brokerages make their money in the fine print — not the headline.

You deserve to know exactly what you’re paying for — and exactly what you're getting in return.

At Deese Real Estate, we keep it simple:

No smoke, no mirrors. Just a brokerage that treats you like a partner — not a revenue stream.

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