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AgentsPublished January 17, 2026
The Commission Split Lie No One Talks About
Written by Billy Deese
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:
- Clear splits
- No gotchas
- And real support when it counts (click here to see what "support" means: thttps://www.deeserealestate.com/blog/where-is-your-broker-when-the-deal-gets-messy
No smoke, no mirrors. Just a brokerage that treats you like a partner — not a revenue stream.
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