Are You Leaving Money on the Table? A Proven Guide to Understanding My Brokerage Split

by Emma Romney

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? My Brokerage Split Explained

If you’ve ever wrapped up a closing, walked to your car, and felt a tiny sting when you imagined how much of your check your brokerage kept… you’re not alone.

I’ve been there.
I’ve sat in my car eating gas station snacks for lunch, wondering if I was building a business or building my broker’s business.

And I think every agent eventually hits that moment where they ask themselves:

“Is this really the best I can do?”

That question is what started everything for me.
Because I realized I wasn’t just looking for a better split.
I wanted a brokerage model that actually elevated what I was already trying so hard to build.

That’s how I found Real Broker.

And yes, I’m going to break down my split — but I’m also going to explain the parts of Real that most agents don’t understand until they’re inside.
The parts that actually change your income, your momentum, and your life.

The Split That Doesn’t Hold You Back

When I joined Real, the split was only one piece of the puzzle, but it was the first thing I noticed.

It felt fair.
It felt empowering.
It didn’t feel like I was being punished for growing.

A good split should do two things:

Give you room to scale
Help you keep more of your hard-earned commissions as you go

Real does both.

But the real power?
Once you hit your goals for the year, you get rewarded… not drained.
That’s something I had never experienced before.

And then I found the other layers — the ones nobody talks about in sales pitches.

A Brokerage That Lets You Build More Than Sales

Real isn’t a traditional brokerage.
There’s no cubicle, no awkward office meetings, no boss hovering over you.
It’s cloud-based, agent-first, and built to help you grow multiple streams of income, not just close deals.

Here’s what I mean:

1. Revenue Share That Actually Feels Fair

Most brokerages treat revenue share like a buzzword.
Real treats it like a wealth-building lane.

If you help another agent join Real and support them in their business, you get rewarded for being part of their journey.
Not as a recruiter.
Not as an MLM.
Just as someone who helped someone else build a career.

If you’re already the type of person who answers DMs, helps newer agents, and shares your processes anyway, this becomes a natural extension of what you’re already doing.

It’s the first time I’ve ever felt like my brokerage wanted me to collaborate rather than compete.

2. Stock Purchase Program That Creates Real Ownership

This one shocked me the most.

For the first time ever, I became an actual owner in the brokerage I worked for — simply by doing what I’m already doing every day.

Real lets you participate in stock awards and even buy shares at a discount.
I’m building equity just by being an agent.

It’s wild how different your confidence feels when you’re not just working inside the company but part of what it's becoming.

3. Partnerships That Save You Time, Stress, and Money

Real partners with the platforms and tools you use every day:

• CRM
• Transaction systems
• Marketing platforms
• Compliance tools
• Showing management
• Training libraries

I don’t have to duct tape my business together anymore.
Everything is streamlined, efficient, and actually built for agents who are busy and on the go.

And you already know me — I love systems.
This was a dream.

Support That Doesn’t Disappear After Onboarding

Let’s be honest — most brokerages disappear after your orientation call.

Real does the opposite.

The training, community, and support here are constant and shockingly helpful:

Weekly calls with top producers who openly share what’s working right now
Daily trainings for new agents, so you always have direction
Access to Real Academy, which is basically a master library of everything you wish someone would have taught you sooner
Collaboration across the country, not just your local market
Hands-on help with contracts, negotiations, weird situations, and strategy

No ego.
No gatekeeping.
No “figure it out” energy.

Just people who want to see you win.

And when you join my team, you don’t just get Real’s support — you get mine.
My systems, my templates, my marketing plans, the content strategies I use, the workflows I’ve built, the community I’m building… all of it.

Real Is Built Around One Simple Truth

When agents thrive, the brokerage thrives.

That’s the heart of it.

Real isn’t trying to hold you hostage with fees.
They’re not trying to keep you small.
They’re not trying to keep secrets from newer agents.

They want you to succeed because your success literally strengthens the entire company.

And that feels refreshing.


So, Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

If you’ve been thinking about switching brokerages, or you’re feeling stretched thin, or you’re wondering why it seems like other agents are growing faster, this might be your sign to explore something new.

Not because you’re failing.
Not because you’re behind.
But because there might be a model that fits you better.

A model that supports you, pays you fairly, gives you ownership, and helps you build income beyond your closings.

If you’re curious about how my split looks inside Real or how it would look for you and your goals, let’s sit down and walk through it together.

No pressure, no pitch, no weird recruiter energy.

Just an honest conversation about your business and what could be possible for you.

Whenever you’re ready, I’m here.

Emma Romney
Emma Romney

Agent | License ID: 13339941

+1(385) 391-2601 | emmaromneyrealestate@gmail.com

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