Should I move brokerages? The 2-minute fit check

How to decide whether to leave your brokerage: 7 questions

Ask these before you talk to anyone pitching a brokerage, including me. Give yourself an hour and last year's paperwork.

1. What did I pay my broker last year, all in?

   Pull every settlement statement from the last 12 months. Add the split plus every fee on top of it. Most agents have never seen the total in one number.

2. What help did I actually use?

   Not what is offered. What you used. Training you attended, leads you got, a manager who picked up the phone. Write it down by month.

3. Where did my last 10 clients come from?

   Referral, past client, sphere, open house, online, brokerage lead. This tells you what to protect and what to build, no matter where you hang your license.

4. Who will help me get more of those?

   If most of your business comes from people who know you, the best help is help getting known. Ask any broker or sponsor exactly how they help with that.

5. What happens to my listings and pendings?

   Listings belong to your current broker. Plan any move around your closings and get the exact steps in writing before you sign anything.

6. When is the quiet window?

   Most agents move in a slow month, between closings. Pick the window first, then decide.

7. If I stay, what will I do differently?

   Staying is a fine answer. Just make it a choice. Name one change you'll make next year either way.

Want the bigger picture first? Read why agents switch brokerages: 12 reasons.

Thinking about eXp in particular? Read the eXp decision guide, where to find eXp's real fees and is eXp worth it.

Questions about the fit check

Is the fit check really free and anonymous?

Yes. There is no sign-up. Your answers are saved only in your own browser so you can come back to them. Nothing is sent to me unless you choose to book a call.

Does the fit check tell me how much I will make?

No. It never estimates income or revenue share. The optional math only compares what you pay your brokerage on the split side, using your own numbers and eXp's published split and cap.

What if the check says eXp is not a fit?

Then stay put. I would rather you make a good choice than a fast one. The 7 questions below still help you get more from where you are.