The internet and the competition will drive down the listing side of the commission structure so prepare yourself for alot of volume listing or being a buyers agent. I wish you well in your new venture. Hope you did well. I am a Tampa Real Estate broker with a fairly new independent Real Estate Corporation. I am looking for agents with flexibility to help build this company.
Commissions are negotiable.
I read your story, and I guess as a non-Realtor, I see your point. The average Realtor who has been in the business 20 years plus makes approx. Most of these people are full time and have families to raise and support. Unfortunately, this is not the case. A good Realtor will work 60 hours plus, dealing with Buyers, Sellers, inspectors, attorneys, title companies, termite people, surveyors, city departments, and sometimes federal agencies.