How the Commission "$100 Bill" Gets Torn in Half (The Truth)

Ever wonder where a realtor's commission actually goes? A lot of folks think we just open a door, hand over a key, and cash a big fat check. I'm going to be straight with you — that's not how any of this works, and today I'm going to show you exactly why. Good morning, I'm David McAtee with Realty One Group Rose here in Tyler, Texas. In this episode, I use my favorite illustration — the commission "$100 bill" — to walk you through what really happens to that money. I'll show you how it gets torn in half right off the top, and then whittled away by brokerage splits, fees, taxes, marketing, gas, and all the costs that come before I ever see a dime. Because here's the part most people never see: I don't get paid a penny until we close. If the deal falls through, all those hours of research, all those drive-bys, all that windshield time and late-night market analysis — that's on me. If you've ever questioned what a real estate agent does to earn their keep, this one's for you. You'll walk away understanding the unseen side of a real estate transaction, why commission is what it is, and why I believe in serving first — because I serve, I don't sell. I've never sold a piece of property in my life. When you're ready to buy or sell in Tyler and East Texas, give me a call at 903-216-6885 or find me at marketmovesetx.com. I don't blow smoke, I don't have a crystal ball, but I'll always give you the honest truth — and when we close, the ribeye's on me.