The "Commission Bandit" Stole My Lunch Money (Again): Why It’s Time to Ditch the Old School Agency:

by Allen Faircloth

Let’s be honest for a second. We all got into real estate for the freedom, the unlimited earning potential, and the thrill of the hunt.

We didn’t get into it to hand over half our paycheck to a broker who thinks "technology support" is showing you how to turn on a calculator.

Real estate is already expensive - membership fees to NAR, more fees to RRAR, then you have to join an MLS, then there’s CE classes, testing, etc. And then if you’re currently working for one of “those” agencies, you get slapped with crazy fees and deal splits. You know the drill. You close a killer deal, you’re feeling like the Wolf of Wall Street, and then you see the settlement statement. Between the "desk fees," the "franchise fees," the "coffee machine maintenance tax," and the brokerage split that rivals a divorce settlement, you’re left with enough to buy a Big Mac.

And don’t get me started on the leads. “Here’s a stack of leads,” they say. You call them. Three are disconnected numbers, two are people who died in 1998, and one is a guy named Steve who screams at you because he wasn't looking to buy a house, he was trying to order a pizza.

Stop the madness. It doesn’t have to be this hard.

If you are tired of working your tail off only to be ‘rewarded’ with exorbitant fees, it’s time to look at Anthem Properties. Here is why the grass actually is greener on our side.

1. Keep Your Money (Novel Concept, Right?)

At Anthem, we believe that when you sell a house, you should be the one making the money. Crazy, we know. We offer a tiered commission system designed to let you keep more of what you earn. And we reward you for your sphere and personal closes.

2. Tech That Doesn’t Cost Extra and Actually Works

Most agencies treat technology like a luxury add-on. They’ll charge you a monthly "tech fee" for a CRM that looks like it runs on Windows 95 or the crazy support cost that covers the expense of the owner’s 17 year old son that serves as your support person.

At Anthem, we give you access to industry-leading technology—including our top-tier CRM and lead generation platforms—with no extra technology fees. Plus, we’ve invested in AI-driven systems that allow you to actually do more! We want you to grow your business, not go broke paying for the tools to run it.

3. Leads With a Real Heartbeat

We don't hand you a phone book and wish you luck or give you 3 year old leads from the pond. We utilize proven lead generation solutions like Realtor.com, ZBuyer, Google, Lofty CRM, Facebook and more. We’re talking about actual human beings interested in real estate. It’s a wild change of pace, we know.

4. We Actually Have Your Back

We aren't just a place to hang your license; we are a support system.

You Claim the Sale: Some of those other agencies require you to list the owner or BIC as the primary in the close so they can pad their stats. Not at Anthem - you hunt it, you take it down, you get 100% credit.
Transaction Management: We have an automated, secure online system to keep your paperwork from turning into a nightmare.
Professional Services: Need photography that doesn't look like it was taken with a disposable camera? We have key relationships for that, plus inspections, appraisals, and finance resources that are best-in-class.
Training on Your Terms: Whether you want virtual, recorded, or in-person mentorship, we let you operate at your own pace.