The right brokerage can make or break your career—especially if you’re a newly licensed agent or a frustrated agent feeling stuck.
Are you getting the support, leads, and mentorship you need? If not, it might be time to explore a better way to grow your real estate business. Whether you’re a newly licensed agent looking for direction or an experienced agent feeling stuck, your brokerage should be a place that supports your growth, provides mentorship, and offers real opportunities to build your business. If you’re not seeing progress in your real estate career, it might be time to take a step back and evaluate whether your brokerage is truly helping you succeed. Here are five key factors to consider.
Here are the five biggest reasons agents feel stuck and how to fix them. 👇
1. Is Your Brokerage Holding You Back?
Most agents don’t realize how much their brokerage is costing them—not just in fees, but in missed opportunities, poor support, and lack of growth.
Ask yourself:
- Do you feel like just another number at your brokerage?
- Are you paying hidden fees that eat into your commissions?
- Does your brokerage provide real mentorship, or just occasional sales meetings?
If your brokerage isn’t actively helping you grow, it’s probably holding you back.
What You Need Instead:
✅ A brokerage that invests in your success with one-on-one mentorship.
✅ Transparent fees with no hidden costs.
✅ Lead generation tools that actually help you get clients.
A brokerage should offer guidance, training, and lead generation strategies that help agents grow their business effectively. If you find yourself struggling to get the support you need, it may be time to explore other options.
2. Newly Licensed? The Hardest Part Isn’t Getting Your License—It’s What Comes Next.
Most new agents think that passing their exam is the hardest part. It’s not. The real challenge? Building a business, getting clients, and knowing what to do next. The reality? 87% of new agents fail within their first year. Not because they aren’t capable, but because they weren’t given the right tools and mentorship to succeed. They don’t have a business plan, real mentorship, or a brokerage to guide them.
What Successful New Agents Do Differently:
✅ They join a brokerage with real training & guidance (not just online courses).
✅ They learn lead generation early so they don’t waste time guessing.
✅ They surround themselves with a community that supports their growth.
Without the right foundation, new agents can quickly feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to get their first clients. Finding a brokerage that offers structured support and hands-on mentorship can make all the difference.
3. The Hidden Cost of Staying at the Wrong Brokerage
Think you’re keeping more money because of your high commission split? Think again. Many agents don’t realize that their brokerage is costing them in ways that aren’t immediately obvious:
- High royalty fees, franchise fees, marketing fees, tech fees, coffee funds, social funds… the list goes on.
- No real mentorship means you’re figuring everything out alone.
- If you’re not getting clients, your split doesn’t matter—you’re making $0.
What You Actually Need:
✅ Transparent fees so you keep more of what you earn.
✅ Business-building support so you can actually close deals.
✅ A brokerage invested in YOUR success (not just their bottom line).
Instead of focusing only on the numbers, consider the overall value a brokerage provides. Training, support, and lead generation tools can often be more valuable in the long run than a few extra percentage points in commission. A high commission split might seem attractive, but if your brokerage isn’t providing the right training, resources, and mentorship, then it’s actually costing you more in lost business. If you’re not growing, you’re losing. The right brokerage should be helping you generate business—not just taking a cut of your commissions.
4. New Agents: Why High Commission Splits Can Hurt You
Many new agents are lured in by brokerages promising high splits—but they don’t realize the trade-offs until it’s too late. A high split doesn’t help if you don’t have clients to close deals. Without proper mentorship, marketing support, and business planning, new agents with high splits often struggle to:
- Find and convert leads
- Market themselves effectively
- Build a brand that attracts clients
The Right Brokerage for New Agents Should Offer:
✅ One-on-one mentorship to guide you through deals.
✅ Workshops & events that help you sharpen your skills.
✅ Lead generation support so you’re never stuck without business.
If your brokerage isn’t setting you up for long-term success, it’s not the right place for you. A brokerage that invests in its agents through training and business planning can set them up for long-term success. If you’re a new agent, don’t just chase the highest split—chase the best opportunity for long-term growth.
5. Thinking About Switching Brokerages? Ask Yourself This:
Before making a move, consider this:
- Do you have real mentorship, or are you figuring it out alone?
- Are you actually growing, or just getting by?
- Do you feel valued, supported & empowered at your brokerage?
If your current brokerage isn’t helping you reach your goals, then it’s not the right fit. Many agents hesitate to switch because they’re afraid of losing momentum. The truth is, the right brokerage will help you transition smoothly, making sure you don’t miss a step.
How to Switch Without Losing Momentum? Your new brokerage should support you to:
✅ Transfer your branding, CRM & client relationships seamlessly.
✅ Make sure your marketing & online presence stay consistent.
✅ Offer a strong onboarding – SIMPLE & SUPPORTIVE.
Your Career, Your Choice
Your brokerage should be a place that helps you build a business you’re proud of—one that provides mentorship, tools, and the guidance you need to succeed. If your brokerage isn’t giving you the mentorship, leads, and support to help you succeed, it’s time to explore your options.
If you’re wondering whether you’re in the right place, take the time to evaluate your options, ask the tough questions, and choose a brokerage that truly supports your success.
At Realty World Legacy, we believe:
✅ New agents deserve a strong start.
✅ Experienced agents deserve better support.
✅ Every agent should be in a brokerage that helps them GROW.
Taking the time to assess your needs, explore your options, and choose a brokerage that genuinely supports your success can make a significant difference in your real estate career.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to evaluate your brokerage, consider visiting SwitchToSuccess.ca to explore your options.