What Is an Estate Agent Really Worth? | Fees, Earnings & Going Self-Employed | Ep. 3

Estate agent fees are often a talking point, but what does an estate agent actually earn, and what does it really cost to sell a home? In this episode of The Rise Network, we lift the lid on estate agency fees, commission structures and the financial realities of working in the property industry. We discuss the differences between traditional corporate estate agency and the self-employed model, breaking down the numbers and exploring what agents can realistically earn when they take control of their own businesses. Is the grass really greener on the self-employed side? And are estate agents worth the fees they charge? An open and honest conversation about money, value, risk and opportunity in estate agency. CHAPTERS 00:00 Do we need to sell more houses to earn more? 00:52 Did you do a business plan before going solo? 04:28 How the eXp split and cap work 07:26 Employed vs self-employed: the real numbers 15:56 Selling fewer homes, earning more 19:04 Charge what you're worth and the 1% trap 21:34 The stats that justify the fee 23:49 Stage viewing days explained 26:17 Handling the "1% down the road" objection 33:58 Is going solo worth it? #EstateAgent #EstateAgentFees #TheRiseNetwork #EstateAgentPodcast #SelfEmployedEstateAgent #SoloEstateAgent #PropertyPodcast #UKProperty #eXpUK #MiltonKeynes