Does SEEK Real Estate have a physical office location?

Yes. SEEK Real Estate has an administrative office. The office is no longer necessary for agents to conduct business; most agents are conducting business via email, text, phone, or computer.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide any real estate software to their agents?

Yes. SEEK Real Estate has implemented a Back Office file and contact management system. Our back office system provides seamless tracking, compliance, and electronic signatures. The contact manager provides you with strategic follow-up recommendations.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide marketing materials for their agents?

Yes & No. Typically agents elect to be responsible for their own marketing. Each agent can market themselves, their listing and sales in a manner that best suites their business. Of course, our logos and templates are made available for use.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide free access to the MLS?

No. Each agent is responsible for paying the fees for MLS access.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide training to each agent?

Yes, however, it is transactional training. SEEK Real Estate does not provide traditional training (i.e. weekly classroom training to cover topics such as calling expired listings, calling for sale by owners, etc.). We can suggest options if so inclined. We will provide training on new tech we find of interest. Instead, SEEK Real Estate will provide transactional training – which is training an agent when they're engaged with an active client. SEEK Real Estate provides full-time support and training to each agent that is engaged with a client. This method has proven more effective and many agents have preferred this method of training.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide training materials?

Yes. Each agent is provided training and support when they sign on to Back Office.

Does SEEK Real Estate pay for Errors and Omissions

Insurance or is that the agent’s responsibility?

SEEK Real Estate pays the for the Errors and Omissions Insurance policy for each agent. Agents contribute a small amount each time they close a transaction.

Is there a broker review fee at SEEK Real Estate?

No, there are no monthly or transaction fees

Is there a buy-in fee to work there ?

No. There is no buy-in fee to work at SEEK Real Estate. There is a $197 setup fee. Which goes towards the costs of moving the license adding to insurance, and setting up systems and software.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide business cards for their agents?

No. Each agent is responsible for purchasing their own business cards.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide yard signs for their agents?

No. Each agent is responsible for purchasing their own yard signs.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide real estate forms to their agents?

Yes. Each agent with SEEK Real Estate must be a member of the Realtor Association. Through the association, all agents have access to state regulated forms.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide websites for their agents?

Yes for $50/m we will setup a dedicated webisite for you.

Does SEEK Real Estate provide leads to their agents?

Yes. SEEK Real Estate does engage in lead generation.

Can an agent work part-time, or do they need to work full-time?

An agent can work part-time or full-time. SEEK Real Estate leaves it up to each agent on how you operate your business.

Does an agent need to attend mandatory meetings?

There are no mandatory meetings.

Does SEEK Real Estate offer any benefits such as health or dental?

No. Each agent is considered an independent contractor; therefore, no health or dental benefits are offered. As a member of the Realtor Association, agents receive discounts on health and dental through the Realtor Association's direct partners.

Does SEEK Real Estate pay taxes for each agent?

No. Each agent is considered an independent contractor; therefore, each agent is responsible for paying their own taxes.

If SEEK Real Estate does not have a local office,

how does an agent get their commission check?

Prior to closing a review of the file will be done by the broker/staff to make sure all documents are in order. Once verified complete, a funding order will be sent to the closing agent with instructions to provide the agent with their commission check at closing.

How are escrow/deposits handled?

All deposit are to be held in the closing agents escrow account. SEEK Real Estate does not hold escrow. An escrow receipt must be collected from the closing agent and uploaded into the Back Office file..

Does SEEK Real Estate provide agents with an email address?

Agents are encouraged to purchase their own website domain and setup their own email to match their own brand and marketing.

If an agent needs help with something, who do they call?

Agents have access to Joshua Farber (President/Principal Broker) via text, email, or telephone 7 days/Week to answer any questions an agent may have. Agents also have access to our partner attorneys and title agents as well as the Realtor Legal Helpline.

Does SEEK Real Estate have any

requirements that an agent must follow?

Yes. We have a comprehensive policy manual. All items have been carefully designed to keep you out of trouble.

If an agent owns property and wants to sell it,

must they list it through SEEK Real Estate?

No. Each agent who owns property may choose to list their property through SEEK Real Estate. When a property is listed on the MLS under SEEK Real Estate, SEEK will collect the company portion based on the agents plan with a minimum listing side commission of 2% , plus any MLS charges.

Are there mandatory listing fees an agent must abide by?

No. As long as everything is legal, we allow you to run your business the way you see fit.

In order to join SEEK Real Estate,

is there paperwork an agent needs to fill out?

Yes. Every agent that joins SEEK Real Estate must sign an independent contractor agreement and Policy Manual. It establishes the agent’s role as an independent contractor, rules and regulations, along with the commission they will be receiving.

Is joining the Realtor Association optional or mandatory?

Joining the Realtor Association is mandatory. The Realtor Association rules require all agents under a Realtor Broker to also be Realtors. To keep your license active without the expense of the Realtor Association or MLS, see

Agent Referral Network

Is joining the MLS optional or mandatory?

Joining the MLS is mandatory. MLS rules require all agents under an MLS affiliated Broker to also be a member of the MLS. To keep your license active without the expense of the Realtor Association or MLS, see

Agent Referral Network

Can I create (or bring) a team?

Yes! The Team Lead must provide the Brokerage with a written Team Agreement. The Brokerage will follow the Team Agreement when distributing commissions. Distributions will be made in accordance with the plan each Member is on with the Brokerage. Team Agreements can be updated with 90 days notice.

What if SEEK Real Estate is not for me? Can I take my listings?

Absolutely! SEEK Real Estate will release any listing not currently in contract to sell/lease. There is a 15-day notification to us and documentation required showing the owner of the listing is aware of (and accepts) the change. A $100 administrative fee per listing will be due prior to release.

Does SEEK Real Estate charge any fees to work there?

Yes, see below

Monthly Fee: $0, Split: 80% to Agent, Transaction Fee: $0 (transactions up to $600,000), 1/10th of 1% (.001) on transactions over $600,000, plus $85 for E&O Insurance.