Why Protecting Your Commission Isn’t Greedy (But Cutting Corners Is)

Let’s get something straight:
Protecting your commission as a real estate agent isn’t greedy.
It’s called doing your job. The right way.

What is greedy?
Cutting every corner you can… while still cashing a full-service check.

If you're thinking about selling your home (or you're an agent who actually cares), it’s time to understand the real difference.

Full Commission Means Full Service

Here’s the thing most people miss:
When you hire a full-service real estate agent, you're not just paying for MLS access and a lockbox code.
You’re paying for strategy. Preparation. Negotiation. Marketing that actually makes buyers want your house.

A real agent earns their commission by putting your best interests first. Not by doing the bare minimum and hoping for the best.

Where Agents Go Wrong (And Clients Pay the Price)

Here’s where things fall apart when agents cut corners:

📸 Skipping Professional Photography

Cell phone photos don't sell homes.
Professional photos aren't optional. They're essential.
Agents who "save money" here end up costing sellers real money in lost interest and lower offers.

🛋 Avoiding Prep and Staging Advice

Telling a seller, "Don’t worry, it’ll sell anyway," is agent-speak for, "I don’t want to have an uncomfortable conversation. If I tell you what you want to hear, you'll hire me."
Homes that show well sell better. Period.

📈 Overpricing to Win the Listing

When an agent throws out a dream number just to get you to sign a listing agreement, they’re not setting you up for success.
They’re setting you up for a price drop... and disappointment.

📋 Lazy Listing Efforts

One photo, no measurements, a two-sentence description that looks like a ransom note?
That’s not marketing. That’s negligence.

Real Greed Isn’t What You Think It Is

Let’s be clear:

• Charging for your experience isn’t greedy.

• Charging full commission while delivering half the service? That’s the real problem.

Full-service agents don’t cut corners.
They don’t hide from hard conversations.
They don't tell you what you want to hear just to get a signature.

They show up. They fight for your outcome.
And they own their worth every step of the way.

What You Should Expect From a Full-Service Agent

If you're hiring a listing agent, here’s the real checklist you should be thinking about:

• Professional marketing. Not DIY photos

• Smart pricing backed by market expertise (and data PROOF)

• Honest feedback, even when it’s hard to hear

• Active communication, not disappearing acts

• Full commitment from day one to closing day

Full commission should mean full effort. Anything less is just a paycheck grab.

Bottom Line

Protecting your commission isn’t greedy.
Lowering your standards? That’s greedy.
Cutting corners while claiming to be "full service"? That’s greedy.

When you truly advocate for your clients, you earn every dollar.
And when you don’t?
Well… people notice that too.

Choose better.
Deliver better.
Expect better.

Your local FULL SERVICE Agent,

Jacquelyn