What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Real Estate Agent – Transaction-Based Brokerage Model position at The Holden Agency?
Your production should build your business—not disappear into a traditional split.
The Holden Agency is expanding its presence in Cuyahoga County and is seeking experienced real estate agents who want professional brokerage support, greater autonomy and a more straightforward compensation model.
You have already done the hard work of building relationships, navigating transactions and serving clients. The next question is whether your current brokerage structure still supports where you want your business to go.
Holden is a full-service, independent Ohio brokerage operating under a transaction-based model. Instead of surrendering a percentage of each commission through a traditional brokerage split, agents pay a flat fee per closed transaction.
That means the value of your work stays connected to your business—not the sale price of the property.
The Holden model
- $550 brokerage fee per closed transaction, regardless of sale price
- No traditional percentage-based brokerage split
- Full-service brokerage structure
- Broker access and transaction support
- Compliance and contract resources
- Marketing and technology resources
- Freedom to maintain and grow your personal brand
- Flexibility to reinvest more of your earnings into lead generation, staffing, systems or long-term business growth
- What this may look like for your business
For illustration only:
If your side of a transaction produces a $9,000 gross commission, a traditional 80/20 brokerage split would equal $1,800 paid to the brokerage before other expenses.
Under Holden’s transaction-based model, the brokerage transaction fee would be $550.
Your actual commission and net income will depend on your client agreements, transaction terms, expenses and applicable fees. This example is not a promise or guarantee of earnings.
This opportunity may be a fit if you
- Hold an active Ohio real estate salesperson license
- Have completed transactions independently or with limited supervision
- Want to retain more control over your earned commission
- Value responsive broker access without unnecessary micromanagement
- Want the resources of a professional brokerage while maintaining independence
- Are actively serving or want to expand into Cuyahoga County and Cleveland’s west-side suburbs
- Are prepared to operate your real estate practice as a business
- Maintain high standards for communication, ethics and client service
Responsibilities
- Represent residential buyers and sellers throughout the transaction process
- Generate, manage and follow up with your own client pipeline
- Conduct consultations, showings, listing appointments and open houses
- Prepare, present and negotiate contracts
- Coordinate with lenders, title companies, inspectors and cooperating agents
- Maintain accurate files and comply with brokerage and state requirements
- Participate in brokerage training, communication and professional-development opportunities as appropriate
- Represent The Holden Agency and your individual business professionally
Compensation
This is an independent-contractor, commission-only real estate position. There is no hourly wage, base salary or guaranteed income.
Agents retain their earned commission, subject to a $550 brokerage transaction fee per closing, plus applicable brokerage, licensing, association, MLS, insurance and individual business expenses.
Income varies based on production, commission agreements, market conditions and expenses.
About The Holden Agency
The Holden Agency is an independent, full-service Ohio brokerage offering agents a modern alternative to the traditional commission-split model.
We believe experienced agents should have access to strong brokerage support, professional resources and the freedom to make business decisions based on their own goals.
Work Location: In person