FeaturedCan a Texas Real Estate Agent Get Paid Through an LLC?
November 3, 20267 min read
Yes, Texas agents can be paid through an LLC, but only if it's registered with TREC or licensed as a broker. Here's how each option works.
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Pricing math, locator playbooks, broker sponsorship, and the business side of running your own real estate practice — written by Bryan Bjerke and the Spirit team.
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Real Estate Business
Do Texas Real Estate Agents Have to Join the MLS?
MLS membership isn't part of getting a Texas license. Here's who usually needs it, how it differs from Realtor membership, and what to ask a broker about fees.
October 15, 20266 min read
Apartment Locating
How Much Do Apartment Locators Make in Texas?
Real income ranges for Texas apartment locators, from new agents to full-time pros, and what actually drives the difference.
October 1, 20267 min read
Apartment Locating
Do Apartment Locators Need a Real Estate License in Texas?
Yes — paid apartment locating is licensed work in Texas. A broker explains the TREC rules, inactive licenses, and what referral payments are allowed.
September 16, 20267 min read
Real Estate Business
How to Choose a Sponsoring Broker in Texas: 10 Things Agents Should Compare
Choosing a sponsoring broker in Texas involves more than commission splits. A Texas broker explains 10 things agents should compare before signing.
September 2, 202610 min read
Apartment Locating
How to Become an Apartment Locator in Texas
Step-by-step guide to getting your Texas real estate license, finding a sponsoring broker, and closing your first locator deal — without paying board dues.
June 10, 20268 min read
Independence
100% Commission vs Traditional Split: What Texas Agents Really Take Home
A clear breakdown of how much Texas agents actually keep under a 70/30 split, a 80/20 cap model, and a true 100% commission brokerage like Spirit.
May 18, 20266 min read
Real Estate Business
Park Your Real Estate License in Texas: Who It's For and How It Works
Parking your license keeps it active without grinding full-time. Here is when it makes sense, what it costs, and how to do it with Spirit.
April 22, 20265 min read
Apartment Locating
Lease Verifications, And Why They're Important
A Texas broker's step-by-step process for getting lease verifications back from apartment properties quickly, so your commission actually gets paid.
October 16, 20233 min read
Apartment Locating
What do I do when I have a difficult property?
What to do when an apartment property goes silent or changes the terms after your client leases, and how to still collect the commission you earned.
August 1, 20235 min read
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