Each month, Chicago Agent magazine asks you, our local real estate experts, to fill out a 2-minute survey for our upcoming issue. Your input makes the story!

1.What type of brokerage model do you currently work under?

Traditional full-service brokerage with office support and splits

100% commission or flat-fee brokerage

Virtual or cloud-based brokerage

Boutique or independent brokerage

Team-based broker within a larger firm

Other (please specify)

2.What do you value most in your brokerage model?

Higher commission splits

Training, mentorship and coaching

Strong brand recognition

Marketing and technology tools

Culture and community

Administrative or transaction support

3.If you were to switch brokerages, what would be the main reason?

Better commission structure or cap

More marketing or tech support

Better company culture or leadership

More flexibility or autonomy

Access to leads or referrals

Expansion opportunities or relocation

Other (please specify)

4.Looking ahead, which brokerage model do you believe will dominate the market in the next 5 years?

Traditional full-service brokerages

100% commission/flat-fee models

Virtual/cloud-based brokerages

Hybrid models

Boutique, highly specialized firms

Team-led microbrokerages