Let's Talk About Compensation, Not Commission

Leigh York, ABS, CRS

It’s high time to rethink a real estate industry term that undercuts our professional image.

In real estate, words matter. They shape perception, professionalism and public trust. One word that deserves a closer look is commission.

For decades, commission has been the standard term to describe how real estate professionals are paid. But it’s time we traded that word in for a better model—one that fits who we really are and what we really do. The right word: compensation Read the full story here:

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/commentary/lets-talk-about-compensation-not-commission

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Why a niche category of CRE lending is suddenly seeing record deals

By Diana Olick | January 23, 2026 - Wepro | Moment | Getty Images • January 23, 2026

C-PACE stands for commercial property assessed clean energy and is a type of financing that differs from a traditional bank loan. The amount of the loan is added to the property’s tax bill and repaid over a long period — and it can make energy-saving projects more affordable. Growth has accelerated over the past five years as more states pass policies enacting the program and more owners and lenders adopt the tool for financing projects.