The Real Brokerage(REAX) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Revenue share expense was $6.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, up from $4 million in the prior year period and improved as a percentage of sales to 3.8%, down 40 basis points from 4.2% in the prior year period. This cost is entirely variable and reflects Real commission shares paid to agents for recruiting new agents to the Brokerage. Revenue shares categorized as a marketing expense as our sponsorship structure aids in attracting and retaining new agents, while also enhancing productivity across our ...