Fees, Market Comparisons, and Choices
Compare CRE broker tax, payroll, and bookkeeping costs and learn why integrated S Corp management delivers more value than piecemeal providers.
Not All Services Are Equal — And Neither Is the Value You Receive:
Most brokers turn to a local accounting firm that promises to “do it all.” What that really means is they handle the scorekeeping—the tax prep and bookkeeping—but they don’t provide strategy, proactive adjustments, or ongoing attention to your business. Their work begins and ends with taking the numbers you hand them and filing forms.
And even that “scorekeeping” is often just data entry. You give them information about what happened last year, and they put it on your tax return. If the information is incomplete or categorized incorrectly, the return will reflect those mistakes. Missing deductions, misclassified income, and overlooked opportunities are common. It’s garbage in, garbage out—and it leaves you exposed to unnecessary risk and missed savings.
Many brokers try to patch together different providers to cover their tax and compliance needs. They may have a payroll provider, a bookkeeping service, and someone to prepare their S Corp tax return. On paper, it looks like the bases are covered.
But here’s the problem: none of those providers are talking to each other, none of them are proactive, and none of them know the CRE broker profession.
That leaves gaps, missed opportunities, and distractions from the work that actually drives income.
The Choices Brokers Usually Make
Most brokers end up with a setup that looks like this:Â
- A local accounting firm that promises to 'do it all'.
- A DIY bookkeeping tool like QuickBooks, or outsourced bookkeeping.
- A payroll service provider like Gusto or SurePayroll.
- A tax preparer like TurboTax or Pilot.
Each one handles a piece of the puzzle. But no one is stepping back to manage the big picture, no one is watching for tax planning opportunities, and no one is aligning decisions with the reality of running a CRE brokerage business.
Market Pricing Examples
Here are common providers and their pricing. Notice how you’d need three or more services to replicate even part of what we deliver.
Disclaimer: Pricing is approximate and based on publicly available information at the time of publication. Actual costs may vary.
Why Our Pricing Makes Sense
Patchwork solutions often cost just as much as us — or more when you add them up. And yet:
- You’re still left managing the gaps between providers.
- You’re still not getting proactive tax planning.
- You’re still not working with anyone who understands the unique income patterns of CRE brokers.
With us, you get an integrated solution that includes bookkeeping quality control, payroll guidance, S Corp compliance, and proactive strategy — all designed for brokers.
The Value of Professional Management
With our approach, brokers get:
- More focus on commissions — no distractions from piecing services together.
- Less stress — one team managing the moving parts.
- Fewer surprises — proactive tax planning built around your income.
- Time saved — everything coordinated under one roof.
Apples to Oranges
Comparing us to a local accounting firm, DIY software, payroll processors, or basic bookkeeping is apples to oranges. They offer pieces. We deliver the whole system — with strategy and CRE-specific expertise built in.
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