Is Keller Williams a good company to work for?

Keller Williams has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 9,108 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at Keller Williams to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Keller Williams have been left by employees working as REALTOR&Reg; , Sales Representative and Real Estate Broker Associate .

Does Keller Williams pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Keller Williams employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Keller Williams. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Keller Williams?

83% of Keller Williams employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Keller Williams 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Keller Williams?

Realtor (2258) , Real Estate Agent (1546) , Agent (277) , Licensed Realtor (237) , Real Estate Broker (189) , Sales Associate (146) , Sales Agent (100) , Team Leader (90) , Administrative Assistant (87) , Executive Assistant (83) , Real Estate Agent/Realtor (78) , Director of First Impressions (71) , Licensed Real Estate Agent (70) , Associate Broker (62) , REALTOR&Reg; (59)

What are the pros of working at Keller Williams according to real employee reviews?

"They have a great Training and Support system that can fast track any agent old or new to the business" ((in 1236 reviews)); "If you want a culture that thrives on continual education and training then KW is a great place for you." ((in 646 reviews)); "Great people that are committed to helping you if you put in the work to be there." ((in 389 reviews)); "There is a lot of training and support available." ((in 218 reviews)); "Great Training program for just starting out in the Real Estate field and help from follow agents." ((in 147 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Keller Williams according to real employee reviews?

"Commission only and you pay monthly fees and royalty fees." ((in 218 reviews)); "There are no benefits to speak of except for some very poor and relatively expensive health insurance." ((in 134 reviews)); "Can be a lot of work for low pay if you don't engage the tools and systems offered." ((in 123 reviews)); "Poor Management and non engaged with agents" ((in 64 reviews)); "overall communication is poor" ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about Keller Williams layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Keller Williams layoffs and their outlook for job security at Keller Williams in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Keller Williams locations?

Austin , Atlanta , Los Angeles , New York , Houston , Dallas , Charlotte , San Antonio , Orlando , Tampa , Denver , San Diego , Boston , Miami , Philadelphia , Raleigh , Seattle , Portland , Chicago , Kansas City , Washington , Jacksonville , Phoenix , Las Vegas , Columbus , Saint Louis , Minneapolis , Nashville , Arlington , Baltimore

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Keller Williams reviews

4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(6,726 total reviews)

Chris Czarnecki and Gary Keller

92% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.1

Senior management

4.1

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

Keller Williams has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 6,726 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Keller Williams employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

7K reviews

4.0

Jul 9, 2026

Solid training for new agents, but high fees

Real estate agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I would say training is solid, specifically for newer agents.

Cons

Monthly fees and splits could be considered a con depending on how you look at it.

5.0

Jul 9, 2026

Great training and culture, but high initial costs

Broker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working as an agent at Keller Williams (KW) comes with a highly praised foundation of industry-leading education and a distinct, collaborative culture. Often described as a "training organization disguised as a real estate brokerage," KW offers an extensive library of courses, bootcamps, and structured mentorship programs that are incredibly beneficial for new agents learning the ropes of lead generation and contract management. Additionally, the company operates on a capping system—meaning once you pay a set amount of commission splits to the brokerage each year, you get to keep 100% of your commission for the remainder of that year. The unique profit-sharing model also allows agents to build a stream of passive income by recruiting other productive agents to the firm.

Cons

The downsides are primarily tied to the financial burden placed on agents, especially those just starting out. Keller Williams is known for having higher commission splits initially (often around 70/30) along with desk fees, franchise royalties, and heavily marketed, expensive add-on coaching programs that can quickly drain an agent's bank account before they ever close a deal. Because each market center operates as an independent franchise, the actual quality of management, mentorship, and support varies drastically from office to office. Furthermore, some agents find the corporate culture overly intense or clique-y, noting a relentless push for continuous recruiting and adherence to the rigid "KW model" rather than personalized business development.

3.0

Jul 2, 2026

Great education, but lack of employee care

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent education for their agents and leaders

Cons

The company doesn't care about its employees

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Jobs at Keller Williams

Unlicensed Real Estate Agent

Unlicensed Real Estate Agent

General Position for Application

Edmond, OK

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