Keller Williams reviews

4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(6,722 total reviews)

Chris Czarnecki and Gary Keller

92% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Keller Williams has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 6,722 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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7K reviews
3.0
Nov 30, 2014

KW-

Recommend
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Pros

Great support system, classes, events, etc. Great if you are an experienced or new agent working alone.

Cons

Keller Williams dues per year are too much. In my market center it is $21,000/year + $60/moth office bill. I am on a team, so after splitting commissions with the team, then splitting my portion with KW it is hard to make a good living. After all the splits I make less than 1% of the transaction, and that is BEFORE taxes.

5.0
Nov 6, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

KW's model is untouchable compared to the other local brokerages. No other company offers profit sharing amongst the agents (the opportunity to build wealth and allow for retirement at some point in my life)) rather than the owners keeping all of the profit for themselves, the most current technology (agent websites with easy navigation for clients, back end website for agents, and an online filing system that can be shared with clients), education offered on a daily basis (they want you to succeed and have the top agents showing you the path to get there), and a family culture where people are team players and go out of their way to help.... yes, in a busy office there are actually people who are always available to help and want you to succeed. I previously worked at an office where the commission splits were high and where everyone works very independently, which was great for awhile and I thought the best deal available, but when I learned of KW coming to town and compared the amount of money I gave to my office (all to the owners) vs what I would have paid to KW, it was unreal. Literally 2.5x more expensive to work at my previous company, which had me at a 95/5 split and monthly rent. No opportunity for growth there and no synergy.

Cons

As a realtor you are responsible for your own health insurance. I'm fortunate that I'm covered under my husband, but benefits are not offered at KW and other real estate offices. KW has preferred vendors they work with for discounted prices, but I don't know much about it. Just be aware that this cost is on you and be sure to inquire when interviewing.

1.0
Sep 7, 2014

An amazing business model

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you are desperate for direction in your professional life, come to KW....they will gladly take your money. They will gladly take anybody as long as your licensed and have similar qualities of sheep.

Cons

No room for individuals. On top of all the expensive transaction fees, KW actually charges you for photo copying documents that will be stored for their own liability protection. This is just a small example of fees that are exorbitant. If you like a cult like environment then KW is for you.

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