Makin' Moves Realty · For Agents

Your next
move.

A boutique brokerage for experienced agents across the DFW Metroplex. No split. No monthly fee. A broker who answers the phone.

From the Broker

Built from the ground up.

Before real estate, I built things. I managed and sold in the coatings industry, estimated residential remodels, and ran a small general contracting company. Those years taught me that most problems get solved the same way: understand what's actually in front of you, lay out the options, and do the work.

That's how I built Makin' Moves. I started it from scratch with one idea: be the broker I'd want to work with. Someone who knows the market, has the data to back it up, tells you the truth, and is there when you need him.

I grew up in Pilot Point, and I live in the neighborhood where I work. I've spent years in leadership with GLAR, Texas REALTORS, and GFWAR because I care about this industry and the people in it.

This page is for experienced agents who run their own business and want a broker in their corner, not over their shoulder. No red tape between you and me, and no corporate BS. Everything on it is something we actually do.

If it fits, let's talk. If it doesn't, I'd rather tell you that now.

Justus Carlile
Broker/Owner, Makin' Moves Realty
Words to Work By
“You can't soar with the eagles if you're running with the turkeys.”
My dad

He said it so often I stopped hearing it. Turns out I never stopped believing it. From volunteering to mentors to the people I work beside, I've always looked for excellence. This is a place for agents who do the same.

What We Stand For

The principles behind every move.

Transparency

We believe in honest conversations, even when the answers aren't what someone hoped to hear.

Accountability

We take ownership of our work, our advice, and our commitments.

Simplification

We break complicated decisions into understandable options so our clients can move forward with confidence.

Leadership

We guide, advocate, and help people make informed decisions rather than simply reacting to the next step.

Thinking Ahead

We consider what happens after the next decision, not just what's immediately in front of us.

How we work with you
Local knowledgeWe live and work here. The market isn't a map to us.
Data-backed strategyDecisions come from numbers, not hunches.
Options, not ordersYou run your business. I bring choices and the reasons behind them.
Individual focusYou're a person, not a seat count. You get my time, not a ticket number.
People over profitsOur fees are small on purpose. What we collect pays for the time, resources, and availability you count on.
The Standard

The broker I'd want to be sponsored by.

I was taught to be the agent I'd want to buy a house from. I took that to heart, then took it one step further. These are the things I expect from anyone I hire, so they're what I give every client I serve and every agent I sponsor.

What you can count on
You're never a number.
Excellence, every time.
A guide, not a gatekeeper.
Treatment built around you.
Regular, level-headed, informed communication.
Someone who owns the decisions and the outcomes.
Priority.
Someone who answers the phone.
Someone who will advocate and stand up for you.
What you'll never get here
Waiting in line.
Lies.
Overselling outcomes.
Pushy selling.
Layers between you and an answer.
If I wouldn't put up with it as a customer, you won't get it from me.
Who It's For

Built to move, efficiently.

We're not built for everyone, and that's the point. Here's who fits.

A good fit
Experienced agents who already run their own business.
Self-directed, but tired of being a number on a national roster.
Want a broker they can actually call, and who calls back.
Value data, systems, and straight answers.
Team leads who want room to build their own way.
Not the right fit
Brand-new agents looking for a training program.
Anyone looking for a place to park a license.
Agents who expect the brokerage to supply their business.
Agents who want a big office and a bigger logo.
The recipe for success here.
Authentic
Be yourself. Clients can tell.
Informed
Know the market and the contract before your client asks.
Knowledge-seeking
Always learning. Never coasting.
Creative thinker
See the option nobody else saw.
Service-oriented
Measure success by how well you serve.
People first
The relationship outlasts the transaction.
Curious
Ask one more question than everyone else.
Solutions-oriented
Bring answers, not just problems.
What You Get

What you get.

Call me anytime.

I mean it. Supporting you is the most important part of my job. If I miss your call, I'll get back to you the same day, unless you've caught me after I've gone to bed. Then you're first thing in the morning.

PriorityI expect it from the people I work with, so I give it. Your questions don't wait in a queue.
Coaching, your wayWeekly coaching calls if you want them. We build a plan together around what you want your business to be.
The skill libraryAI workflows I built and use every day: listing packages, contract intake, offer reviews, showing itineraries, seller updates, CMA summaries.
Your system, trainedPrefer a different tool? We'll work together to train the system of your choice around the way you work.
Market IntelligenceOur Buyer Leverage Report and monthly closed-sales trends. Local data you can put in front of clients.
Clean complianceA current policies and procedures manual, including an AI use policy. Clear rules, so there are no surprises.
A seat at the tablePast GLAR president, Texas REALTORS YPN chair, GFWAR board. If you want a contact or a way to get involved, I'll open the door.
Your tech stackGoogle Workspace account · Jointly · The skill library · More to come.
Compensation

One plan.
No split. No monthly fee.

I built this the way I'd want it built for me. Every fee has a reason, and you'll always know what it is. No percentage off the top of the business you bring, and no bill waiting on the first of the month.

$950
Annual fee

Due when you join and on each anniversary. It covers what it costs me to carry your license: E&O, your email, and your transaction platform. Nothing more.

$1,000
Per sales side

For your first 8 sides each year. That's your $8,000 cap. After that, $250 per side for the rest of your anniversary year.

$125
Per lease side

Every lease, any time of year. Lease fees don't count toward the cap.

That's the whole plan.

No split. No monthly fee. No desk, tech, or franchise fees. One optional way to give back, below.

How fees apply
Broker-supplied clients: when I hand you a vetted client, that side is a 70/30 split (70% to you) in place of the per-side fee, and it doesn't count toward your cap.
Fees are charged per side that generates compensation. If an unrepresented buyer purchases your listing and the seller pays for that side, that side carries a fee too.
On intermediary transactions, each appointed agent pays the fee on their own side.
All compensation is paid through the brokerage at closing.
Individual Agents

Your business.
Your numbers.

You run your own book. The plan stays out of the way: one fee to carry your license, one fee per side, and a cap that comes early.

Sides 1 to 8After the cap
Annual fee$950Already paid
Per sales side$1,000$250
Annual cap$8,000 (8 sides)Reached
Per lease side$125$125
The Path Home (optional)$25$25
What it costs, all in.
4 sides
13.8%
$4,950 on $36,000. You keep $31,050.
8 sides
12.4%
$8,950 on $72,000. You keep $63,050.
15 sides
7.9%
$10,700 on $135,000. You keep $124,300.

Total paid to the brokerage in a year, assuming $9,000 gross commission per side. Excludes the optional donation.

How it works
Your cap and annual fee reset on your anniversary date.
Fees are charged per side that generates compensation. Lease fees don't count toward the cap.
All compensation is paid through the brokerage at closing.
Teams

Same plan.
A lower cap for your team.

A good team lead carries part of the load I'd otherwise carry: training, accountability, day-to-day support. Your members' cap reflects that.

Team leadTeam member
Annual fee$950$950
Per sales side$1,000$1,000
Annual cap$8,000 (8 sides)$4,000 (4 sides)
After cap, per sales side$250$250
Per lease side$125$125
Room to build.

The gap between what Makin' Moves charges your members and what you charge them is yours to set. Keep it, reinvest it in your team, or pass it along. It's your team, and you run it.

How it works
Every team member pays their own Makin' Moves fees. You're welcome to cover them for your people; just put it in writing.
Your terms with your members live in a written team agreement, on file with the brokerage.
All compensation, including your share of your members' deals, is paid through the brokerage at closing.
Team names and advertising follow TREC rules and always show Makin' Moves Realty.
Giving Back

We help people find homes. This helps more people keep one.

$25
Optional donation at closing

Opt in, and $25 from your closing goes to The Path Home. It's never required, and it never affects your plan. It's one small way the work we do every day can reach the neighbors who need it most.

About The Path Home

Formerly the Denton County Homeless Coalition, The Path Home works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Denton County. They do it through advocacy, coordination, and community involvement.

Barriers FundA local fund of last resort that helps people get or keep housing when no other source can.
Point in Time CountAn annual one-day count of people experiencing homelessness across the county.
Coalition and advocacyMonthly meetings that connect local nonprofits, plus local and federal advocacy on housing.
How it works
Opt in when you have a closing coming up, and we'll list it on your CDA. You are never obligated to do this on every transaction.
Your $25 comes out at closing, alongside your brokerage fees, and the brokerage sends it on.
Calculator

Run your numbers.

Put in your year and your current plan. See what you pay now and what you'd pay here.

Your year
Current brokerage

Fill in what applies from your agreement. Leave the rest blank.

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Estimate of what you'd pay your brokerage in a year on sales. Excludes leases, revenue share, stock, and one-time onboarding fees. Bring your current agreement and we'll confirm the details together.

Your Next Move

Making the move is simple.

1
Have a conversation

Coffee or a call. Tell me where your business is and where you want it to go. No pitch.

2
Run your numbers

Bring your current agreement. We'll run it through the calculator together, so you decide on real numbers.

3
Make it official

Independent contractor agreement, TREC sponsorship change, and a team agreement if you're bringing your team. I'll walk you through every step.

4
Get set up

Email, transaction platform, and the skill library, ready to go. Then we schedule your first coaching call and build your plan.

Your move, our moves.

Call me anytime. I mean it.

Justus Carlile
Broker/Owner