Reading at Seth's blog about how real estate commissions have soared, not because the realtors have learned to work harder, but by the simple escalation of home prices. (Seth's Blog)
Photographers have seen a stagnation in fees in many areas. Maybe it is because the pricing model we use is a standard 'last century' model? What if we charged by the hour with a base 'aesthetic' fee? What if a photographer requested a percentage of the increase in revenue to the client that his picture was able to help create? What if a photographer, upon hearing the job requirements, replied that she would take a small commission up front with an escalating commission quarterly so as to spread the payments out over an extended time? Lots of 'what-ifs'.
But I can tell you that if you are doing the same amount of work and getting paid less - or even substantially more - it bears some examination and planning.
I don't think consumers will continue to see flat 6-7% commissions for real-estate agents as the houses in Phx double or triple in price over the next 5-8 years. There will be real estate agents that will exploit the disparity and do very well in the process.
Photographers learning a thing or two from Real Estate agents? Who woulda thunk it?
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