How To Raise Your TC Rates With Confidence

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TL;DR — Quick Q&A Summary

Q: When should you raise your TC rates?
A: When your workload, demand, or responsibilities outgrow your current pricing.

Q: Why does raising rates feel so guilty?
A: Most TCs are service-oriented and fear losing clients—not because the increase isn’t justified.

Q: What are the strongest signs it’s time?
A: Being fully booked, handling expanded scope, or maintaining the same rate for too long.

Q: Will raising your rates scare clients away?
A: The wrong ones might—and that’s a good thing. The right clients stay.

Q: How to increase TC rates without awkwardness?
A: Communicate clearly, give notice, and avoid apologizing.

Q: What mindset shift helps?
A: You don’t charge for tasks—you charge for risk reduction, expertise, and file management.

Q: How often should TCs revisit pricing?
A: At least annually, or anytime demand and value increase significantly.

How To Raise Your TC Rates With Confidence

Raising your rates as a Transaction Coordinator is one of those moments that signals you’re stepping into the CEO role of your business. It’s not emotional—it’s strategic. And yet, even the most experienced TCs feel a tug of hesitation when it’s time to adjust their pricing. You know your value has grown. You know your skill set is stronger. You know you’re delivering more than you were a year ago. But when it comes to actually raising your rates, guilt tends to take the wheel.

The hesitation usually sounds like this:

“What if they think I’m being greedy?”
“What if they go find someone cheaper?”
“What if they get upset or leave?”

But here’s the truth: raising your rates is not about being bold or dramatic. It’s simply aligning your pricing with the actual level of support, expertise, and responsibility you bring to every file. The agents who value what you do won’t leave over a reasonable increase. And the ones who do? They were never long-term clients.

Let’s break down the real signs it’s time to raise your rates, the mindset shift that eliminates guilt, and the practical steps to make this transition smoothly and professionally.

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Why Raising Your Rates Feels So Uncomfortable

The discomfort is rarely about money. It’s about fear of the reaction:

• Fear of losing clients
• Fear of appearing difficult
• Fear of seeming “too confident”
• Fear of disrupting the relationship

But you need to remember something foundational:

Agents rely on you far more than you rely on any single agent.

You keep them compliant.
You keep their deals moving.
You prevent problems before they escalate.
You protect their reputation.
You organize what they don’t have time to organize.

You’re not a task-doer.
You’re an operational partner.

Once that reality sinks in, raising your rates becomes a reflection of your value—not a risk to your relationships.

How Do You Know When to Raise Your Rates as a Transaction Coordinator?

There are very real, very practical signs that your prices are overdue for an update. Guilt has nothing to do with it. These business indicators will tell you exactly when it’s time.

You’re fully booked, constantly busy, or turning away files

If you’re operating at capacity—or beyond it—and agents are still contacting you for help, it’s time. High demand means your pricing no longer matches your market value.

You’re doing far more than you originally priced

Most TCs start with a simple contract-to-close service and slowly add more support without adjusting their pricing. Suddenly you’re doing offer management, coordinating with lenders, managing updates, calling vendors, and hand-holding nervous clients—but your fee hasn’t changed in two years.

Your workload has grown.
Your skills have grown.
Your pricing should, too.

You haven’t updated your pricing in over a year

Pricing isn’t permanent. Service-based businesses adjust yearly because skill sets evolve, communication improves, and systems get stronger. An experienced TC is worth more than a brand-new one—even if the tasks look similar on paper.

New clients accept your updated rate instantly

If you test a higher rate with a new agent and they say “yes” with zero hesitation, you’ve just validated your new pricing. And if new clients accept the new rate, but old clients are still on outdated pricing, it’s time to align everyone.

Your income doesn’t match your effort

Working harder doesn’t always translate to earning more—especially if your pricing is outdated. You can’t hustle your way out of a rate that’s too low.

You feel resentment, exhaustion, or undervalued

Your emotions are data. If you cringe when a particular agent sends a file, or you feel irritated when someone asks for more support, it’s likely because the value exchanged no longer feels fair.

Resentment is a pricing problem.

Your clients rely on you for more and more

As your reputation grows, agents don’t just want support—they want leadership. They want you to catch mistakes, anticipate issues, and keep their clients calm. Your shoulders carry more responsibility now.

That should be reflected in your pricing.

The Mindset Shift That Makes Raising Rates Easier

This shift removes 90% of the guilt:

You don’t charge for tasks—you charge for outcomes.

Tasks are cheap.
Outcomes are priceless.

Anyone can send an email.
Not everyone can:

• manage multiple parties
• understand contract structure
• prevent errors
• troubleshoot issues
• keep files compliant
• maintain tight timelines
• manage the emotional rollercoaster for clients

Your pricing mirrors your judgment, not your checklists.

Your fee reflects the peace of mind you bring—not the minutes you spend.

How Much Should You Raise Your TC Rates?

Here’s a practical approach:

• New clients → charge your ideal rate immediately
• Existing clients → increase 10–20%
• Big changes → phase increases over time

Raising rates is not guesswork. It’s strategy.

How to Prepare Before Announcing a Rate Increase

Preparation creates confidence. When you’ve done the groundwork, communicating your new rate becomes quick and professional.

Review your workload and financial goals

Ask yourself:

How many files can I actually handle?
What income level feels sustainable?
Which clients energize me versus drain me?

Your pricing should support a healthy, scalable business.

Decide on your updated Transaction Coordinator pricing strategy

You may want to:

• Adjust your flat fee
• Add service tiers
• Separate services into add-ons
• Create dedicated support options for teams

This is also a perfect moment to revisit how you package your services, since good structure makes pricing clearer. You can explore this in How To Create Useful TC Packages That Agents Want

Include your new pricing in your TC Agreement (non-negotiable)

Before you announce your updated rates, they must live inside your TC Agreement. Your pricing, boundaries, service scope, and communication standards all belong in writing.

If you are currently operating without a TC Agreement, consider this your wake-up call. You need one. It protects your business, your time, and your boundaries.

If you don’t have one yet, you can purchase my TC Agreement template individually or save more by getting it inside the TC Legal Bundle, which includes essential business documents to help you run a professional, protected operation.

And let’s clarify something important: when we talk about raising your rates, we’re referring to real improvements in your TC business—not arbitrary increases. You don’t raise prices “because time passed” or because you “need more money.” You raise them because your experience, precision, intuition, and systems have elevated—and your value has followed.

Write your script in advance

This saves you from rambling, over-explaining, or apologizing.

Choose the effective date

Most TCs provide a 30-day notice.
You can offer current clients a transition period if you want, but it’s not required.

How to Tell Agents You’re Raising Your Rates

Short.
Direct.
Professional.
Warm.
Not apologetic.

Here’s a simple email template:

Hi [Name],
Starting on [date], my transaction coordination fee will be updated to [new rate] per file.

This update reflects the level of support, communication, and responsibility involved in every transaction.

Any files opened before [date] will stay at your current rate.
Thank you for your trust—I look forward to continuing to support your business.

If it’s a verbal announcement, make it even shorter:

“Starting [date], my fee will be [new rate]. This aligns with the support and level of management required on each file.”

You’re not requesting permission.
You’re informing them of a professional change.

Handling Pushback Like a CEO

Some agents will shrug and say “no problem.”
Some will hesitate.
Some will leave.

All three are okay.

“That’s more than I expected.”

“I understand. This rate reflects the support and responsibility involved in every file.”

“Can I stay at my old rate?”

“Any files opened before [date] will stay at your current rate. After that, updated pricing applies.”

“I need to think about it.”

“Of course. Let me know how you’d like to move forward.”

You don’t need to convince anyone.
The right clients stay.

What Happens After You Raise Your TC Rates

Here’s what truly happens behind the scenes:

• Your best clients stay
• Your workload becomes lighter
• Your revenue becomes more stable
• You stop overextending yourself
• You feel more confident
• You attract better clients naturally

Raising your rates is not just a financial shift—it’s an energetic shift. It aligns your value with your pricing and your business with your boundaries.

FAQs About Raising TC Rates

Q: Won’t clients leave if I raise my rates?
A: Some might—but those are typically not the clients you want long-term.

Q: Should I apologize when announcing new pricing?
A: Absolutely not. You are informing, not asking for permission.

Q: Should TCs raise prices every year?
A: Yes, or whenever your value and responsibilities increase significantly.

Q: Should I test my new rate on new clients first?
A: Yes. It’s one of the easiest ways to validate pricing.

Q: What if I still feel guilty?
A: Guilt is temporary. Sustainability is not.

Q: How do I handle long-time clients?
A: Respectfully, professionally, consistently.

Key Takeaways

• You raise your TC rates when your workload and value have increased.
• Guilt is normal, but it doesn’t guide your business decisions.
• Your pricing should reflect real professional growth.
• You charge for outcomes, not tasks.
• Clear communication matters more than justification.
• Every pricing update belongs in your TC Agreement.
• You can purchase the TC Agreement template or save with the TC Bundle.
• The right clients stay—and your business becomes more sustainable.

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Final Word

Raising your rates is not a dramatic move—it’s a strategic one. It reflects your growth, your increased responsibility, and the elevated value you deliver to every transaction. When you align your pricing with your expertise, your business becomes more sustainable, your clients respect your boundaries, and your confidence strengthens.

The right agents stay.
The wrong agents fade out.
And your TC business becomes healthier than ever.