How To Raise Your TC Rates With Confidence
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, […]
How To Create Useful TC Packages That Agents Want
TL;DR — Quick Q&A Summary Q: What’s the purpose of creating TC packages?A: Packages make your services clear, easy to understand, and aligned with how agents actually work. They help you communicate value, set boundaries, and simplify your business. Q: What belongs in a baseline Contract-to-Close package?A: The essential coordination work you always do—contract intake, […]
Per File vs. Retainer Pricing: What No One Tells New Transaction Coordinators
Per File vs. Retainer Pricing is one of the first big decisions every Transaction Coordinator faces when setting up their business. Do you keep it simple with a per file fee, or explore monthly retainers like VAs and OBMs often do? The answer isn’t as black-and-white as some might think. While the public face of […]
How to Handle Agents Who Want Just a Little Help (Without Burning Out as a TC)
If you’ve been a Transaction Coordinator (TC) for more than five minutes, chances are you’ve heard some version of this line: “Hey, could you just help me with this one thing?” It might be a listing input, a disclosure form, or “just chasing the lender real quick.” The problem is, “just a little help” can […]
Should You Offer Listing Coordination as a Transaction Coordinator?
When you’re building your Transaction Coordination business, a big question is whether you should offer listing coordination at all. It can be a smart revenue stream and a retention play—because once you handle the listing, it’s natural for you to continue into contract-to-close. But without systems, boundaries, and smart pricing, it can drain your time […]
The Hidden Cost Of Discount Pricing In Transaction Coordination
The hidden cost of discount pricing in transaction coordination is bigger than most new TCs realize. At first, lowering your fees may seem like a quick way to attract clients—but in reality, undercharging can damage your profit, limit your growth, and even push away the very agents you want to work with. Heads up: This […]
What Real Estate Courses Skip (and TCs Desperately Need)
Real estate schools teach important foundations—but they’re designed around passing the state exam and preparing agents to represent clients, not around the day-to-day reality of transaction coordination. If you’re an aspiring Transaction Coordinator (TC), you’ve probably felt that gap: plenty of law and theory, not enough workflow, systems, or “what to do at 3:17 p.m. […]
Top Mistakes New TCs Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Starting out as a Transaction Coordinator (TC) is exciting—there’s freedom, flexibility, and the chance to build a business that supports both real estate agents and their clients. But let’s be real: those first few months can also feel like trial by fire. Mistakes are common, and while some are harmless learning experiences, others can cost […]
TC vs. REVA vs. Listing Coordinator: How to Choose the Right Role in Real Estate
TC vs. REVA vs. Listing Coordinator—these three real estate support roles often get mixed up, but they’re actually very different. Each one plays an important part in helping agents stay organized, compliant, and client-focused. In this guide, we’ll break down what each role really does, how they overlap, and which might be the best fit […]
How to Transition from Admin Assistant to Transaction Coordinator
How to Transition from Admin Assistant to Transaction Coordinator is a question many career changers ask when looking for new opportunities in real estate. If you’re currently working as an administrative assistant and looking for a career shift, becoming a Transaction Coordinator (TC) could be one of the smartest moves you’ll ever make. In this […]