For many real estate agents, commissions are only part of the story. What if your brokerage also gave you the opportunity to build long-term wealth—not just from your own transactions, but from helping others succeed too?

That’s the promise of profit share at Keller Williams. In Erie, PA, Keller Williams Erie is attracting both commercial and residential agents who want to do more than close deals—they want to create financial security that grows year after year.

When paired with the trusted referral partnership of The Jim Barbour Property Group, profit share becomes an even more powerful tool for agents seeking to maximize income while building a strong community of collaboration.

Local Market Insights: Erie, PA in 2025

The Erie real estate market continues to present opportunities across both residential and commercial sectors:

• Residential Real Estate: Affordable pricing and demand from retirees, young families, and relocators keep transactions moving. The median home price is still significantly below the national average, allowing agents to work with motivated buyers and sellers.
• Commercial Real Estate: Development continues along Peach Street and the waterfront, with investors seeking retail, office, and mixed-use spaces. Agents with strong networks are well-positioned to serve these clients.

Why Profit Share Matters Locally: In a market like Erie, where affordability keeps deal volume healthy but margins may be tighter than larger metros, profit share offers agents an additional revenue stream beyond traditional commissions.

How Profit Share Works at Keller Williams

Keller Williams is unique among brokerages because it believes in sharing success with its agents. Here’s how the system works:

• Introduce Talent: When you introduce another agent to Keller Williams and they join, you become their sponsor.
• Brokerage Growth: As that agent closes transactions, they contribute to the profitability of the local office.
• Profit Distribution: A portion of the office’s monthly profits is shared back with agents who helped grow the office. You receive a share based on your sponsorship line.
• Unlimited Potential: Unlike commission caps, there’s no ceiling on profit share earnings. As your network grows, so does your long-term income potential.

At Keller Williams Erie, agents are using this system not just to increase their earnings but to build financial security for the future.

The Referral Advantage: The Jim Barbour Property Group

While profit share helps you earn from your network, referrals help you earn from your relationships. This is where The Jim Barbour Property Group comes in.

• Cross-Market Collaboration: Residential agents can confidently refer commercial clients, while commercial agents can refer residential opportunities.
• Trusted Local Reputation: Clients receive expert care from a group known for professionalism and results in Erie.
• Extra Income Stream: Referrals generate fees that add to your commission and profit share income—maximizing your total earnings.

By combining Keller Williams’ profit share model with referrals to The Jim Barbour Property Group, Erie agents are finding that they can truly scale their income in ways other brokerages don’t offer.

Why Keller Williams Erie Is Different

• Profit Share System: Build long-term wealth beyond your own transactions.
• Commission Cap Model: Keep 100% of your commissions after hitting your cap.
• World-Class Training & Technology: Proven tools to grow your real estate business.
• Collaborative Culture: Agents support one another through training, networking, and referrals.
• Trusted Referral Partnership: The Jim Barbour Property Group offers reliable opportunities to earn more through client collaboration.