Steve D ValentineReal Estate Mentor

Why I Sold My Brokerage

25 Jun 2026 · 0 min

Watch on YouTube

0:19

Steve D. Valentine sold his real estate brokerage because owning one meant double liability: he stayed personally liable as an agent while the brokerage carried its own. He also had to manage two separate accounting systems and deal with constant California Department of Real Estate oversight.

I used to own a brokerage until I didn't. And here's the reason I got out. But you would think, well, if you have your own brokerage, you have control over all the things you want to do. You're right. You have two sets of books you're running. You already have liability in the transaction as an agent, but then the broker as well has a liability and to basically babysit the company for the DRE.

More from Steve

6:13

It’s Not What Your House Is Worth; It’s What It Can Do for You (Pause, Identify, Respond)

4w ago

2:58

The Sober Living ADU Play: Why I Bought a Corner Lot With No HOA

1mo ago

1:07

Losing $20K to Keep My Word...

1mo ago

3:42

Is $100,000 more for your house worth the next 90 days of your life?

1mo ago

1:06

I Still Check The Likes...

1mo ago

1:16

The Best Thing I Did For My Client Wasn't Selling Her House...

1mo ago

2:00

When the rent is 3 months past due, and you find out this...

1mo ago

1:01

Where are sellers leaving money on the table?

1mo ago

1:09

The Right Tenants are like Gold!

1mo ago

2:55

Who you are is not what you do!

1mo ago

1:15

How To Keep A Straight Face When Your Seller's House Smells LIke Cat Pee?!

1mo ago

See all content