Does it matter which commission advance company you choose?
August 22nd, 2008 by Sean Whaling
Let’s say you’ve decided to get a commission advance but you’re not sure where to start. By searching Google you’ll discover several companies offering the service, but how do you decide which one to choose? They are all the same, right? Wrong. Here are a few things to consider…
Experience – you want to make sure the Company you choose has been around long enough to understand the business and actually pay your commissions as advertised. We hear frequently at eCommission from customers who have used other companies that their advance actually took days, sometime weeks to fund. Various excuses are offered, but generally they boil down to being inexperienced and undercapitalized. eCommission is the largest provider of commission advance services in North America. We know the business and promise to fund all commissions within 24 hours from the time we receive your completed application. It’s a timeframe we guarantee, or your next advance is free.
Process – you are busy and applying for a commission advance isn’t something that should take all day. eCommission is the only company that offers its customers the ability to complete their entire application online. The process takes less than 5 minutes! Other companies require a series of back and forth faxing which can risk exposure of your personal information to others at your office. Only eCommission offers a private, confidential advance process.
Knowledge of Real Estate - eCommission has been in business in the United States since 2000, and the Management of the Company is credited with having created the commission advance industry in Canada almost 20 years ago. We understand the needs of real estate professionals and are the only company to have been selected by the largest national real estate brands in North America to serve as their exclusive provider for this service. The reason our knowledge of the business is important for you relates to the inevitable fact that sometimes, despite everyone’s best efforts, a sale that has been advanced will unexpectedly fall through. If this happens, you want to know you’re working with a company that understands the reality of your situation and is prepared to support you completely with your efforts to get the advance repaid or replaced. Inexperienced advance companies tend to place unrealistic expectations and timeframes on agents to repay canceled sales. At eCommission, our focus is on communication. As long as you are being forthright and keeping us apprised of your progress for repayment, we leave you alone to take care of business.
Professionalism – It amazes when customers call or email us after receiving an advance to compliment us for treating them with dignity and respect. It’s as though their conception of what an advance company must be beforehand has lowered their overall expectation for a good experience. Or perhaps they’ve used other companies and have had a bad experience. At eCommission, our goal is to exceed your expectations.
So does it matter which company you use to receive a commission advance? We believe it does, and hopefully I’ve highlighted some things to consider when making your decision. If we can be of further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our helpful customer service representatives, toll free at 877-882-4368.
