6th Ave Homes · Onboarding
Step 3 of 5 — How We Operate 6–8 min

Let's get clear.

This is how the business actually runs. Understand this, and you avoid most problems.

How deals actually work

  • Everything lives in Rechat Every lead, every contract, every client. If it's not in Rechat, it does not exist.
  • Files go in early, not late Open a file the moment you have a signed agreement. Don't wait until close — that's how things slip.

    If you wait until closing, you're already behind.

  • You're not alone on a deal A transaction coordinator backs you up. Your job is to drive it; theirs is to keep it on the rails.
  • Use judgment, then ask If something feels off — pricing, disclosures, a clause — pause and ask. We'd rather slow down than fix later.

When you get your first deal

Bookmark these. You'll come back to them often.

What's expected of you

  • Communicate clearly Reply to clients fast. Reply to your team faster. Silence is the enemy of deals.
  • Show up prepared Read the contract before the call. Know the comps before the showing. Be the most prepared person in the room.
  • Use the systems Rechat for everything. Slack for chatter. Don't run side workflows — they break the team.
  • Be open-handed Share what works. Ask when stuck. We're a team, not a roster of solo operators.

The rules that keep you safe

  • Be accurate Don't guess at facts about a property, a contract, or a deadline. Look it up or ask.
  • Know advertising basics Every social post, sign, and email has rules. TREC's advertising guidelines are the source of truth.
  • Use the system, not workarounds If a process feels slow, tell us — don't invent your own. Workarounds become liability.
  • Ask before you act Anything that involves money, signatures, or a contract change — check first.

How you get paid

The short version: clean file in, fast check out.

Important: The office is NOT notified until you submit the CDA Request and click "Notify Office."

This is the trigger. If you don't do this, nothing moves.

Full-Time

Direct disbursement at close. Title sends commission to 6th Ave; we issue your CDA and pay you after review — typically within 1–2 business days, minus splits and transaction fees.

Part-Time

Same flow, slightly different split. CDA still required for every deal. No CDA, no payout — no exceptions.

Part-time agents submit documents outside of Rechat. Victoria uploads and reviews everything manually. This is why the fee is higher.

  • Transaction fees A flat fee per closed deal covers compliance, TC support, and tooling. It's pulled before payout.
Important

You don't need to memorize this. You need to know where to go and who to ask.

What's next

What we expect — and where training lives

Page 4 sets the standard for how we want you to operate, and makes one thing clear: this onboarding is the front door, not the training itself.