Find your path at Here Realty
Why our agents are here
Our agents explain, in their own words, why they chose Here Realty.
What Here Realty stands for
Mission
Empowering and accelerating the careers of our real estate professionals.
Vision
To be a real estate company that grows our agents’ businesses and strengthens their brands.
Belief
Real estate is driven by our associates’ image and drive.
Behavior
Our agents think like top producers, act like trainers, and focus on customer service, productivity, and profitability.
Relationship philosophy
We work collaboratively with our associates, ensuring creativity and dedication in achieving our goals.
Goal
To dominate our markets memorably and profitably.
Splits, caps and fees
- Here Realty is an independent brokerage, so there are no franchise fees or royalties.
- Our monthly fees are low.
- You choose one of two commission plans when you join.
- Pay It Forward: you make one flat payment for your anniversary year and then keep 100% of every commission.
- Tier split with a low cap: once you hit your cap, you keep 100% for the rest of your anniversary year.
- Your cap resets on your anniversary date, not on January 1.
- Tier split agents can switch to Pay It Forward on their renewal date.
- We go over the numbers with you in person.
Listing launch and brand marketing, made in‑house
- Every listing launch gets professional photos, video, drone video, a 360 tour, graphic design and direct mail support.
- Our own photographer and designers make all of it in-house.
- Nothing is outsourced.
- Our listing videos put you on camera, so every listing also builds your brand.
- Book a one-on-one video and photo shoot at a location of your choice to build your brand.
- Our designers set up your business cards, sign riders, email signature and social media branding.
- You request designs for every stage, from coming soon to just sold, in your own private Slack channel.
- You can build your own brand at Here Realty.
Broker support and technology
- Our managing broker reviews your contracts and answers compliance questions, so you can stay focused on clients.
- Our agents help build CRM AiGENT, the CRM you use to work your sphere.
- Each morning it tells you who to contact and drafts the message in your own voice.
- Our Agent Hub, open anytime, holds our policies, training videos and answers to common questions.
- Transactions run in Dotloop, and we set up your access.
- The brokerage’s errors and omissions insurance covers every agent.
A culture of collaboration
- Here Realty is built on professionalism, collaboration and mutual respect.
- We stay small and selective on purpose.
- Our agents trade wins, ideas and what is working this season.
- Our written No Drama Policy keeps disagreements private and asks agents to lift each other up.
Where Here Realty agents work
- Our office is at 875 Oaklawn Avenue, Suite 102, in Cranston.
- Our agents list homes across Rhode Island, from Providence and Warren to Narragansett and Pascoag.
- We are licensed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, so your business can follow your clients.
- Agents licensed in Massachusetts use MLS PIN, and agents licensed in Connecticut use SmartMLS.
How to join Here Realty
- Start with a confidential conversation with James, our principal broker and founder.
- Choose the commission plan that fits your production.
- Complete your onboarding paperwork in person at our Cranston office.
- We file your paperwork with your MLS, your Realtor board and the state.
- You get your Slack channel, Dotloop access and Agent Hub login.
- Our designers set up your branding before your first listing launch.
Questions agents ask
Does Here Realty charge franchise fees or royalties?
Here Realty is an independent brokerage, so there are no franchise fees or royalties.
Is there a cap?
Yes, the tier split plan has a low cap.
Once you reach it, you keep 100% of each commission for the rest of your anniversary year.
What is Pay It Forward?
Pay It Forward is one of our two commission plans.
You make one flat payment for your anniversary year and then keep 100% of every commission.
What marketing does each listing launch get?
Every listing launch gets professional photos, video, drone video, a 360 tour, graphic design and direct mail support, all made in-house.
Can I switch plans?
Yes, if you are on the tier split plan, you can switch to Pay It Forward on your renewal date.
What fees does Here Realty charge?
There are no franchise fees, and our monthly fees are low.
We go over every fee with you in person.
Can I build my own brand?
Yes, you can build your own brand at Here Realty.
Which states does Here Realty work in?
Here Realty is licensed in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Is there desk duty or an office meeting?
There is no desk duty, and we meet as an office once a month.
What happens to my production and cap if I transfer?
If you transfer with deals pending, Here Realty honors your current production and cap status.
How do I join?
The first step is a confidential conversation with James.
Fill out the form on this page, or call James at (401) 862-9078.
Is Here Realty the right fit?
The first step is a confidential conversation with James.
Tell us about yourself, and James will contact you to set up a time to talk.
You can also call James at (401) 862-9078.





