Why You Want Credit for Your Deals—and Not Your Team Lead
At CrossView Realty, MLS credit goes to the agent who actually did the work—and here’s why that matters for your career.
What Does “Agent Sale Credit” Mean?
When you close a transaction, the MLS credit records who the selling agent was. That credit appears in the public database and shows up in searches by buyers, other agents, and hiring brokers. At CrossView Realty, that credit goes to you, not a team lead or shadow agent.
Why Getting Your Own Deal Credit Really Matters
1. Builds Your Visibility in MLS Searches
Your name becomes visible across platforms like Realtor.com, Zillow, and county records. When someone searches for agents with recent sales in your market, they find you—not someone else.
2. Supports Your Personal Branding and Marketing
Every deal shows up on your profile and supports your credibility. Prospects and hiring brokers don’t see the team behind you —they see you as the professional who made it happen.
3. Helps With Future Recruiting and Brokerage Moves
If you ever decide to change brokerages, your MLS history follows you. Having credit tied to your name makes it easier to demonstrate experience and justify compensation levels.
4. Showcases Your Real Experience
MLS credit shows that you did the marketing, coordination, open houses, and client communication. That’s the real value—not just affiliation with a brand or team.
Common Misconceptions: Team Lead Credit vs. Agent Credit
“It doesn’t matter—my team gets the exposure.”
Exposure is nice, but when a buyer or referrer is searching MLS or using filter options (“sold by”), they only see the name credited to the transaction.“Credit stays within the team.”
That may help the team lead, but it doesn’t build the track record for you as a standalone agent. Remember: brokers hire or reward you for your own stats.
How CrossView Realty Supports Agents’ Career Growth
At CrossView Realty your deal credit goes to the agent who closed the transaction—and we emphasize that in two key ways:
We direct MLS listing and selling agent credit to you no matter your affiliation with a team lead or mentor.
We support personal branding and listings that highlight your name in marketing materials, social media, and local directories.
How You Can Maximize Your Agent Credit
Take ownership of every phase of the transaction—from lead generation to closing.
Use your own name in all buyer and seller communications, showings, and marketing.
Ensure MLS paperwork is correctly filled out to list you as the selling agent.
Save and share links to your sold listings for social proof and portfolio-building.
Final Takeaway
Getting MLS credit for your own deals is not just about pride—it's a strategic move that:
Builds your long-term visibility
Supports your marketing and personal brand
Creates a track record that follows you
Demonstrates your competence to clients and brokers
At CrossView Realty, we ensure that your name and efforts are recognized—and that credit stays with the agent who earns it.
Ready to take ownership of your career—starting with your next sold listing? Request a Meeting at CrossView Realty to learn how we empower agents like you to get full credit for your work.
👉 Submit the “Request a Meeting” form at https://www.joincrossviewrealty.com
