Bookkeeping for Real Estate Agents & Brokers in Arizona

Real estate income is lumpy. A few closings can make the year, and then months go by with marketing, MLS dues and mileage going out and nothing coming in. Without good books it's hard to know what you actually earned, what you can spend, and how much to set aside for taxes.

We keep agents, teams and small brokerages organized every month: commissions recorded at gross with splits and fees broken out, every marketing dollar tracked, and a clear set of numbers for your quarterly estimated taxes.

What we handle for real estate agents and brokers

• Recording commissions at gross, with brokerage splits, referral fees and transaction fees broken out
• Team splits and agent payouts, including 1099s for agents you pay
• Marketing, lead-generation and CRM costs tracked by category
• Mileage and vehicle expenses kept in a format your tax preparer can use
• MLS, association and licensing dues
• Earnest money and trust activity kept separate when a brokerage needs it

Arizona tax notes

Arizona doesn't charge transaction privilege tax on real estate commissions, so for most agents the big tax issue is federal and state income tax, paid through quarterly estimates. We give you a running profit number each month so you know what to set aside.

Many agents also ask about forming an LLC or electing S-corp status. We don't make that call for you, but clean books make the conversation with your CPA quick and accurate.

More than bookkeeping: insight you can use

We're more than a bookkeeper who keeps your books current. Every month we look at your numbers and tell you what they mean: where margins are slipping, which costs are creeping up, and practical ideas to make and save more money. Think of us as a light fractional CFO, at a bookkeeping price.

For real estate agents and brokers, that usually means:

• Cost per closing and return on each lead source
• Profit by month against your goals, so slow seasons don't surprise you
• How much to set aside for quarterly taxes, updated each month
• Spending that's creeping up, like subscriptions and paid leads you no longer use

What it costs

Monthly bookkeeping starts at $250 per month. Most of our clients pay around $500 per month, depending on how many accounts we reconcile and how many transactions you have. Book a quick call and we'll give you an exact quote.

Frequently asked questions

I'm a solo agent. Is monthly bookkeeping worth it?

For most agents with steady closings, yes. Good books usually pay for themselves in deductions you'd otherwise miss and in fewer surprises at tax time.

Can you handle a team or small brokerage?

Yes. We track agent splits, team payouts and 1099s, and we can report profit by agent or by team.

Do you work with my brokerage's commission statements?

Yes. We record each closing from your commission statement so gross commission, splits and fees are all visible.

Services for your business

We work with real estate agents and brokers across Arizona, including Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Phoenix and Scottsdale. See all service areas.