How do you track broker fees and commissions?

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If you work with brokers, you know how important it is to track their fees and commissions accurately. Broker fees and commissions are the payments you make to the intermediaries who help you buy or sell assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or insurance. Tracking them correctly can help you manage your cash flow, budget, tax obligations, and profitability. In this article, we'll show you how to track broker fees and commissions using some simple tools and methods.

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1 Choose a tracking system

When tracking broker fees and commissions, the first step is to select a tracking system that meets your needs and preferences. You can use a spreadsheet, software, or cloud-based service to record and monitor your transactions and payments. Consider the type and number of brokers you work with, the frequency and complexity of your transactions, the level of detail and analysis you require, the security and reliability of the system, and the cost and convenience of the system when making your decision.

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Good salespeople do not like record keeping. They need good hires to do it for them. Alternatively, the companies that they work for should do it accurately. If they trust the support system, they don't usually bother about the details. Just focus on the sales and MIS.

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2 Set up categories and codes

The next step to track broker fees and commissions is to set up categories and codes that help you organize and identify your transactions and payments. Categories are broad groups that classify your transactions by type, such as buy, sell, rent, or insure. Codes are specific labels that identify your transactions by broker, asset, date, amount, or other criteria. For example, you can use codes like B1 for broker 1, S1 for stock 1, or 20210101 for January 1, 2021. You can also use color codes or symbols to highlight important or pending transactions.

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3 Enter and update data

The third step to track broker fees and commissions is to enter and update your data regularly and accurately. You should enter your data as soon as possible after each transaction or payment, and check for any errors or discrepancies. You should also update your data whenever there are changes or adjustments in your transactions or payments, such as refunds, discounts, or penalties. You can use formulas, functions, or automation tools to calculate and update your data automatically.

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4 Review and analyze reports

Periodically and comprehensively reviewing and analyzing your reports is the fourth step to track broker fees and commissions. Reports are summaries or charts that present your data in an understandable way. You can use them to compare fees and commissions across brokers, assets, or periods; evaluate your performance, profitability, or efficiency; recognize trends, patterns, or anomalies; plan future transactions or payments; and prepare tax returns or financial statements.

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5 Communicate and negotiate with brokers

The fifth step to track broker fees and commissions is to communicate and negotiate with your brokers effectively and professionally. You should share your reports with your brokers regularly, discuss any issues or concerns, and negotiate to get the best rates, terms, or services for your transactions or payments. Your reports can demonstrate your value and loyalty as a client, highlight your expectations and goals, request discounts, incentives, or referrals, help resolve disputes or conflicts, and build trust and rapport.

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Edward T MacConnell

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For my business, most clients do not even know or realize that their broker gets a commission or.a fee. The recent move towards transparency helps resolve this shortfall. But often the fee is not negotiable depending on the health benefit platform the client is on.

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6 Improve and optimize your tracking process

The final step to track broker fees and commissions is to improve and optimize your tracking process continuously and proactively. You should seek feedback and suggestions from your brokers, peers, or experts on how to improve your tracking system, categories, codes, data, reports, or communication. Additionally, exploring new tools, methods, or opportunities can help you optimize your tracking process. With these reports, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses, set benchmarks and targets, monitor progress and results, celebrate achievements and rewards, as well as learn from mistakes and challenges.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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It is never a bad thing to ask your broker what their fee is and if it is negotiable. I have seen brokers use the lack of transparency to charge clients a higher amount.

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1 Choose a tracking system

2 Set up categories and codes

3 Enter and update data

4 Review and analyze reports

5 Communicate and negotiate with brokers

6 Improve and optimize your tracking process

7 Here’s what else to consider

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