A buyer was ordered to pay $24,000 after breaking a buyer broker agreement—and it’s raising serious questions across the real estate industry.

In this episode of Life at Ten Tenths, Matt and Garrett break down one of the first known buyer broker agreement arbitration cases, where a brokerage was awarded a full buyer-side commission after a buyer went under contract with another agent.

This conversation goes far beyond the headline.

We explore what this case could actually mean for agents, brokerages, and consumers as buyer broker agreements become the new normal. From enforcement and ethics to service standards, reputation risk, and long-term industry consequences, this episode takes an honest look at both sides of the argument.

This isn’t about choosing sides—it’s about understanding the implications.

In this episode, we discuss:

1. What happened in the $24,000 buyer broker agreement arbitration
2. Whether agents should enforce buyer broker agreements
3. How this could raise—or damage—the bar for real estate service
4. The difference between contracts, relationships, and trust
5. Why buyer education and process matter more than ever
6. What agents and brokerages should be thinking about moving forward

If you’re a real estate agent, broker, or team leader navigating buyer broker agreements, this conversation will help you think more clearly about how you show up, how you protect your business, and how you protect your reputation.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

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Chaos isn’t a workload problem—it’s a consistency problem.

Many real estate professionals find themselves stuck in a reactionary cycle—busy when business is flowing, scrambling when it slows down, and constantly feeling like they’re either catching up or falling behind.

In this episode of Life at Ten Tenths, Matt and Garrett break down why that cycle exists and how to step off it.

This conversation is about implementation and ownership.

Not doing more. Not chasing new tactics. Instead, let's build consistency through daily routines, intentional planning, and protecting the non-urgent actions that quietly create long-term results.

You’ll learn how to move from reacting to your business to leading it, why urgency often crowds out what actually matters, and how consistent execution creates stability in both your business and your life. Whether you’re coming off a strong end to the year or starting fresh, this episode will help you take control of the year ahead with clarity and intention.

Hustle can create momentum—but without a plan, it rarely creates sustainability.

As the year wraps up, many agents default to the same strategy: do more. More calls. More content. More effort. But “doing more” without clarity isn’t a plan—it’s a fast track to burnout and frustration.

In this episode of Life at Ten Tenths, Matt and Garrett break down what actually creates results in a real estate business that lasts. They explore why vague goals and generic plans fall apart, how structure can reduce pressure instead of adding it, and why clarity around actions, standards, and alignment is the real driver of growth.

You’ll hear practical examples, relatable analogies, and simple ways to regain momentum—even if you’re short on time or feeling behind. Whether you already have a plan or haven’t started yet, this conversation will help you refocus on what matters most and take meaningful action right now.

This episode is about building a business plan that works with your life, not against it—and creating results you can actually sustain.