Agent opportunities · East Hawaiʻi
Looking for
a change?
Keep more of what you earn.
Get support from a broker who knows your market.
A boutique brokerage serving Hawaiʻi Island’s East Side,
from North Hilo to Volcano.
At closingNo transaction fees
Every monthNo monthly brokerage fees
When you joinNo startup fee
As you growNo annual reset of your earned rate
Earn it. Keep it.
A better rate that stays with you.
Build your production with Living on Big Island Realty and earn permanent commission terms that remain in place while you are affiliated with us.
7.5%
Permanent brokerage rate
$7,500
Maximum annual brokerage share
Two ways to earn the permanent rate and cap
$100,000in one brokerage year
Earn $100,000 in gross commissions on closed transactions with us in a single brokerage year.
$200,000cumulatively over time
Reach $200,000 in total gross commissions with us over multiple years. Your progress carries forward.
Your permanent 92.5/7.5 split begins the following brokerage year. You keep 100% after reaching the $7,500 annual cap. Your earned rate stays in place even if production falls; the annual cap renews each brokerage year.
Clear from the first closing
Your starting commission program.
A sliding scale rewards your production as the year progresses.
| Annual gross commissions | You keep | Brokerage share |
|---|---|---|
| First $50,000 | 85% | 15% |
| Next $50,000 | 92.5% | 7.5% |
| Above $100,000 | 100% | 0% |
Maximum annual brokerage share: $11,250.
Each rate applies only to the commission dollars within that bracket. This schedule renews each brokerage year until you qualify for permanent terms.
What that looks like at $150,000 in annual gross commissions
Starting program: you keep $138,750.
After permanent terms begin: you keep $142,500.
Illustration before taxes, your own business expenses and the optional web/email package. This is a commission calculation, not an earnings promise.
Small firm. Personal support.
Independence, with someone to call.
Our focus is straightforward brokerage support and practical East Side knowledge.
Direct broker access
Work directly with Dan on transaction questions, offer strategy, due diligence and transaction review.
Practical transaction support
AI-supported transaction checklists help track documents and deadlines, alongside broker guidance and review.
Mentoring for new agents
Get practical guidance through your early transactions as you build knowledge, confidence and your own business.
Optional web + email: $150/year
A personalized LivingOnBigIsland.com subdomain and branded email address are available if you want them.
Choose how you run your business.
You pay for your own marketing and collateral, licensing, MLS, association dues, continuing education and individual business expenses.
Why work with Dan?
Experience you can call on.
Dan Tousignant
Principal Broker · RB-24565
- 30 years of professional project management and business expertise Practical experience to help keep transactions organized and on track.
- Significant construction experience – Licensed contractor on Cape Cod for 20 years Familiarity with local building practices to help you recognize property issues and ask better questions.
- A passion for helping buyers find a home hereA focus on Hawaiʻi Island’s East Side and the people who want to make a life here.
Build a business that fits your life
Is this the right fit for you?
We value clear communication, responsive client service and follow-through.
Experienced agents
Keep your independence and limit brokerage overhead, with direct access to your principal broker when you need it.
Part-time agents
Build at a pace that fits your life. The cumulative qualification path recognizes progress over more than one year.
Newer agents
Start with mentoring and practical transaction guidance in a small firm where you can ask questions.
A few common questions
Know what to expect.
What counts toward the commission thresholds?
Gross commissions are commissions earned on closed transactions with Living on Big Island Realty before the brokerage split. Your written affiliation agreement defines the applicable brokerage year and commission terms.
When does the permanent rate take effect?
After you reach either $100,000 in gross commissions in one brokerage year or $200,000 cumulatively with us, your permanent 7.5% brokerage rate and $7,500 annual cap begin the following brokerage year. The qualifying year follows the starting schedule.
What if my production drops after I qualify?
Your earned 7.5% brokerage rate remains in place while you are affiliated with us. You do not have to requalify each year. The $7,500 annual cap renews each brokerage year.
Do I have to recruit other agents?
No. Your commission terms are earned through your own production with the brokerage.
Is the $150 web and email package required?
No. It is optional. There are no transaction fees, monthly brokerage fees or startup fee. You remain responsible for your own individual business expenses.
Let’s talk about your business
Let’s compare
what you pay now.
Tell me about your production, the support you use and what you want from your next brokerage.
Dan Tousignant
Principal Broker · RB-24565
(808) 753-6634
dan@livingonbigisland.com
Living on Big Island Realty
Hilo, Hawaiʻi · RB-24564
Independent contractor opportunity. Commission terms are subject to your written affiliation agreement. Gross commissions refer to closed transactions with our brokerage before the brokerage split. No income is promised or guaranteed.