Keller Williams Profit Share: How It Works & How to Make It Work for You

Jul 6

If you’ve ever wished you could earn extra income in real estate without selling another house — you’re going to love Profit Share. It’s one of the best-kept secrets of Keller Williams Realty and one of the biggest reasons I stay right here.

What Is KW Profit Share?

In plain English: every Keller Williams market center shares a portion of its monthly profit with the agents who help grow the company. That means when you refer great agents to KW, you get rewarded for it.

Think of it as a passive income tree. You plant the seed by introducing someone you know. That agent closes deals, the office stays profitable, and you get your piece of the profit every single month that your referral contributes to the company’s profit. KW has shared over $2 billion with agents since this program began. (Read about the history of profit share here.)

Why Does KW Profit Share Matter?

This is one of the biggest things that sets KW apart. Instead of corporate owners or investors keeping all the profits, they flow back to the agents who actually make this company what it is.

It’s a real, meaningful chunk of income. For some agents, it’s a nice bonus that covers vacations, new computers, or holiday gifts. For others, it’s a significant piece of their retirement plan or family wealth-building strategy. You can see more about Profit Share and Growth Share directly from Keller Williams.

How Does Profit Share Work?

Join Keller Williams — You have to be with KW to participate.
Refer great people — When someone you introduce names you as their sponsor, you’re officially connected in the Profit Share system.
They sell real estate — When the market center is profitable and your referral contributes to that profit, you get paid.
Get paid for life — As long as you stay with KW for at least seven years, your Profit Share tree keeps growing and paying you even if you retire from selling houses altogether. Read about KW’s Profit Share Vesting if you want all the details.

Who Can You Sponsor?

Literally anyone who wants to build a real estate career with Keller Williams. Brand-new agents. Experienced top producers. Team leaders. People looking for a culture that supports them.

You don’t have to train them or manage them — though you can be as supportive as you want to be. KW takes care of the heavy lifting.

How Much Can You Earn?

Profit Share isn’t a guarantee, but it is a huge opportunity. It all depends on the agents you refer and the profit of the market centers they work in.

Why I’m So Passionate About It

I still remember my first Profit Share check. It was small but it felt like magic — money I didn’t have to hustle for. Every month, it keeps growing. It’s helped me pay for big purchases, save for the future, and show my family what passive income can look like.

Profit Share is such a core part of KW’s culture and I think more agents deserve to understand it and use it.

Ready to Build Your Own Profit Share Tree?

I’d love to help you. If you’re curious about Keller Williams, Profit Share, or how to get started, let’s talk.

👉 Connect with me on Instagram
👉 Send me an email to marysiems@kw.com
👉 Or just drop a comment below

Your future self will thank you for planting the seed today.

Keller Williams Profit Share FAQs

Q: Do I have to mentor my referrals?
Nope! KW handles onboarding, training, and support. You can be as involved as you want.

Q: Do I have to stay with KW forever to get Profit Share?
You do need to stay with KW for at least seven years to be vested. After that, you can retire and keep collecting your Profit Share checks for life. Read more about vesting here.

Q: Can I sponsor people in other states?
Yes! Your Profit Share tree can grow anywhere KW has offices — all over the world. Explore Keller Williams worldwide locations.