Real Estate Bookkeeping
Clean books, every month, without the dread
Monthly categorization, reconciliation, and reporting built for real estate — commission splits, agent payouts, and financials that reflect how a brokerage actually makes money. Delivered by our sister brand, Tides Bookkeeping.
Why your books keep slipping
Most brokers and agents aren't behind because they're careless. They're behind because bookkeeping is the one job that's easy to put off until it's a problem — and real estate money movement is genuinely complicated.
You don't actually know your numbers
When the books are a year behind, you're running the brokerage on gut feel. You can't tell a good month from a bad one until it's too late to do anything about it.
Commissions make generic bookkeeping fall apart
Splits, agent payouts, and referral fees don't fit standard categories. Bookkeeping that isn't commission-aware produces financials you can't actually trust.
Tax season becomes a fire drill
Messy records mean a frantic scramble every spring — and an accountant who charges more to clean up the gaps. You overpay in stress and in fees.
What you get
What's included
A full monthly close, handled end to end. You send the access; the Tides team does the work and sends back numbers you can trust.
Monthly categorization & reconciliation
Every transaction sorted to the right account and reconciled against your statements, so the books match reality down to the dollar.
Commission-aware tracking
Splits and agent payouts tracked correctly, so your financials reflect how the brokerage actually earns and pays.
Monthly P&L and balance sheet
A clean profit and loss statement and balance sheet each month — so you can see what you made, what you spent, and what the business is worth.
Accounts receivable tracking
We keep tabs on what's owed and how long it's been outstanding, so money you've earned doesn't quietly go uncollected.
Year-end close & tax package
A tidy, finalized year-end close and a tax-ready package your CPA can work from directly — no cleanup, no back-and-forth.
Advisory access for money questions
When you need to make a call — a hire, a new agent split, an office lease — you have someone who knows your numbers to talk it through with.
Pricing
What it costs
Flat monthly pricing, delivered by our sister brand, Tides Bookkeeping.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Priced to your transaction volume and accounts
- Monthly categorization + reconciliation
- Commission split & agent payout tracking
- Monthly P&L + balance sheet
- Accounts receivable tracking
- Year-end close + tax-ready package
- Advisory access for money questions
Who this is for
Brokerages and agents that have outgrown winging it — and operators who are simply done doing it themselves.
What changes
You know exactly how much the brokerage made last month, where it went, and whether you're on track. The books are current, splits and payouts reconcile, and your accountant has everything they need. Tax season stops being an event you brace for.
Talk About ThisCommon questions
Who actually does the bookkeeping?+
Your books are handled by Tides Bookkeeping, our sister brand. Tides already serves active real estate clients every day, so you get a team that knows commissions and brokerage financials. You can learn more at tidesbookkeeping.com.
How much does it cost?+
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $300/mo, delivered by Tides. The exact number depends on your transaction volume and how many accounts you run, but we'll quote you a flat monthly price up front so there are no surprises.
My books are a mess — is that a problem?+
No. Most clients come to us behind or with records in rough shape. We assess where things stand, get you caught up and reconciled, then keep you current month after month.
Do you handle commission splits and agent payouts?+
Yes — that's the whole point. We track books in a way that accounts for splits and payouts, so brokerages and agents get financials that reflect how the business actually runs.
Do you file my taxes?+
We don't file returns, but we make filing easy. You get a clean year-end close and a tax-ready package your accountant or CPA can use directly — and we're happy to coordinate with them.
Want to talk through Real Estate Bookkeeping?
Book a free 30-minute call. No pitch — we will figure out whether this is the right next move for your business.