How does Basil equity vest?
Basil uses a time-based vesting model so agents who build long term earn increasing ownership over time.
Own what you build.
Nashville Real Estate Agent Careers With Equity
A realty company built like a law firm, powered like a tech company. Agents earn equity, not just commissions.
The Problem With Traditional Brokerages
At a law firm, associates work hard to become partners. When they do, they own a piece of the firm. They share in the profits. Their success compounds over time.
Traditional real estate brokerages don't work like that. Agents are 1099 contractors who earn commissions and build zero equity, no matter how much business they bring in. When they leave, they leave with nothing.
Tech companies give early employees stock options because they know that ownership aligns incentives and rewards the people who build the company.
Basil Is Different
We've structured Basil so that agents who prove themselves earn real ownership in the company. You vest over time. You share in quarterly profits. And when the company grows, your ownership grows with it.
This isn't a gimmick or a recruiting pitch. It's how the company is legally structured from day one.
Think of it like a law firm's partner track merged with a tech company's stock plan, but for a real estate brokerage.
Founding Agents
The agents who join Basil early get the biggest opportunity. Just like early employees at a startup, founding agents receive the most favorable equity grants.
Founding Stock Awards
Early agents receive equity grants that vest over time. The earlier you join, the larger the grant. These awards are designed to reward the agents who take the leap and help build Basil from the ground up.
Ongoing Stock Awards
It's not just a one-time thing. As you hit milestones and continue to grow with Basil, you receive additional stock awards. Top performers are continuously rewarded with more ownership.
Buy-In Opportunity
When you reach a certain level within the brokerage, you have the option to purchase additional equity. Unlike vesting grants, purchased equity vests immediately, giving you even more skin in the game.
Quarterly Distributions
Ownership isn't just on paper. Vested agents share in company profits every quarter. As the company grows, so do the distributions.
What Ownership Actually Looks Like
At a traditional brokerage, you earn commissions and that's it. At Basil, your income has multiple streams that compound over time.
Year 1
Year 3
Year 5
Year 7
Year 10
Traditional (Commission Only)
Basil Commission
Equity & Distributions
* These projections are for illustrative purposes only. Actual earnings depend on individual performance, market conditions, and company growth. Equity payouts depend on company performance and are not guaranteed. Past results do not guarantee future income.
Cumulative Wealth Over 10 Years
The real difference shows up over time. Ownership compounds.
$1.8M
$1.35M
$900k
$450k
$0
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
Yr 6
Yr 7
Yr 8
Yr 9
Yr 10
Basil (Commission + Equity + Distributions)
Traditional Brokerage (Commission Only)
* These projections are for illustrative purposes only and assume consistent production levels and company growth. Equity payouts depend on company performance and are not guaranteed. Actual results will vary based on individual performance, market conditions, and other factors.
What You Get at Basil
Competitive Splits
Industry-leading commission splits that reward your production from day one.
Equity Ownership
Earn real ownership in the company through vesting grants and performance awards.
Lead Generation
Apartment locating funnel, paid ads, organic content, and warm referrals fed directly to you.
Cross-Sell Revenue
Additional income streams through our insurance and lending ecosystem partnerships.
Training & Support
Full onboarding, scripts, processes, and ongoing coaching to help you level up.
License Reimbursement
We'll reimburse your licensing costs after your first 3 transactions and cover your continuing education.*
Tech-Forward Tools
Modern CRM, automated lead routing, and marketing tools. Not a fax machine in sight.
* Continuing education reimbursement is subject to maintaining a sustained level of transactions.
Who We're Looking For
- Licensed Tennessee real estate agents with existing books of business (founding team)
- Newly licensed agents hungry to build something from the ground up
- Agents frustrated with legacy brokerages who want to own, not just operate
- People who think long-term and want their work to compound
Apply to Join
Tell us about yourself and we'll be in touch.
Agent FAQ
Who should apply?
Licensed or soon-to-be licensed agents who want long-term upside and a modern brokerage operating model.