The Cap Buy-Down Program: 20% Guaranteed ROI on Lead Investments

What if every dollar you invested in leads gave you a guaranteed return — before you even closed a deal?

At New England Landmark Realty, our Cap Buy-Down Program rewards agents who take business growth seriously. It's not reimbursement. It’s not a gimmick. It’s a 20% commission ROI built into the structure of our model — and it adds real money to your bottom line.

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What This Program Really Is

NOT the company buying leads for you
IS the company rewarding your smart investment

When you invest in your own leads — from any major real estate portal — we apply dollar-for-dollar credit to reduce your annual cap, up to your cap amount. This means you reach your $100,000 gross commission cap sooner — unlocking 90% split earlier and earning more throughout the year.

The ROI Math: $5,000 Lead Investment

Without Buy-Down:

$100K at 70% = $70,000
$20K at 90% = $18,000
Total Commission: $88,000

With $5,000 Buy-Down:

$95K at 70% = $66,500
$25K at 90% = $22,500
Total Commission: $89,000

Gain: $1,000 in additional commission

ROI: 20% guaranteed return on your $5,000 investment — before you even close any of those new leads.

Triple Benefit Breakdown

Immediate Commission Boost
- $1,000+ more in split commissions
Lead Generation Value
- $5K in leads could generate $15K–$25K in new GCI
- 3–5x ROI common for portal-based lead investments
Business Growth Acceleration
- Unlock 90% split sooner
- Gain motivation to close more, earlier

Reminder: Hitting your $100,000 GCI cap equals $70,000 in personal income at the 70% split — after that, you're earning at 90%.

What You Earned vs. What You Get

You earn this reward by:

Reaching 80% of your $100,000 cap (i.e., $80,000 GCI / $56,000 earned)
Investing your own money in lead generation
Documenting purchases from qualified platforms

The company rewards you with:

Earlier access to 90% split
Extra income from higher commission share
Recognition for smart business building

Common Misconceptions

“NELR should just pay for my leads.”
This program rewards ownership. You’re investing in your business — we reward that.
“I planned to spend $10K, so reduce my cap now.”
Only actual, documented investments count. We reward action, not intention.
“This is just lead reimbursement.”
No — this is a structured commission incentive with performance thresholds.

Bottom Line Value

$5,000 in lead investment (yours to keep)
$1,000+ in extra commission income
Accelerated path to 90% split
Up to $25K in added deals from those leads

How to Activate This Program

Track your lead purchases from qualified sources
Reach 80% of your $70K cap
Submit documentation for approval
Enjoy faster access to higher income

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Turn Lead Spending Into Income Acceleration

You're already investing in your business — now get rewarded for it. If you want to grow smarter, faster, and more profitably, let’s talk about how the Cap Buy-Down Program can work for you.

Tony Walton
Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty
26 N Main Street, Suite 2
Waterbury, VT 05676
Phone: 802-253-4711
Email: tonywalton@nelandmark.com
Web: www.nelandmark.com

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