Successful agent business models include focusing on mid-to-high priced listings, building referral engines that provide over fifty percent pipeline sources, and tracking cost per closing at or below seventeen percent. For example, one agent reported spending ninety minutes on follow-up daily, maintaining five nurtures at ninety days, and using tech like ReimagineHome for content, resulting in profitability from one monthly closing. These systems optimize efficiency and margins, making the math work sustainably.