Choosing a host agency is one of the most critical decisions you will make. Signing the wrong contract can lock you into poor commission splits, restrict your supplier choices, or result in losing your client database when you leave. This Selector Matrix lists every major category you must evaluate before signing any host agency contract.
Evaluate host networks across 6 objective criteria: commission split tiers (beware of 70/30 traps with annual resets), technology pass-through fees (CRM, Travefy, email), client database portability (who owns the client data upon departure), consortia alignment (Signature vs. Virtuoso vs. Travel Leaders), education quality, and Seller of Travel exemption coverage.
Comparing host contract terms using this matrix helped an advisor avoid a host contract with a 2-year non-compete clause, allowing her to retain 100% of her client relationships and transition to direct independent accreditation when her volume reached $600k.
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Calculate your true break-even cost per Independent Contractor (IC) and model monthly profit margins across 70/30, 80/20, and 90/10 split structures.