Accounting & tax services for real estate professionals
Commission checks show up on their own schedule. Closing costs, marketing spend, mileage, and 1099 income don’t pause just because the market slowed down for a month. Brammer, Begnaud, & Lattimore has worked with real estate agents, brokers, and investors across Southeast Texas since 1950, and we know the difference between a solo agent with three listings and a broker splitting commissions across a ten-person team.
Our bookkeeping, tax, and advisory teams build your books around how real estate income actually moves: irregular deposits, deductible marketing costs, and property-level reporting for anyone holding rentals or flips. That means fewer surprises at tax time and more hours back in your week for showings, closings, and client calls. Whether you’re licensed under a brokerage or running your own agency, we handle the numbers so you can handle the deals.
Fixed monthly fees, no billing surprises
Real estate income is unpredictable enough without an accounting bill that swings with it. BBL bundles bookkeeping, payroll, tax prep, and advisory support into one fixed monthly fee, so you know the exact cost before the year starts and never open an invoice wondering why it’s higher than last month’s.
- No hourly billing and no surprise fees after a busy closing season
- One flat monthly rate covers bookkeeping, payroll, and tax planning together
- Predictable costs make it easier to budget through slow months
- Add services as your brokerage, team, or rental portfolio grows, without renegotiating the whole arrangement
Year-round tax planning & deduction strategies
Waiting until March to think about taxes costs real estate professionals real money. Commission-based income, vehicle mileage, home office use, marketing spend, and continuing education all carry deduction opportunities that get missed when tax planning only happens once a year. We build a plan around your actual schedule, not a generic template, and check in on it throughout the year, not just at filing time.
For investors and agents holding rental property, that includes depreciation strategy, cost segregation analysis, and guidance on 1031 exchanges so you can defer gains and reinvest instead of handing a chunk to the IRS. We also help set quarterly estimated payments so a strong closing quarter doesn’t turn into a tax bill you didn’t budget for. Our business tax planning service covers entity-level strategy alongside your personal return, so nothing falls through the cracks between the two.
Real time financial visibility
Agents and brokers make fast decisions. Deciding whether to take on another listing agent, invest in a marketing push, or buy another rental shouldn’t wait on a bookkeeper’s schedule. Our secure online platform gives you 24/7 access to current cash flow, commission tracking, and expense reporting, so the numbers are ready whenever you need them, not just at month-end.
Investors managing multiple properties get property-level profit and loss reporting, so you can see which units are pulling their weight and which ones need a second look. No spreadsheets to reconcile, no waiting on a callback. Just a clear, current picture of where your business stands.
CFO-level guidance without the full-time cost
Most real estate professionals don’t need a full-time CFO on payroll, but they do need someone thinking strategically about the business behind the business. BBL delivers that guidance at a fraction of what an in-house hire would cost, covering the decisions that shape whether your business scales or stalls.
Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting
We help you plan around seasonal closing swings so a slow quarter doesn’t catch you flat-footed.
Entity Structuring
Our entity type analysis service reviews whether an LLC, S-corp, or partnership structure fits your commission income and liability exposure best.
Growth & Expansion Planning
Adding agents, opening a second office, or scaling a rental portfolio all change your numbers. We model the impact before you commit.
Retirement Plan Analysis
We compare retirement plan options suited to commission-based income, so saving for the future doesn’t compete with running the business.
Frequently Asked Questions about accounting and tax services for real estate professionals
Do you work with real estate agents who are independent contractors?
Yes. Most agents receive 1099 income rather than a W-2, and that changes how deductions, quarterly estimated taxes, and retirement contributions work. We build your tax plan around commission-based income, not a template made for salaried employees.
Can BBL help with a 1031 exchange?
Yes. We guide real estate investors through 1031 exchange timing, qualifying property rules, and reporting requirements so gains can be deferred and reinvested instead of taxed immediately. We coordinate closely with your closing agent to keep deadlines on track.
How does the fixed monthly fee work for real estate professionals?
One flat monthly rate bundles bookkeeping, payroll, and tax planning based on your business size and needs, so there’s no hourly billing or surprise invoice after a busy closing season. You can check estimated pricing anytime using our pricing calculator.
Do you serve real estate investors as well as agents and brokers?
Yes. We work with agents, brokers, and property investors across Southeast Texas, including depreciation strategy, cost segregation, and property-level profit and loss reporting for anyone holding rental units alongside their agent business.
How long has BBL served Southeast Texas real estate professionals?
Brammer, Begnaud, & Lattimore has served real estate professionals in Port Arthur and Southeast Texas since 1950. Over seven decades we have worked with agents, brokers and investors, helping them stay solvent through strong years and hard ones with accounting, advisory, and tax support.
Get started with BBL today
You got into real estate to close deals, not chase receipts. Brammer, Begnaud, & Lattimore has guided real estate professionals across Southeast Texas through tax season, slow months, and growth spurts since 1950, with a fixed monthly fee that never leaves you guessing what the invoice will say.
Let’s talk about how we can help you and your real estate business.
