Comparison

100% Commission Brokerage Comparison: How the Models Differ

Brokerages that advertise 100% commission do not all work the same way. Here is how the common models differ.

Three Common Models

Flat fee, 100% commission

No percentage split. The agent pays flat fees, such as a monthly fee, a per transaction fee, or both, and keeps the rest of every commission. The cost stays the same whether a closing is large or small.

Capped split

The agent pays a percentage split on each closing until the total reaches a yearly cap, then keeps 100% for the rest of the cap year. Some brokerages call this 100% commission after cap. Fees often continue after the cap, and the cap usually resets each year. Our guide to brokerage caps goes into the details.

Traditional split

The agent pays a percentage of every commission, with no cap, often with fees on top. The brokerage's share rises with the agent's production.

At a Glance

	Flat fee	Capped split	Traditional split
Percentage split	None	Until the cap	On every closing
Predictable yearly cost	Yes	Up to the cap	No
Cost as production grows	Flat	Rises, then levels off	Keeps rising
Fees to ask about	Monthly, per transaction	Post-cap, annual, technology	Monthly, desk, franchise

Plans differ from brokerage to brokerage and change over time, and some brokerages offer more than one model. Always get the current plan in writing.

Questions That Separate One Brokerage From Another

What will I pay in total over a year at my current production?
Which fees continue after a cap, and when does the cap reset?
Are there franchise, technology or risk management fees?
What tools, training and support are included in the fees?
Are there setup or transfer fees to join?

Where Resident Realty Fits

Resident Realty is a flat fee 100% commission brokerage, licensed in Colorado, Arizona and Texas. There is no split and no cap. Agents choose one of two plans:

Standard Plan. $50 per month plus $300 per transaction side.
Top Producer Plan. $249 per month with no transaction fee.

Below 8 transaction sides a year the Standard Plan usually costs less. At 8 or more, the Top Producer Plan does. There are no setup fees and no transfer fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no single answer. It depends on how many transactions you close, where your business comes from and how much support you need. The right model is the one that costs you the least for the support you actually use.

Resident Realty is a flat fee 100% commission brokerage. Agents keep 100% of their commission and pay $50 a month plus $300 per transaction side, or $249 a month with no transaction fee.

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