Resident Realty vs Traditional Brokerage Splits
Same agent, same year of closings, two ways of paying a brokerage. Here is how the numbers compare.
The Two Models
A traditional split takes a percentage of every commission. Many brokerages also add monthly and per transaction fees on top of the split.
Resident Realty takes no percentage. You keep 100% of your commission and pay flat fees: $50 a month plus $300 per transaction side on the Standard Plan, or $249 a month with no transaction fee on the Top Producer Plan.
Side by Side
| Traditional split | Resident Realty | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of each commission | Yes, such as 70/30 | None |
| Cost as production grows | Rises with every closing | Flat fees, known in advance |
| Monthly fee | Varies by brokerage | $50 (Standard) or $249 (Top Producer) |
| Per transaction fee | Varies by brokerage | $300 (Standard) or none (Top Producer) |
| Setup and transfer fees | Varies by brokerage | None |
What It Looks Like Over a Year
An illustration with assumed numbers, not a quote. Replace them with your own figures.
| One year | Traditional split | Resident Realty Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Gross commission | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Transaction sides | 6 | 6 |
| What the brokerage takes | $19,794 | $2,400 |
| Difference | $17,394 |
The traditional column assumes a 30% split plus $300 per month and $199 per transaction. It does not describe any particular brokerage. To run your own numbers, use the compare fees calculator.
When a Split Can Make Sense
A split is not automatically a bad deal. If your brokerage gives you a steady flow of qualified leads, hands-on coaching you rely on, or a brand that wins you business you could not win on your own, part of the split pays for that. The question is whether what you get is worth what the split costs at your level of production.
If most of your business comes from your own sphere, referrals and marketing, a flat fee usually leaves more of your commission with you.
What Resident Realty Includes
- A CRM for managing leads and clients
- Transaction coordination software and eSignature contracts
- Your own agent website and document management
- Lead generation training and the mentor program
Resident Realty has served agents since 2000 and supports 600+ agents across Colorado, Arizona and Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keep Reading
- What Does 100% Commission Mean for Real Estate Agents?
- What Is a Real Estate Brokerage Cap?
- How Do Real Estate Brokerage Fees Work?
- 100% Commission Brokerage Comparison: How the Models Differ
- Compare the Resident Realty plans with your own numbers
- 100% Commission vs. Traditional Splits: What You Actually Keep
Keep 100% of Your Commission
Two plans, no percentage split, licensed in Colorado, Arizona and Texas.