real estate
brokerage comparison
Tool Description
This “Real Estate Brokerage Comparison” tool allows users to efficiently compare various real estate brokerages. Users can sort brokerages from high to low based on their Glassdoor review scores, maximum commission split, and minimum commission split for each brokerage. Additionally, the tool features two dropdown menus on the right, enabling users to select and view two brokerages side by side for a detailed comparison (e.g., eXp Realty vs Keller Williams). This information is based on interviews & research.
eXp Realty
Glassdoor Rating – 3.5K Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 80/20 - 100/0 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 0% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | $16K | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | $16K | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | Yes | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | Yes | |
| Standardized Fees | Yes | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | $85 | |
| Transaction Fees | $25 | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | $60/transaction, $750 cap | |
| Training | 50+ Live/week & On-line University + Sponsor training | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | Yes | |
| Free Sponsor Value | Yes | |
| Revenue Share Income | Yes | |
| Retirement Income Path | Yes | |
| Willable Income Path | Yes |
Compass
Glassdoor Rating – 2.4K Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 60/40 - 92.5/7.5 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | None | |
| Production CapΒΉ | Sometimes | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | N/A | |
| Standardized Fees | No | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | $145 - varies by office | |
| Transaction Fees | 4 Marketing Fee% | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | $2000/year | |
| Training | Compass Adacemy | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
RE/MAX
Glassdoor Rating – 3.3K Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 60/40 - 95/5 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 5% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | $23K | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | No | |
| Standardized Fees | No | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | $300 - $2,500 | |
| Transaction Fees | Included in Royalty | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | $400/Year | |
| Training | Online University | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Keller Williams
Glassdoor Rating – 7.9K Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 70/30 - 100/0 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 6% until cap | |
| Production CapΒΉ | $21K - $30K | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | No | |
| Standardized Fees | No | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | Varies by office | |
| Transaction Fees | $0 | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | $122 - $350/Month | |
| Training | $299 - $2500 per education course | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | Yes | |
| Retirement Income Path | Yes | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Sotheby's
Glassdoor Rating – 501Β Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 70/30 - 90/10 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 6% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | No | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | No | |
| Standardized Fees | No | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | Varies by office | |
| Transaction Fees | Included in Royalty | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | $2200/Year | |
| Training | Varies by office | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Century 21
Glassdoor Rating – 1.5KΒ Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 70/30 - 92/8 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 8% even after cap | |
| Production CapΒΉ | $22.5K | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | No | |
| Standardized Fees | No | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | $0 - $350 | |
| Transaction Fees | Included in Royalty | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | ? | |
| Training | Varies by office | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Redfin
Glassdoor Rating – 1.9KΒ Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 30/70 - 75/25* | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 0% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | N/A | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | No | |
| Standardized Fees | No | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | $0 | |
| Transaction Fees | $0 | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | ? | |
| Training | 4 wks local training+ | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Coldwell Banker
Glassdoor Rating – 2.6KΒ Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 55/45 - 90/10 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 5% - 6.5% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | No | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | No | |
| Standardized Fees | N/A | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | $150 - $179 | |
| Transaction Fees | Included in Royalty | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | $300/Month | |
| Training | Varies by office | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Berkshire Hathaway
Glassdoor Rating – 981Β Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 60/40 - 90/10 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 6% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | No | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | No | |
| Standardized Fees | N/A | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | Varies by office | |
| Transaction Fees | $295 - $625 | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | ? | |
| Training | Varies by office | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
The Agency
Glassdoor Rating – 72Β Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 70/30 - 90/10 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 6% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | No | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | No | |
| Standardized Fees | N/A | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | Varies by office | |
| Transaction Fees | Included in Royalty | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | $1900/Year | |
| Training | Varies by office | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Douglas Elliman
Glassdoor Rating – 638Β Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 50/50 - 70/30 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 6% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | No | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | No | |
| Standardized Fees | N/A | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | Varies by office | |
| Transaction Fees | Included in Royalty | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | ? | |
| Training | Varies by office | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Corcoran
Glassdoor Rating – 321Β Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 50/50 - 70/30 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 6% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | No | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | N/A | |
| Standardized Fees | No | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | Varies by office | |
| Transaction Fees | Included in Royalty | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | "high" | |
| Training | Varies by office | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Better Homes & Gardens
Glassdoor Rating – 256Β Reviews
| Agent/Broker Commission Split | 60/40 - 80/20 | |
| Franchise/Royalty Fee | 6% | |
| Production CapΒΉ | No | |
| Top Agent BonusΒ² | No | |
| Standardized SplitsΒ³ | No | |
| Standardized Capβ΄ | N/A | |
| Standardized Fees | No | |
| Monthly Feesβ΅ | Varies by office | |
| Transaction Fees | Included in Royalty | |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | ? | |
| Training | Varies by office | |
| 24/7 Agent Support | No | |
| Free Sponsor Value | No | |
| Revenue Share Income | No | |
| Retirement Income Path | No | |
| Willable Income Path | No |
Production Cap
Once met, agent earns higher end of Agent/Broker Commission Split
Top Agent Bonus
Once met, agent earns higher end of Agent/Broker Commission Split
Standardized Split
All agents earn the same versus negotiated in each office and by each agent
Standardized Cap
After cap is paid to company, agent receives highest payout less franchise fees
Monthly Fees
Includes administration, desk, resources, technology, marketing
Notes
This information is based on interviews & research.Β Please email Karrie@smartagentalliance if your experience is different and we will update this information.
Fees must be paid even if agent is not earning commission
eXp Realty Note – Transaction fee after capping is $250 until meeting $5K, then drops to $75
Keller Williams Note – Production cap max includes $3K transaction fee cap
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eXp Realty Benefits:
eXp Realty offers a comprehensive range of benefits for agents, focusing on top pay structures, low fees, and free stock options. Agents get an 80/20 commission splits that cap at $16,000 annually, with opportunities to earn 100% commission, receive annual stock awards and gain income through Revenue Share. Additional resources include 24/7 agent support, affordable healthcare, live training, and advanced tech tools like kvCORE and customizable IDX websites.