Real Estate Commission Splits Compared (2026)

Splits, caps, monthly fees and revenue share at the brokerages Northeast Florida agents compare most, side by side.

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Looking for real estate commission splits compared across brokerages? The split is only the first number. What you actually keep depends on the cap, royalties, monthly fees, per-transaction fees and any revenue share. Here is how the major models compare with Realty ONE Group Elevate. Get your own side-by-side comparison.

Commission Splits Compared: Quick Answer

As of November 2026, eXp Realty publishes 80/20 to a $16,000 cap; Real Brokerage 85/15 to a $12,000 cap; Keller Williams typically 70/30 to a market-center cap plus a 6% royalty capped at $3,000; RE/MAX offices commonly 95/5 with monthly desk fees; Compass negotiates per agent. Realty ONE Group Elevate has no split: per-closing broker and transaction fees count toward an $11,111 annual cap, with no desk or royalty fees.

Commission Splits Compared Side by Side

Brokerage	Split	Annual cap	Monthly fees	Per-transaction	Revenue share
Realty ONE Group Elevate	No split	$11,111 (broker + transaction fees)	None ($99 Toolchest optional)	$399 broker fee (paid by buyer/seller) + $0–$2,200 by price, both toward cap	$75 per closing by referred agents until they cap
eXp Realty	80/20	$16,000	$85 cloud fee	Post-cap transaction fees	Seven-level revenue share + stock
Keller Williams	70/30 (typical)	Market center cap, commonly ~$15K–$36K, plus 6% royalty capped at $3,000	Varies by market center	Varies by market center	Profit share
Real Brokerage	85/15	$12,000	Varies	Post-cap transaction fees	Revenue share + stock
RE/MAX	95/5 with desk fee, or tiered splits to a cap	Varies by office	Desk fees on 95/5 plans	Varies by office	None
Compass	Negotiated per agent	No traditional cap	Varies	Varies	Varies

How to Read a Split

Split: the share of each commission the brokerage keeps until you cap.
Cap: the most you pay in company dollar per year. Lower is better for producers.
Royalty: a franchise fee on top of the split at some brands.
Monthly fees: owed whether or not you close.
Revenue share: income from agents you refer.

Detailed Comparisons

Competitor figures are general, publicly reported structures as of November 2026 and vary by office or market center. Always request a current written fee schedule. Brand names are trademarks of their owners; this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

Realty ONE Group Elevate Fees at a Glance

Commission split	None
Broker fee	$399 per closing, charged to the buyer or seller
Transaction fee	$0 to $2,200 per closing, based on sale price
Annual cap	$11,111; both fees count toward it, then you keep 100% for the rest of the year
Desk and royalty fees	None
Technology	Bring your own tech for $0, or the optional ONE Toolchest suite for $99/month
Revenue share	$75 per closing by each agent you refer, until that agent caps

See the full transaction fee table and the Top Producer Cap Transfer Program for agents switching mid-year.

Why Realtors Choose Realty ONE Group Elevate

Realty ONE Group Elevate is a Realty ONE Group brokerage serving Northeast Florida from Fernandina Beach to Daytona Beach, with offices in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Broker/Owner Tanya Cosmini has 20 years of real estate experience and nearly $200 million in career sales, and she works on a referral-only basis, so she does not compete with her own agents for listings and buyers. On Homes.com she shows 83 closed sales totaling $41.8 million over the prior five years and a 5.0-star rating from 22 reviews.

Behind the local office is Realty ONE Group International, named the No. 1 real estate franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for the fifth year in a row in January 2026, with more than 20,000 real estate professionals in over 450 offices across about 30 countries.

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Commission Split FAQ

What is a good commission split for a real estate agent?

It depends on production. For newer agents, support may matter more than the split. For producers, a low annual cap usually matters most.

Which brokerage has the lowest cap?

Among the brokerages above, Realty ONE Group Elevate’s $11,111 cap is the lowest published figure, with no royalty or desk fees.

Do monthly fees matter?

Yes. $85 to $150 a month adds $1,000 to $1,800 a year, owed in slow months too.

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Realty ONE Group Elevate is a licensed real estate brokerage in Florida. Fees and programs described here are current as of November 2026 and may change; ask for the current independent contractor agreement before joining. This page is for informational and recruiting purposes only and is not legal, tax or investment advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Affiliated business disclosure: Realty ONE Group Elevate is owned by Tanya Cosmini. Title Company of Florida is owned by her husband, Sam Gorniak, and Rental Property Partners is owned within the same family. Because of these family relationships, the owners may benefit when you use more than one of these companies. You are not required to use any of them and are free to choose other providers.