Switching Brokerages While Under Contract in Florida
You do not have to wait until your pipeline is empty. Here is how pending deals, listings and commissions are typically handled when a Florida agent moves.
Worried about switching brokerages while under contract? It is one of the most common reasons agents put off a move. In Florida, pending transactions and listing agreements belong to the broker, so the key is a clear written plan with your current broker before you go. Talk to Tanya about switching brokerages while under contract.
Can You Switch Brokerages While Under Contract? Quick Answer
Yes. In Florida, contracts, listings and escrow deposits belong to the employing broker, so deals that are under contract typically stay with your current broker and close there, and you are paid under your current independent contractor agreement. Florida law generally allows a former broker to pay you for work done while you were licensed under them. Listings stay with the broker unless the broker releases them, usually with the seller’s written consent. Get the plan for every pending deal and listing in writing before you change your license.
What Happens to Each Part of Your Pipeline
| Item | What usually happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Deals under contract | Stay with your current broker and close there | Get your commission split and payment timing for each deal in writing |
| Active listings | Belong to the broker | Ask whether the broker will release them; the seller must agree to any transfer |
| Escrow deposits | Held by the current broker or title company | Nothing moves; the closing agent disburses at closing |
| Buyers without a contract | Your relationship, but check any buyer agreements | Buyer brokerage agreements are with the broker; ask about release |
| Referrals in progress | Depends on your agreement | Confirm in writing who pays and when |
A Simple Switching Checklist
- Read your independent contractor agreement for notice periods, post-departure fees and payment of pending deals.
- List every pending deal, listing and buyer agreement.
- Meet with your broker and agree on each item in writing.
- Tell your clients what is changing and what is not.
- Have your new broker accept you in the Florida DBPR system, then update your MLS and board membership.
- Move your website, email signature, signs and marketing to the new brokerage name, following Florida advertising rules.
How Long and How Much Does It Cost to Switch?
The license change itself is done online through DBPR and is usually quick once both brokers are ready. Costs depend on your agreements: possible post-departure fees at your old brokerage, MLS or board transfer fees, and new signs and marketing. At Realty ONE Group Elevate there are no joining desk fees, and the Top Producer Cap Transfer Program can credit verified production toward the $11,111 cap if you join after March 31.
See the full step-by-step guide to switching brokerages in Florida.
General information only, not legal advice. Your contracts control. Contact the Florida Real Estate Commission or an attorney with specific questions.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I lose my commission on pending deals if I switch?
Not usually. Pending deals typically close under your former broker, who pays you according to your agreement. Get it in writing.
Can my new broker take over my pending deals?
Generally no. The transaction stays with the broker who holds the contract and escrow unless both brokers and the parties agree otherwise.
Can I take my listings with me?
Only if your current broker releases them, typically with the seller’s written consent and a new listing agreement.
How hard is it to switch brokerages?
With a written plan for your pipeline, it is mostly paperwork. Elevate helps agents through every step.
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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.
Our Family of Companies
- Homes for sale in St. Augustine and Nocatee with Tanya Cosmini, Broker/Owner
- Title Company of Florida, title insurance, escrow, and closings statewide, including investor double closings
- Rental Property Partners, property management in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Ponte Vedra
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.