Brokerage Commission Splits Compared (2026)
Commission splits at the major brokerages in 2026: eXp Realty 80/20 until $16K cap, then 100%; Keller Williams ~70/30 until ~$18-26K cap (varies by Market Center); Compass Negotiated per agent, typically 70/30 to 95/5; Real Brokerage 85/15 until $12K cap, then 100%; RE/MAX Negotiated franchise split, typically 95/5 with desk fees; Momentum Realty 100% to agent Flat structure, no splits with $12,000 flat One number, sitewide and $0 No monthly fees. Each brokerage below has its own page with the fee detail and a calculator for your production.
Split, cap and fees at a glance
| Momentum Realty | eXp Realty | Keller Williams | Compass | Real Brokerage | RE/MAX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Split | 100% to agent Flat structure, no splits | 80/20 until $16K cap, then 100% | ~70/30 until ~$18-26K cap (varies by Market Center) | Negotiated per agent, typically 70/30 to 95/5 | 85/15 until $12K cap, then 100% | Negotiated franchise split, typically 95/5 with desk fees |
| Annual Cap | $12,000 flat One number, sitewide | $16,000 | ~$18,000–$26,000 (Market Center dependent) | No traditional cap structure | $12,000 | No cap; high monthly desk fees instead |
| Monthly Desk / Technology Fees | $0 No monthly fees | $85/month tech fee + $25/transaction | ~$50–$150/month + Market Center fees | Varies; technology bundled into split | $30/month + $30/transaction + $250/cap year | $300–$1,500+/month desk fees common |
| Per-Transaction Fees | $0 to the agent $350/transaction pre-cap and $100/transaction post-cap, passed to customer | $25–$75 per transaction post-cap | Royalty (6% to KWRI capped at $3K) + KW Cares | Bundled into split | $285 post-cap transaction fee + $30 BEOP | Typically $0 post-cap, but high desk fees year-round |
| Revenue Share / Stock | Up to 20% revenue share + disappearing cap for recruiting producing agents | Revenue share + EXPI stock awards | Profit share (downline-based) | No revenue share program | Revenue share + REAX stock | No revenue share program |
Each brokerage, explained
- eXp Realty commission split explained — 80/20 until $16K cap, then 100%
- Keller Williams commission split explained — ~70/30 until ~$18-26K cap (varies by Market Center)
- Compass commission split explained — Negotiated per agent, typically 70/30 to 95/5
- Real Brokerage commission split explained — 85/15 until $12K cap, then 100%
- RE/MAX commission split explained — Negotiated franchise split, typically 95/5 with desk fees
How to read a split
A split is only the first number. A cap turns the split into a fixed annual cost once you reach it, which is why capped models favor higher producers; monthly fees run whether you close or not; per-transaction and royalty fees scale with activity; revenue share is income only if you recruit. The calculator on each page puts all four on the same line so the comparison is your number, not the brochure's.
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Competitor figures are the publicly described structures as of 2026-09-06 and vary by market, office and negotiated terms; confirm with each brokerage. Brand names are trademarks of their owners, referenced for comparison only. General information for licensed agents, not an offer of employment or a guarantee of income.