Keller Williams Commission Split Explained (2026)

Keller Williams’s commission split is ~70/30 until ~$18-26K cap (varies by Market Center). Annual cap: ~$18,000–$26,000 (Market Center dependent). Monthly fees: ~$50–$150/month + Market Center fees. Per-transaction: Royalty (6% to KWRI capped at $3K) + KW Cares. On $6,000,000 of volume across 20 sides at 2.5%, an agent keeps about $127,800 at KW and $138,000 at Momentum’s 100% / $12,000-cap structure.

How the Keller Williams split works

Roughly 70/30 until a Market Center cap of about $18,000 to $26,000 (it varies by Market Center), plus a 6% royalty to KWRI capped at $3,000 a year, plus roughly $50 to $150 a month in Market Center and technology fees. Profit share is downline-based. Franchise structure under private-equity ownership since 2020.

What you keep at Keller Williams vs a 100% brokerage

Put in your own production. The model uses the structures above; the assumptions are printed under the result.

Annual sales volume ($)

Closed sides per year

Average commission per side (%)

Market Center cap

You keep at Keller Williams

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You keep at Momentum

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Gross commission = volume × rate. Models the publicly described structures: Keller Williams as roughly 70/30 until a market center cap of about $18,000 to $26,000 (it varies by market center), plus a 6% royalty to kwri capped at $3,000 a year, plus roughly $50 to $150 a month in market center and technology fees; Momentum as 0.2% of volume to a $12,000 cap with no monthly fees. Excludes E&O, MLS and association dues (every brokerage) and any team or negotiated terms. Confirm current numbers with each brokerage.

Three production levels, worked

Same model, three agents, 2.5% per side. The difference column is Momentum minus KW; a negative number means KW comes out ahead at that level.

Production	Gross commission	Keep at KW	Keep at Momentum	Difference
$2,400,000 / 8 sides	$60,000	$37,800	$55,200	+$17,400
$6,000,000 / 20 sides	$150,000	$127,800	$138,000	+$10,200
$15,000,000 / 45 sides	$375,000	$352,800	$363,000	+$10,200

Keller Williams vs Momentum Realty, line by line

	Keller Williams	Momentum Realty
Commission Split	~70/30 until ~$18-26K cap (varies by Market Center)	100% to agent Flat structure, no splits
Annual Cap	~$18,000–$26,000 (Market Center dependent)	$12,000 flat One number, sitewide
Monthly Desk / Technology Fees	~$50–$150/month + Market Center fees	$0 No monthly fees
Per-Transaction Fees	Royalty (6% to KWRI capped at $3K) + KW Cares	$0 to the agent $350/transaction pre-cap and $100/transaction post-cap, passed to customer
Revenue Share / Stock	Profit share (downline-based)	Up to 20% revenue share + disappearing cap for recruiting producing agents
Training & Coaching	KW University, MAPS coaching (extra cost)	Local in-person Weekly Tribe sessions, broker-led, Jacksonville-specific
Lead Generation Support	Command CRM + SmartPlans; Market Center referrals	Private listings network, broker-direct referrals, in-house Tribe leads
Multi-State Coverage	National franchise; cap and fee structure varies by Market Center	Florida + Georgia under one cap No additional cap to cross state lines
Team & Spousal Cap Structure	Team splits negotiated per Market Center	Reduced caps for teams. One cap for married couples.
Ownership Structure	Private equity (Stone Point Capital, majority stake since 2020)	Independent. Founder-owned. Jon & Brittany Brooks. No PE, no public-company pressure.

Leaving a brokerage: what experienced agents ask

What is the Keller Williams commission split?

~70/30 until ~$18-26K cap (varies by Market Center). Roughly 70/30 until a Market Center cap of about $18,000 to $26,000 (it varies by Market Center), plus a 6% royalty to KWRI capped at $3,000 a year, plus roughly $50 to $150 a month in Market Center and technology fees. Profit share is downline-based. Franchise structure under private-equity ownership since 2020.

Does Keller Williams have a cap?

~$18,000–$26,000 (Market Center dependent). Without a cap, the brokerage share applies to every closing all year, which is the structural difference from a capped model at higher production.

What fees does Keller Williams charge beyond the split?

Monthly: ~$50–$150/month + Market Center fees. Per transaction: Royalty (6% to KWRI capped at $3K) + KW Cares. E&O, MLS and association dues apply at every brokerage.

How much more would I keep at a 100% brokerage?

It depends on production. At $2,400,000 in volume (8 sides) the difference is $17,400 in Momentum's favor; at $15,000,000 (45 sides) it is $10,200 in Momentum's favor. Use the calculator with your own numbers.

Can I move my listings and pending deals if I leave Keller Williams?

Listings belong to the brokerage under the listing agreement, so what transfers depends on your current broker's policy and the agreement's terms; pending transactions usually close under the brokerage where they were written. Ask before you give notice, and get the answer in writing. Momentum walks agents through the transition confidentially.

Who is Momentum Realty?

An independent, founder-owned brokerage in Jacksonville with 3 Florida offices Jacksonville, Mandarin, Ocala, Florida + Georgia under one cap No additional cap to cross state lines, 100% to agent Flat structure, no splits and $12,000 flat One number, sitewide, $0 No monthly fees. It is built for producing agents, not a training ground.