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For real estate agents · Fees as of September 2026
AXEN vs. eXp vs. Real: What an agent
really pays.
Updated
On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, an agent pays about $12,500 a year at AXEN (Pro plan), $17,320 at Real Brokerage and $21,270 at eXp Realty, using each company's own published fee schedule as of September 2026. Here is the math, line by line, with sources.
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| Brokerage | Split | Cap | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXEN (Pro) | None | $6,000 | $50/mo |
| Real | 85/15 | $12,000solo agent | $900/yr |
| eXp | 80/20 | $16,000 | $85/mo |
Each company's own published fee schedule as of September 2026.
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01The schedules
How do AXEN, eXp and Real fees compare side by side?
Each company's own published schedule. Sources at the bottom.
| Fee | AXEN (Pro plan) | eXp Realty | Real Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission split | None. Flat $500 per closing | 80/20 | 85/15 |
| Yearly cap | $6,000 | $16,000 | $12,000 (solo agent) |
| After the cap, per deal | $0 flat fee | $250 or 20%, whichever is less; $75 after $5,000 | $285 or 15%, whichever is less |
| Per-file fees | $295 admin per sale ($50 on leases, rentals and referrals) | $25 review + $60 risk fee (risk capped at $750 a year) | $50 review |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $50 a month, or $500 a year | $85 a month | $900 a year |
| Sign-up fee | $0 | $149 | $249 |
| Revenue share | 5 levels, no quota to unlock one | 7 tiers | 5 tiers |
What this table leaves outAXEN Elite and small deals, Real team and Elite caps, Real and RE/MAX.
AXEN also has an Elite plan: $1,000 per closing, capped at $12,000. On either AXEN plan, a sale under $2,500 of commission pays 10% of it instead of the flat fee, and leases, rentals and referrals pay 10% (max $500 on Pro, $1,000 on Elite) plus a $50 admin fee. All of it counts toward the cap. AXEN fees as of October 2026; every AXEN fee is on the pay plans page. At Real, the cap is lower for team members and Elite agents pay $100 a transaction after the cap instead of $285, so a high-volume Real agent pays less than the table below shows. Real bought RE/MAX in August 2026, so its fees may change as the two combine. Fees change; always confirm with each company in writing.
Fees change; always confirm with each company in writing.
02The math
Which costs less on 20 closings at $10,000 each?
Same agent, same year, $200,000 in commission. Only the brokerage changes.
Total you pay · 20 closings at $10,000 · September 2026 fee schedules
Line by lineEvery cost, for all three, in one table.
| Cost | AXEN | eXp | Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split or flat fee until cap | $6,000 (12 deals × $500) | $16,000 (8 deals × $2,000) | $12,000 (8 deals × $1,500) |
| Fees after cap | $0 | $3,000 (12 × $250) | $3,420 (12 × $285) |
| Per-file fees | $5,900 (20 × $295) | $1,250 ($500 review + $750 risk) | $1,000 (20 × $50) |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $600 | $1,020 | $900 |
| Total you pay | $12,500 | $21,270 | $17,320 |
Pass the admin fee on, and what is left outYour AXEN total can drop to $6,600.
Many AXEN agents pass the $295 admin fee to their client at closing. If you do, your AXEN total drops to $6,600. Pay the platform fee yearly and it drops another $100. Sign-up fees are left out because you pay them once. So are MLS and association dues, for every company here — those are your own wherever you hang your licence. All of these are the September 2026 fee schedules.
03Other brokerages
What about LPT, Fathom, Epique, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and Compass?
Fathom and Epique publish their fees. LPT publishes part of its schedule. Keller Williams and RE/MAX offices set their own splits, and Compass negotiates agent by agent, so those three have no one number. Each page shows only what the company publishes, with sources.
Fee pageseXp, Real, Fathom, LPT, Epique, KW, RE/MAX, Compass.
04Straight talk
When is AXEN not the right fit?
Here is when another brokerage may suit you better.
You want a big-name office
With a desk and a sign out front. A traditional franchise may suit you better.
Company stock is your main goal
eXp and Real both run stock programs for agents.
You want the company to feed you most of your leads
AXEN hands out some company leads, and they carry a 25% fee. Your own leads stay 100% yours, and your business is yours to build.
05Your numbers
Run it on your own numbers
The example is one agent. Yours will be different.
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06Where the numbers come from
Sources
- AXEN Realty fee schedule: axenrealty.com/plans (October 2026).
- eXp Realty: cap and split, exprealty.com/income; fees, Independent Contractor Agreement and Policies and Procedures filed by AGNT, Inc. (formerly eXp World Holdings), SEC EDGAR (Exhibit 10.14, filed August 2026).
- Real Brokerage: fee schedule and annual brokerage fee, updated August 31, 2026.
Costs only, not an earnings claim. Your results depend on your own sales. Each company may change its fees at any time; confirm current fees with each company before you decide. eXp Realty and Real Brokerage are trademarks of their owners, who do not endorse this page.
07Straight answers
Fee comparison questions
Is AXEN cheaper than eXp Realty?
On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, an agent pays about $12,500 at AXEN on the Pro plan and $21,270 at eXp, based on each company's published fees as of September 2026.
Is AXEN cheaper than Real Brokerage?
On the same 20 closings, an agent pays about $12,500 at AXEN and $17,320 at Real Brokerage, based on each company's published fees as of September 2026.
What is a brokerage cap?
A cap is the most an agent pays their brokerage in a year. On the September 2026 fee schedules, AXEN's Pro plan caps at $6,000, eXp at $16,000 and Real at $12,000 for a solo agent and $6,000 for a team member.
Does AXEN take a commission split?
No. AXEN charges a flat fee per closing until the yearly cap, plus a $295 admin fee on each sale and a $50 a month platform fee. Under $2,500 of commission, the file fee is 10% instead. Leases, rentals and referrals pay 10%, max $500 on Pro, plus a $50 admin fee.
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Costs only, not an earnings claim. Your results depend on your own sales. Each company may change its fees at any time; confirm current fees with each company before you decide.