Compass fees for agents: split, cap and every fee
Compass negotiates splits agent by agent and publishes no fee schedule. It bought Anywhere Real Estate (Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Sotheby's International Realty, Corcoran) in January 2026. Because Compass publishes no company-wide schedule, ask your office for every fee in writing.
What Compass charges an agent
Compass's own published numbers, and what it leaves unpublished. AXEN is shown for reference.
| Fee | Compass | AXEN |
|---|---|---|
| Commission split | Negotiated agent by agent | None. Flat $500 per closing (Pro plan; less on smaller deals) |
| Yearly cap | No public cap | $6,000 (Pro) or $12,000 (Elite) |
| After the cap, per deal | Not published | $0 |
| Per-file fees | Not published | $295 admin fee; a transaction coordinator is included on every file |
| Monthly or yearly fee | Not published | $50 a month |
| Sign-up fee | Not published | $0 |
Questions to ask Compass before you sign
- What is my split, and what is my cap in dollars, in writing?
- What do I pay per deal after I cap?
- What are every per-file, monthly, technology and E&O fee?
- Who pays for a transaction coordinator?
- How am I paid on deals that close after I leave?
Compass head to head
Where AXEN fits
No commission split. You keep 100% and pay a flat fee per closing.
AXEN charges a flat fee per closing ($500 on the Pro plan; less on smaller deals) that caps at $6,000 a year, or $12,000 on the Elite plan, plus a $295 per-file admin fee and a $50 a month platform fee. A transaction coordinator is included on every file.
AXEN is not the cheapest on fees alone for every agent, and we say so in the math. Revenue share and equity depend on plan and participation. Earnings examples are illustrations, not guarantees.
See AXEN vs eXp vs Real, how to transfer your license, or look inside the AXEN portal for free.
Sources
- Compass: no agent fee schedule is published. The Anywhere Real Estate purchase closed January 2026.
- AXEN fee schedule: axenrealty.com/join (September 2026).
Costs only, not an earnings claim. Fees as published by each company as of September 2026; each may change its fees at any time, so confirm current fees with each company in writing before you decide. Compass are trademarks of their owners, who do not endorse this page.
Compass fee questions
What is the Compass commission split?
Negotiated agent by agent, as published September 2026.
What is the Compass cap?
No public cap, as published September 2026.
What does Compass charge after the cap?
Not published.
How much does an agent pay at Compass in a year?
Compass publishes no company-wide schedule, so it depends on your office. Ask for every fee in writing.
Is AXEN cheaper than Compass?
Run your office's written schedule through the calculator at axenportal.com/compare. AXEN is a flat $500 per closing capped at $6,000 on the Pro plan.