eXp Realty fees for agents: split, cap and every fee
eXp Realty is a cloud brokerage owned by AGNT, Inc. (formerly eXp World Holdings). It publishes one fee schedule for every agent, pays revenue share across 7 tiers, and runs a stock program. On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, an agent pays about $21,270 a year at eXp Realty on its published fees.
What eXp Realty charges an agent
eXp Realty's own published numbers. AXEN is shown for reference.
| Fee | eXp Realty | AXEN |
|---|---|---|
| Commission split | 80/20 | None. Flat $500 per closing (Pro plan; less on smaller deals) |
| Yearly cap | $16,000 | $6,000 (Pro) or $12,000 (Elite) |
| After the cap, per deal | $250 or 20%, whichever is less; $75 after $5,000 in post-cap fees | $0 |
| Per-file fees | $25 review + $60 risk fee (risk fee capped at $750 a year) | $295 admin fee; a transaction coordinator is included on every file |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $85 a month | $50 a month |
| Sign-up fee | $149 | $0 |
The math: 20 closings at $10,000 each
$200,000 in commission. Only the brokerage changes. Published fees only; sign-up fees and MLS dues are left out.
| Cost | eXp Realty | AXEN |
|---|---|---|
| Split or flat fee until the cap | $16,000 Split until the cap (8 × $2,000) |
$6,000 Flat fee until the cap (12 × $500) |
| Fees after the cap | $3,000 After the cap (12 × $250) |
$0 After the cap |
| Per-file fees | $1,250 Per-file fees ($500 review + $750 risk) |
$5,900 Admin fee (20 × $295) |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $1,020 Monthly fee ($85 × 12) |
$600 Platform fee ($50 × 12) |
| Total you pay | $21,270 | $12,500 |
Many AXEN agents pass the $295 admin fee to their client at closing; if you do, your AXEN total drops to $6,600.
Questions to ask eXp Realty 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?
eXp Realty 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
- eXp Realty: cap and split, exprealty.com/income; fees, Independent Contractor Agreement and Policies and Procedures filed by AGNT, Inc., SEC EDGAR Exhibit 10.14 (filed August 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. eXp Realty are trademarks of their owners, who do not endorse this page.
eXp Realty fee questions
What is the eXp Realty commission split?
80/20, as published September 2026.
What is the eXp Realty cap?
$16,000, as published September 2026.
What does eXp Realty charge after the cap?
$250 or 20%, whichever is less; $75 after $5,000 in post-cap fees.
How much does an agent pay at eXp Realty in a year?
On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, about $21,270 on eXp Realty's published fees as of September 2026.
Is AXEN cheaper than eXp Realty?
On the same 20 closings AXEN costs about $12,500 on the Pro plan, or $6,600 if you pass the $295 admin fee to your client. eXp Realty costs $21,270.