Fathom Realty fees for agents: split, cap and every fee
Fathom Realty is a cloud brokerage owned by Fathom Holdings (Nasdaq: FTHM). It publishes two plans: EDGE, a 7% split with a $9,000 cap, and ELEVATE, an 80/20 split with concierge-level service. On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, an agent pays about $11,755 a year at Fathom Realty on its published fees.
What Fathom Realty charges an agent
Fathom Realty's own published numbers. AXEN is shown for reference.
| Fee | Fathom Realty | AXEN |
|---|---|---|
| Commission split | 93/7 on the EDGE plan (80/20 on ELEVATE) | None. Flat $500 per closing (Pro plan; less on smaller deals) |
| Yearly cap | $9,000 on EDGE ($4,500 team member); no cap stated on ELEVATE | $6,000 (Pro) or $12,000 (Elite) |
| After the cap, per deal | $165 a deal | $0 |
| Per-file fees | $35 E&O fee per sale; $350 minimum fee per deal | $295 admin fee; a transaction coordinator is included on every file |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $75 a month | $50 a month |
| Sign-up fee | Not published | $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 | Fathom Realty | AXEN |
|---|---|---|
| Split or flat fee until the cap | $9,000 Split until the cap (12 × $700 + $600) |
$6,000 Flat fee until the cap (12 × $500) |
| Fees after the cap | $1,155 After the cap (7 × $165) |
$0 After the cap |
| Per-file fees | $700 E&O fee (20 × $35) |
$5,900 Admin fee (20 × $295) |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $900 Monthly fee ($75 × 12) |
$600 Platform fee ($50 × 12) |
| Total you pay | $11,755 | $12,500 |
EDGE plan. Many AXEN agents pass the $295 admin fee to their client at closing; if you do, your AXEN total drops to $6,600. On fees alone, Fathom Realty costs less than AXEN here. What AXEN adds is a transaction coordinator on every file, which you pay for yourself at the others.
Questions to ask Fathom 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?
Fathom 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
- Fathom Realty: commission plans, checked September 21, 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. Fathom Realty are trademarks of their owners, who do not endorse this page.
Fathom Realty fee questions
What is the Fathom Realty commission split?
93/7 on the EDGE plan (80/20 on ELEVATE), as published September 2026.
What is the Fathom Realty cap?
$9,000 on EDGE ($4,500 team member); no cap stated on ELEVATE, as published September 2026.
What does Fathom Realty charge after the cap?
$165 a deal.
How much does an agent pay at Fathom Realty in a year?
On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, about $11,755 on Fathom Realty's published fees as of September 2026.
Is AXEN cheaper than Fathom 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. Fathom Realty costs $11,755, so Fathom Realty is cheaper on fees alone; AXEN includes a transaction coordinator on every file.