Keller Williams fees for agents: split, cap and every fee
Keller Williams is a franchise. Its own magazine says market centers are independently owned and that the owner decides the commission split. After an agent caps, they keep 100% for the rest of their anniversary year. Because Keller Williams publishes no company-wide schedule, ask your office for every fee in writing.
What Keller Williams charges an agent
Keller Williams's own published numbers, and what it leaves unpublished. AXEN is shown for reference.
| Fee | Keller Williams | AXEN |
|---|---|---|
| Commission split | Set by each market center | None. Flat $500 per closing (Pro plan; less on smaller deals) |
| Yearly cap | Set by each market center | $6,000 (Pro) or $12,000 (Elite) |
| After the cap, per deal | Set by each market center | $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 Keller Williams 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?
Keller Williams 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
- Keller Williams: KW Outfront, October 30, 2025.
- 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. Keller Williams are trademarks of their owners, who do not endorse this page.
Keller Williams fee questions
What is the Keller Williams commission split?
Set by each market center, as published September 2026.
What is the Keller Williams cap?
Set by each market center, as published September 2026.
What does Keller Williams charge after the cap?
Set by each market center.
How much does an agent pay at Keller Williams in a year?
Keller Williams publishes no company-wide schedule, so it depends on your office. Ask for every fee in writing.
Is AXEN cheaper than Keller Williams?
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.