Real Brokerage fees for agents: split, cap and every fee
Real Brokerage is a cloud brokerage that bought RE/MAX in August 2026 (Real REMAX Group). It publishes one fee schedule, pays revenue share across 5 tiers, and runs a stock program. Its fees may change as the two companies combine. On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, an agent pays about $17,320 a year at Real Brokerage on its published fees.
What Real Brokerage charges an agent
Real Brokerage's own published numbers. AXEN is shown for reference.
| Fee | Real Brokerage | AXEN |
|---|---|---|
| Commission split | 85/15 | None. Flat $500 per closing (Pro plan; less on smaller deals) |
| Yearly cap | $12,000 solo agent; $6,000 team member | $6,000 (Pro) or $12,000 (Elite) |
| After the cap, per deal | $285 or 15%, whichever is less ($100 for Elite agents from September 1, 2026) | $0 |
| Per-file fees | $50 review | $295 admin fee; a transaction coordinator is included on every file |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $900 a year | $50 a month |
| Sign-up fee | $249 | $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 | Real Brokerage | AXEN |
|---|---|---|
| Split or flat fee until the cap | $12,000 Split until the cap (8 × $1,500) |
$6,000 Flat fee until the cap (12 × $500) |
| Fees after the cap | $3,420 After the cap (12 × $285) |
$0 After the cap |
| Per-file fees | $1,000 Review fee (20 × $50) |
$5,900 Admin fee (20 × $295) |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $900 Yearly fee |
$600 Platform fee ($50 × 12) |
| Total you pay | $17,320 | $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 Real Brokerage 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?
Real Brokerage 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
- Real Brokerage: fee schedule and annual brokerage fee, updated August 31, 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. The Real Brokerage are trademarks of their owners, who do not endorse this page.
Real Brokerage fee questions
What is the Real Brokerage commission split?
85/15, as published September 2026.
What is the Real Brokerage cap?
$12,000 solo agent; $6,000 team member, as published September 2026.
What does Real Brokerage charge after the cap?
$285 or 15%, whichever is less ($100 for Elite agents from September 1, 2026).
How much does an agent pay at Real Brokerage in a year?
On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, about $17,320 on Real Brokerage's published fees as of September 2026.
Is AXEN cheaper than Real Brokerage?
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. Real Brokerage costs $17,320.