Real Brokerage vs Fathom Realty: what an agent pays
Fathom's EDGE plan takes 7% to a $9,000 cap; Real takes 15% to a $12,000 cap. On 20 closings at $10,000, Fathom EDGE costs $11,755 and Real $17,320 on published fees.
Real Brokerage and Fathom Realty fees, line by line
Each company's own published numbers. Where a company publishes nothing, we say so instead of guessing. AXEN is shown for reference.
| Fee | Real Brokerage | Fathom Realty | AXEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission split | 85/15 | 93/7 on the EDGE plan (80/20 on ELEVATE) | None. Flat $500 per closing (Pro plan; less on smaller deals) |
| Yearly cap | $12,000 solo agent; $6,000 team member | $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 | $285 or 15%, whichever is less ($100 for Elite agents from September 1, 2026) | $165 a deal | $0 |
| Per-file fees | $50 review | $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 | $900 a year | $75 a month | $50 a month |
| Sign-up fee | $249 | Not published | $0 |
- 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.
- 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.
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 | Fathom Realty | AXEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split or flat fee until the cap | $12,000 Split until the cap (8 × $1,500) |
$9,000 Split until the cap (12 × $700 + $600) |
$6,000 Flat fee until the cap (12 × $500) |
| Fees after the cap | $3,420 After the cap (12 × $285) |
$1,155 After the cap (7 × $165) |
$0 After the cap |
| Per-file fees | $1,000 Review fee (20 × $50) |
$700 E&O fee (20 × $35) |
$5,900 Admin fee (20 × $295) |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $900 Yearly fee |
$900 Monthly fee ($75 × 12) |
$600 Platform fee ($50 × 12) |
| Total you pay | $17,320 | $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.
How to choose between them
- Ask each for its full fee schedule in writing. Every per-file, monthly, technology and E&O fee, not just the split.
- Run your own year. Your number of deals and your average commission decide which one costs less. A low cap matters most if you close a lot; a low per-deal fee matters most if you close a few.
- Count what the fee buys. Transaction coordination, lead tools and training cost money wherever they are not included.
- Read the exit terms. How you are paid on deals that close after you leave is in the contract.
More on each:
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.
- 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. The Real Brokerage, Fathom Realty are trademarks of their owners, who do not endorse this page.
Real Brokerage vs Fathom Realty questions
Which costs an agent less, Real Brokerage or Fathom Realty?
On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, Fathom Realty costs $11,755 and Real Brokerage $17,320, on each company's published fees as of September 2026. Your own deal count decides it.
What is Real Brokerage's commission split and cap?
Real Brokerage: split 85/15; cap $12,000 solo agent; $6,000 team member, as published September 2026.
What is Fathom Realty's commission split and cap?
Fathom Realty: split 93/7 on the EDGE plan (80/20 on ELEVATE); cap $9,000 on EDGE ($4,500 team member); no cap stated on ELEVATE, as published September 2026.
How does AXEN compare?
AXEN has no commission split: a flat $500 per closing on the Pro plan, capped at $6,000 a year, plus a $295 admin fee per file and $50 a month, with a transaction coordinator on every file.