Real Brokerage vs LPT Realty: what an agent pays
Both are cloud brokerages. On 20 closings at $10,000, LPT's Business Builder plan costs $9,400 and Real costs $17,320 on published fees. Real's split is 85/15 with a $12,000 cap; LPT's RevShare Partner plan is 80/20 with a $15,000 cap. LPT's newest plan summary is dated January 2024.
Real Brokerage and LPT 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 | LPT Realty | AXEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission split | 85/15 | None on Business Builder ($500 per deal); 80/20 on RevShare Partner | None. Flat $500 per closing (Pro plan; less on smaller deals) |
| Yearly cap | $12,000 solo agent; $6,000 team member | $5,000 (Business Builder) or $15,000 (RevShare Partner) | $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) | $195 transaction fee | $0 |
| Per-file fees | $50 review | $195 transaction fee on every deal (LPT says it can be charged to the client) | $295 admin fee; a transaction coordinator is included on every file |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $900 a year | $500 a year, taken from your first closing | $50 a month |
| Sign-up fee | $249 | $0 | $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.
- LPT Realty is a cloud brokerage with two plans: Business Builder, a flat $500 per deal capped at $5,000, and RevShare Partner, an 80/20 split capped at $15,000. Only RevShare Partners earn revenue share.
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 | LPT Realty | AXEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split or flat fee until the cap | $12,000 Split until the cap (8 × $1,500) |
$5,000 Fee until the cap (10 × $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 |
$0 After the cap |
| Per-file fees | $1,000 Review fee (20 × $50) |
$3,900 Transaction fee (20 × $195) |
$5,900 Admin fee (20 × $295) |
| Monthly or yearly fee | $900 Yearly fee |
$500 Annual fee |
$600 Platform fee ($50 × 12) |
| Total you pay | $17,320 | $9,400 | $12,500 |
Business Builder plan. LPT's newest published plan summary is dated January 2024, so confirm these with LPT. Many AXEN agents pass the $295 admin fee to their client at closing; if you do, your AXEN total drops to $6,600. LPT says its $195 fee can be charged to the client too, which would bring LPT to $5,500. On fees alone, LPT 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.
- LPT Realty: transaction fee schedule (checked September 21, 2026) and LPT Program Summary, January 2024 (help.lpt.com).
- 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, LPT Realty are trademarks of their owners, who do not endorse this page.
Real Brokerage vs LPT Realty questions
Which costs an agent less, Real Brokerage or LPT Realty?
On 20 closings at $10,000 commission each, LPT Realty costs $9,400 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 LPT Realty's commission split and cap?
LPT Realty: split None on Business Builder ($500 per deal); 80/20 on RevShare Partner; cap $5,000 (Business Builder) or $15,000 (RevShare Partner), 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.