Keep more of what you earn

How the model works

Real uses an 85/15 split — you keep 85%, Real keeps 15% — until you hit your $12,000 annual cap. Once you reach that cap, you keep 100% of every commission for the rest of the year. There are no monthly fees, no desk fees, and no royalty fees on top of the split.

For an agent producing $200,000 in GCI, the math is straightforward: you'd pay $12,000 to Real for the year — and keep the remaining $188,000. Compare that to a 70/30 split with a $22,000 cap and $117/month in fees, and the difference is significant.

What about transaction fees?

Real charges a per-transaction fee after cap — typically $285 per transaction — as well as an E&O insurance contribution. These are real costs and worth factoring in. For most agents, they're still significantly lower than the total overhead at a traditional brokerage.

The calculator on this site gives you a starting point. A conversation with your sponsor will give you the full picture including transaction fees and your specific situation.

Beyond the split: equity and revenue share

The commission model is only part of the economic picture. Real also gives qualifying agents a path to equity ownership through stock awards — creating long-term wealth that goes beyond the next commission check. And the revenue share program creates a path to income beyond your own production.

Running your own brokerage?

Independent brokers often assume they're keeping more because they're on 100% — but E&O insurance, MLS dues, tech costs, and compliance overhead can quietly eat $20,000–$40,000 per year. The comparison is more nuanced than the split percentage suggests.