Is AXEN cheaper than eXp Realty?

For an agent closing 12 deals a year at about $9,000 commission each, AXEN's Growth Plan comes to about $10,140 in yearly fees versus about $18,790 at eXp Realty, based on published and reported fees as of October 2026. Your numbers depend on your volume — use the calculator on this page to run yours.

What does AXEN's $295 per-deal fee include?

It includes your own transaction coordinator and E&O insurance on every deal. On top of that, there's a $50 monthly fee, no annual fee, and a plan fee of $500 (Growth) or $1,000 (Elite) per deal until you reach your $6,000 or $12,000 cap. You keep 100% of your commission.

What happens to my listings and pending deals if I leave eXp Realty?

In Texas, listing agreements are with your sponsoring broker, so how listings and pending deals transfer depends on your current brokerage's policies. Timing matters — Andres will walk through your active business and plan the move around it so nothing falls through the cracks.

Is AXEN only in Texas?

No. AXEN Realty is a multi-state brokerage.

Brokerage comparison · October 2026

AXEN Realty vs eXp Realty: fees, split, and cap compared

eXp and AXEN both let you build income beyond your own deals. The difference is how much you hand over before you get there: eXp takes 20% of every commission until you've paid $16,000, while AXEN starts you at 100% with flat per-deal fees and a cap as low as $6,000.

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Side by side

eXp Realty: 80/20 split up to a cap, plus revenue share and stock. AXEN: 100% commission with flat fees and a cap.

AXEN Realty

Commission split: 100% to you, from your first deal
Monthly fee: $50 — no annual fee
Per-deal fee: $295 every deal, including your own transaction coordinator and E&O
Plan fee until cap: Growth: $500 per deal, capped at $6,000 · Elite: $1,000 per deal, capped at $12,000
Included: Your own transaction coordinator, E&O, Lofty CRM, and live support
Revenue share: $100 (Growth) or $200 (Elite) per transaction for every agent in your downline, up to five levels deep
Where: Multi-state

eXp Realty

Commission split: 80/20 until you cap
Annual cap: $16,000 (resets on your anniversary date)
Monthly fee: $85 Cloud Brokerage fee
One-time startup: $149
Per-deal fees: $25 broker review + $60 risk management
After cap: Reported: $250 per deal until $5,000, then $75 per deal
Revenue share: Paid on agents you sponsor, multiple tiers
Stock: Awards for milestones like capping; typically vests over 3 years

What would you pay in a year?

Plug in your own volume. The math uses each brokerage's published or reported fees as of October 2026.

Deals per yearAverage commission per deal$Your side, before any brokerage split or fees

Brokerage	Yearly fees	You keep
AXEN — Growth PlanLowest	$10,140	$97,860
AXEN — Elite Plan	$16,140	$91,860
eXp Realty	$18,790	$89,210

Estimates for comparison only, assuming every deal earns the same commission. AXEN totals include the $50 monthly fee and the $295 per-deal fee, which covers your transaction coordinator and E&O. Excludes the one-time $149 startup fee. Revenue share, stock, and team arrangements are not included.

What's included at AXEN

Your own transaction coordinator

Built into the $295 per-deal fee, so deals keep moving from contract to close without you paying a TC on the side.

E&O insurance

Also included in the per-deal fee — no separate risk-management charge.

Lofty CRM

An industry-leading CRM to manage your database, follow-up, and pipeline.

Live support

Real people to help when you need it — not just a help center.

Lead generation

Opportunities and systems that help you consistently find new clients.

Marketing tools

Resources to promote listings, grow your personal brand, and stay visible.

Common questions

Is AXEN cheaper than eXp Realty?: For an agent closing 12 deals a year at about $9,000 commission each, AXEN's Growth Plan comes to about $10,140 in yearly fees versus about $18,790 at eXp Realty, based on published and reported fees as of October 2026. Your numbers depend on your volume — use the calculator on this page to run yours.
What does AXEN's $295 per-deal fee include?: It includes your own transaction coordinator and E&O insurance on every deal. On top of that, there's a $50 monthly fee, no annual fee, and a plan fee of $500 (Growth) or $1,000 (Elite) per deal until you reach your $6,000 or $12,000 cap. You keep 100% of your commission.
What happens to my listings and pending deals if I leave eXp Realty?: In Texas, listing agreements are with your sponsoring broker, so how listings and pending deals transfer depends on your current brokerage's policies. Timing matters — Andres will walk through your active business and plan the move around it so nothing falls through the cracks.
Is AXEN only in Texas?: No. AXEN Realty is a multi-state brokerage.

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Sources and notes

Comparison based on publicly available information as of October 2026. Brokerages change their plans, and fees can vary by office, team, and state — confirm current terms directly before making a decision. AXEN Realty is not affiliated with eXp Realty. eXp Realty is a trademark of its respective owner.