Is AXEN cheaper than Fathom Realty?

On fees alone, Fathom Realty can come out lower: for 12 deals a year at about $9,000 commission each, it's about $6,280 versus about $10,140 on AXEN's Growth Plan, based on published and reported fees as of October 2026. AXEN's per-deal fee includes your own transaction coordinator and E&O, so compare what's included, not just the fee — and run your own numbers in the calculator.

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 Fathom 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 Fathom Realty: fees, split, and cap compared

Fathom and AXEN are the closest on paper: both are flat-fee models where you keep your commission. We'll be straight with you — on fees alone, Fathom's flat-fee plan usually comes out lower. The difference is what you get for the fee: at AXEN, every deal includes your own transaction coordinator and E&O, plus Lofty CRM, live support, and no annual fee. Fathom charges a $700 annual fee and extra fees on homes priced $600,000 and up.

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Side by side

Fathom Realty: Flat per-deal fee up to a cap (flat-fee plan). 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

Fathom Realty

Flat-fee plan: $465 per deal until you cap
Annual cap: $9,000
After cap: $165 per deal
Annual fee: $700
High-value fee: Extra fees on homes priced $600,000 and up
Other plans: A 12% split plan (cap $12,000) and a 20% split option

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 Plan	$10,140	$97,860
AXEN — Elite Plan	$16,140	$91,860
Fathom RealtyLowest	$6,280	$101,720

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. Fathom's flat-fee plan. Excludes high-value property fees. 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 Fathom Realty?: On fees alone, Fathom Realty can come out lower: for 12 deals a year at about $9,000 commission each, it's about $6,280 versus about $10,140 on AXEN's Growth Plan, based on published and reported fees as of October 2026. AXEN's per-deal fee includes your own transaction coordinator and E&O, so compare what's included, not just the fee — and run your own numbers in the calculator.
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 Fathom 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 Fathom Realty. Fathom Realty is a trademark of its respective owner.