Is AXEN cheaper than Keller Williams?

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 $21,000 at Keller Williams, 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 Keller Williams?

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 Keller Williams: fees, split, and cap compared

Keller Williams is known for training and local offices, but the cost structure is layered: a split with your market center, a separate royalty to KW, and office fees that vary from one market center to the next. AXEN keeps it simple: 100% commission, one per-deal fee that includes your transaction coordinator and E&O, and a published cap.

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Side by side

Keller Williams: Traditional franchise: split with your market center plus a royalty. 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

Keller Williams

Commission split: Typically 64/30/6 (you / market center / KW royalty)
Royalty: 6% of gross, capped at $3,000 per year
Market center cap: Set by each office — not published
Office fees: Desk, tech, and transaction fees vary by office
E&O: Required; cost varies by office and state
Profit share: Based on agents you help bring in, 7 levels

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$Your side, before any brokerage split or feesYour KW office's cap$Varies by market center — ask yoursMonthly office fees$Tech, desk, or pass-through fees, if any

Brokerage	Yearly fees	You keep
AXEN — Growth PlanLowest	$10,140	$97,860
AXEN — Elite Plan	$16,140	$91,860
Keller Williams	$21,000	$87,000

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. Your office's cap and fees vary — enter yours above. Excludes E&O and any per-deal office 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 Keller Williams?: 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 $21,000 at Keller Williams, 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 Keller Williams?: 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

Clever — Keller Williams commission model (Sept 2026)

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 Keller Williams. Keller Williams is a trademark of its respective owner.