Is AXEN cheaper than Real Brokerage?

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 $14,355 at Real Brokerage, 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 Real Brokerage?

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 Real Brokerage: fees, split, and cap compared

Real and AXEN are both modern, cloud-based models with revenue share. The biggest difference is the starting point: at Real you keep 85% until you've paid $12,000. At AXEN you keep 100% from day one, your transaction coordinator and E&O are built into the per-deal fee, and the Growth Plan caps at $6,000. One honest note: at higher volume, AXEN's Elite Plan can cost more than Real in fees — the calculator below shows exactly where.

Run My Numbers With Andres

Side by side

Real Brokerage: 85/15 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

Real Brokerage

Commission split: 85/15 until you cap
Annual cap: $12,000 individual (lower for some teams)
Annual fee: Reported between $750 and $900 (sources differ)
Monthly fee: None reported
Per-deal fee: Reported: $50 per deal, all year
After cap: Reported: $285 per deal
Revenue share: Paid on agents you attract, multiple tiers

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
Real Brokerage	$14,355	$93,645

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. Uses the higher reported $900 annual fee; Real doesn't publish a full fee schedule, so confirm current numbers with them. 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 Real Brokerage?: 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 $14,355 at Real Brokerage, 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 Real Brokerage?: 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.

Want a straight answer for your business?

Andres has made the move himself. Bring your real numbers and he'll walk through whether AXEN actually makes sense for you — no pressure either way.

Start the Conversation

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 Real Brokerage. Real Brokerage is a trademark of its respective owner.