Compare Real Estate Brokerages | Merge Flat Fee vs Traditional Commission Splits

See how Merge compares to traditional 70/30, 80/20, and franchise splits for California real estate agents.

• Merge Pro Agent: $1,000 flat fee per closing + $75/month - you keep 100%
• Merge Premier Agent: $295/month (founding rate), $0 per closing, unlimited transactions
• Traditional 80/20 split: on a $15,000 commission, you pay $3,000 to the broker - 10x more than Merge's flat fee
• Traditional 70/30 split: on a $15,000 commission, you pay $4,500 to the broker
• Franchise brokerages: typically add 5–8% royalty on top of the split
• Merge agents on 10 deals at $500k avg price ($15k avg commission) save $20,000–$35,000 per year
• No hidden fees, no E&O surcharges, no desk fees at Merge

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