100% Commission for El Dorado County Agents
El Dorado County stretches from Sacramento's eastern suburbs through the picturesque Sierra Nevada foothills to the shores of Lake Tahoe. El Dorado Hills' upscale planned communities, Folsom's tech-worker neighborhoods, and South Lake Tahoe's vacation and second-home market make this a uniquely diverse county where keeping 100% of your commission has an outsized impact on your annual income.
Our agents operate under a 100% commission real estate brokerage in California, with full MetroList MLS access throughout El Dorado County.
How It Works for El Dorado County Agents
Simple, transparent pricing that maximizes your earnings on every El Dorado County transaction.
Keep Your Commission
Close an El Dorado Hills or Folsom transaction and keep 100% of your commission. No brokerage split deducted.
Pay Flat $1,000
No commission splits on standard transactions. A 5% split applies only to commission earned above $4M on sales over $4M.
Full DRE Compliance
California DRE compliance, E&O insurance, and broker supervision included. Second homes and vacation properties fully supported.
Choose Your Plan
Two plans, identical features. Both keep 100% of your commission.
Pro Agent
Pay per deal
- Keep 100% of your commission
- California DRE compliance and supervision
- E&O insurance coverage
- Transaction management platform
- Broker support and guidance
Premier Agent
High-volume agents
- Keep 100% of your commission
- California DRE compliance and supervision
- E&O insurance coverage
- Transaction management platform
- Broker support and guidance
* On any single transaction with a sales price over $4,000,000, a 5% split applies to the commission earned on the portion above $4M. See full terms →
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Costs beyond your plan
Every transaction must use a professional transaction coordinator (TC). Choose your own TC and pay them directly, or use Merge's preferred TC at $495 per file. TC costs are separate from brokerage fees on both plans.
New licensees who have never completed a transaction pay an additional $600 per transaction on their first 3 transactions.
No commission splits on standard transactions. A 5% split applies only to commission earned above $4M on sales over $4M.
Merge maintains an E&O policy, and your cost is included in your monthly membership. If a claim arises from your transaction, you're responsible for $5,000. Coverage is subject to policy terms. Talk to our broker for details.
Premier's $0 per closing refers only to Merge's brokerage fee. Agents pay their own association, board, and MLS dues.
Review the full brokerage fee detailsEl Dorado County Real Estate Market
MLS: MetroList | Association: EDCAR (El Dorado County Association of REALTORS) | South Lake Tahoe area: Tahoe Sierra MLS (TSMLS) | Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS (TSBAR)
Cities in El Dorado County
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about joining Merge in El Dorado County.
Yes. Merge agents can operate anywhere in California with no geographic restrictions. Whether you work the El Dorado Hills new-construction market, Cameron Park's family suburbs, or South Lake Tahoe vacation properties, Merge supports all areas of El Dorado County.
Merge operates under MetroList MLS for El Dorado County, giving you full access to the Sacramento region's primary listing database. Your local association is EDCAR (El Dorado County Association of REALTORS). Agents working the South Lake Tahoe portion of the county also have access through our Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS (TSBAR) membership and the Tahoe Sierra MLS (TSMLS).
Pro is $99/month plus a $1,000 brokerage fee per represented closing. Premier is $495 per month, with a $0 Merge brokerage fee per closing and unlimited transactions. Required TC costs and applicable additional charges are separate. At 5 or more closings per year, Premier has lower annual brokerage fees than Pro. Every transaction must use a professional transaction coordinator (TC). Choose your own TC and pay them directly, or use Merge's preferred TC at $495 per file. TC costs are separate from brokerage fees on both plans. New licensees who have never completed a transaction pay an additional $600 per transaction on their first 3 transactions. No commission splits on standard transactions. A 5% split applies only to commission earned above $4M on sales over $4M.
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