Does Merge serve all of the Coachella Valley?

Yes. Merge agents can operate anywhere in California, including Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Indio, Desert Hot Springs, and all Coachella Valley communities.

How does the 100% commission model work in Palm Springs?

Pro is $99/month plus a $1,000 brokerage fee per represented closing. Premier is $495/month with a $0 brokerage fee per closing. Required TC costs and applicable charges are separate. On a standard represented sale with $30,000 agreed commission, $29,000 remains after Pro's closing fee, before membership and other costs. This is an illustration, not guaranteed compensation. On sales over $4M, a 5% split applies only to commission earned above $4M.

Is Merge a good fit for investor-focused Palm Springs agents?

Merge supports Palm Springs agents who flip, wholesale, or buy rentals. Self-representation requires proper business practices, required disclosures, a compliant file, and applicable brokerage requirements. Pro or Premier fees apply to represented transactions; TC costs and applicable charges are separate.

Palm Springs / Coachella Valley, California

100% Commission for Palm Springs Agents

Q: Which MLS does Merge use in Palm Springs?

Merge is a member of CRMLS, the California Regional MLS serving the Coachella Valley and throughout Southern California. Our agents also work with the California Desert Association of REALTORS.

Brokerage support for agents working with second homes, vacation rentals, and desert properties in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage.

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$1,000

Pro Closing

$99

Pro Monthly

100%

Commission

How It Works for Palm Springs Agents

Simple, transparent pricing that maximizes your earnings on every Coachella Valley transaction.

Keep Your Commission

No commission splits on standard transactions. A 5% split applies only to commission earned above $4M on sales over $4M.

Choose Your Plan

Pro: $99/month plus $1,000 brokerage fee per closing. Premier: $495/month and $0 brokerage fee per closing. TC costs and applicable additional charges are separate.

Full Compliance

California DRE compliance, E&O coverage, and broker supervision, all included.

Choose Your Plan

Two plans, identical features. Both keep 100% of your commission.

Best below 5 closings/year

Pro Agent

Pay per deal

$99/month

+ $1,000 flat fee per closing

Keep 100% of your commission
California DRE compliance and supervision
E&O insurance coverage
Transaction management platform
Broker support and guidance

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Best at 5+ closings/year

Premier Agent

High-volume agents

$495/month

$0 brokerage fee per closing, unlimited transactions

Required TC costs are separate on both plans. See full fee details below.

Keep 100% of your commission
California DRE compliance and supervision
E&O insurance coverage
Transaction management platform
Broker support and guidance

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* 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.

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Palm Springs / Coachella Valley Real Estate Market

Strong second-home and vacation property buyer demand

Active short-term rental investor market across the Coachella Valley

Luxury desert communities in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and Indian Wells

Growing primary residence market as remote work fuels desert relocations

Year-round event calendar driving consistent rental demand

Merge is a member of CRMLS, serving Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley, and throughout Southern California. Our agents also work with the California Desert Association of REALTORS. As a Palm Springs area agent with Merge, you keep more of every commission while maintaining full California DRE compliance and broker support.