100% Commission for San Mateo County Agents
San Mateo County sits at the heart of the Peninsula, connecting San Francisco to Silicon Valley's tech corridor. From the walkable downtowns of Redwood City and San Mateo to Burlingame's elegant tree-lined streets and Half Moon Bay's coastal estates, the county commands some of California's highest median sale prices. Keeping 100% of your commission here means thousands more per transaction.
Our agents operate under a 100% commission real estate brokerage in California, with full support throughout the Peninsula.
How It Works for San Mateo County Agents
Simple, transparent pricing that maximizes your earnings on every Peninsula transaction.
Keep Your Commission
Close a Burlingame or Redwood City transaction and keep 100% of your commission. No percentage splits.
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. Peninsula transaction requirements 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 detailsSan Mateo County Real Estate Market
MLS: MLSListings | Association: SAMCAR (San Mateo County Association of REALTORS)
Cities in San Mateo County
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about joining Merge in San Mateo County.
Merge operates under MLSListings for San Mateo County, California's Peninsula-focused MLS. Your local association is SAMCAR (San Mateo County Association of REALTORS), giving you access to Peninsula-wide listings and resources.
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.
Merge is a fully virtual brokerage. You work from wherever you choose, whether home, a coworking space, or at your client's property. No desk fees, no office requirements, and no commute to a physical branch.
Yes. Full DRE compliance, E&O insurance, and broker supervision are included in your plan. San Mateo County's disclosure requirements and Peninsula-specific transaction details are all supported.
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