100% Commission for Santa Cruz County Agents
Santa Cruz County offers a unique blend of surf town culture, redwood mountain communities, and high-demand coastal real estate driven by remote workers and Bay Area buyers seeking a different lifestyle. From downtown Santa Cruz's vibrant market to Scotts Valley's growing tech community and Aptos's coveted beach neighborhoods, keeping 100% of your commission here means real money on every deal.
Our agents operate under a 100% commission real estate brokerage in California, with full MLSListings access throughout Santa Cruz County.
How It Works for Santa Cruz County Agents
Simple, transparent pricing that maximizes your earnings on every Santa Cruz County transaction.
Keep Your Commission
Close a Santa Cruz or Aptos transaction and keep 100% of your commission. No brokerage percentage 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. Vacation properties and all transaction types 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 detailsSanta Cruz County Real Estate Market
MLS: MLSListings | Association: SCCAOR (Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS)
Cities in Santa Cruz County
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about joining Merge in Santa Cruz County.
Merge operates under MLSListings for Santa Cruz County, the primary MLS for the Central California coast and South Bay region. Your local association is SCCAOR (Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS), giving you full access to Santa Cruz area listings.
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.
Absolutely. Merge agents operate statewide under a single brokerage license with no territory restrictions. If you work both Santa Cruz County and Santa Clara County, you keep 100% of your commission on every transaction across both markets with the same flat fee.
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