100% Commission for Southern California Agents
Southern California is California's largest real estate market by volume - spanning Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and beyond. From oceanfront luxury to fast-growing suburban communities to wine country and desert resort properties, SoCal agents work some of the country's highest-value transactions.
Our agents operate under a 100% commission real estate brokerage in California, with CRMLS access across all Southern California markets.
Southern California Markets
Merge agents serve every major Southern California market. Select your region to learn more.
Los Angeles
Celebrity estates, luxury condos, and diverse neighborhoods across LA County
San Diego
Coastal communities, military relocation, and biotech-driven buyer demand
Orange County
Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, and premium coastal communities
Inland Empire
High-volume Riverside and San Bernardino suburban markets
Ventura County
Pacific Coast communities between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Luxury coastal market with strong second-home and lifestyle demand
Long Beach
Southern California's second city - diverse, dynamic, and growing
Palm Springs
Coachella Valley resort, vacation, and retirement properties
Temecula
Wine country living and fast-growing suburban communities
How It Works for Southern California Agents
Simple, transparent pricing that maximizes your earnings on every transaction.
Keep Your Commission
No commission splits on standard transactions. A 5% split applies only to commission earned above $4M on sales over $4M. Required TC costs are separate.
Choose Your Plan
Pro: $99/month plus a $1,000 brokerage fee per closing. Premier: $495/month with a $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 across every Southern California market.
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 →
Not sure which plan fits? See the full pricing breakdown and breakeven calculator →
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 detailsSouthern California Real Estate Market
As a Southern California agent with Merge, you keep more of every commission while maintaining full California DRE compliance, CRMLS access, and broker support.
California DRE Compliance
All Southern California real estate transactions require proper California DRE compliance. Merge provides:
Southern California Agent FAQs
Yes. Merge agents can operate anywhere in California, including all of Southern California - from San Diego to Santa Barbara, from the coast to the Inland Empire. No territory restrictions.
Pro Agent: $1,000 per closing + $99/month. Premier Agent: $495/month, unlimited closings. On a typical Southern California sale with a $30,000 commission, you'd keep $29,000 instead of splitting with a traditional brokerage.
Merge is a member of CRMLS (California Regional MLS), the largest MLS in the country. CRMLS covers all of Southern California including LA, San Diego, Orange County, Inland Empire, Ventura County, Santa Barbara, and beyond.
Absolutely. High-value transactions benefit most from a flat-fee model. On a $50,000 commission, you keep $49,000 with Merge. That difference compounds fast in LA County, coastal Orange County, and San Diego markets.
Ready to Keep 100% in Southern California?
Compare Pro and Premier for your Southern California business, with clear brokerage fees and required TC costs disclosed separately.