Do You Pay Your Broker on Your Own Real Estate Deals? California | Merge

At most California brokerages, yes - you pay your broker's split even on transactions where you are the buyer or seller. At Merge, Pro Agent: $1,000 flat fee. Premier Agent: $0 per closing.

• At traditional split brokerages: a 20% split on your $15,000 commission costs you $3,000 even on your own deal
• At Merge (Pro Agent): you pay $1,000 flat - and keep $14,000 on that same deal
• At Merge (Premier Agent founding rate): $295/month, $0 per closing - keep the full $15,000
• Merge does not take a percentage of investment profits - only the plan fee applies

See full fees at /agents/fees. More investor guides at /investor.