Join eXp Realty: Why Agents Are Making the Switch and How to Get Started
# eXp Realty: 2026 Brokerage Overview ## **Core Business Model** * **Cloud-Based Operations:** eXp operates without physical brick-and-mortar offices, using a 3D virtual campus (eXp World) to reduce overhead costs. * **Global Scale:** Currently operating in **27 countries** with over **83,000 agents**. * **Independence:** As the largest independent brokerage, it eliminates franchise and royalty fees typically found in traditional models. ## **Commission & Fee Structure** * **80/20 Split:** Agents keep 80% of their commission. * **$16,000 Annual Cap:** Once an agent pays $16,000 to the brokerage, they transition to **100% commission** for the remainder of their anniversary year. * **Standard Fees:** * **$149** one-time startup fee. * **$85** monthly cloud brokerage fee. * **$250** per-transaction fee (post-cap), which reduces to **$75** after hitting an additional fee cap. ## **Revenue Share & Passive Income** * **Revenue Share Program:** eXp shares up to 50% of its ...