Broker Sponsorship Reviews
Every review is based on publicly available data from official brokerage documentation, income disclosures, and TREC records — not opinion. All sources are cited.
Reviewed by Ron L. Miranda, Designated Broker · Texas Broker Sponsor™ · Updated February 2026
eXp Realty
The Cloud Brokerage
Strong for top producers who hit the CAP. Challenging for average-producing agents due to monthly fees, revenue share complexity, and the 29% who earned $0 in revenue share.
Split
80/20
Annual CAP
$16,000
Monthly
$85/mo tech fee
Pros
✓ No desk fees
✓ CAP at $80K GCI
Cons
✗ $85/mo tech fee regardless of production
✗ Revenue share requires recruiting
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Keller Williams
The Franchise Giant
Deep training culture and strong brand. However, the 70/30 split plus 6% royalty creates one of the highest total broker costs in the industry. The CAP requires $700K+ GCI — a level fewer than 1% of agents reach.
Split
70/30 + 6% royalty
Annual CAP
$21,000
Monthly
$50–$150/mo desk fee
Pros
✓ Strong training programs (KW University)
✓ Profit share model
Cons
✗ 70/30 split + 6% royalty = highest total cost
✗ CAP requires $700K GCI to hit
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Real Broker
The Tech-Forward Challenger
One of the most agent-friendly CAP models available. No monthly fees and a $12K CAP reachable at $80K GCI. The $285/deal post-CAP fee and revenue share complexity are the main drawbacks.
Split
85/15
Annual CAP
$12,000
Monthly
$0
Pros
✓ No monthly fees
✓ 85/15 split
Cons
✗ $285/deal post-CAP fee
✗ Revenue share requires recruiting
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Realty of America
The 85/15 Challenger
Competitive split structure but the 60/40 entry period for first 3 deals and monthly fees reduce the headline advantage. The $250/deal post-CAP fee and $750 annual tech fee add up for average producers.
Split
85/15 (after 3 deals at 60/40)
Annual CAP
$14,000
Monthly
$62.50/mo
Pros
✓ 85/15 split after initial period
✓ $14K CAP
Cons
✗ First 3 deals at 60/40 split
✗ $62.50/mo ongoing fee
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Editorial Disclosure
Texas Broker Sponsor™ is a competing broker sponsorship service. These reviews are written for educational purposes and based on publicly available data from official brokerage documentation, income disclosures, and TREC records. All sources are cited within each review. Fee structures vary by Market Center, individual agreement, and state. Verify all information directly with each brokerage before making a sponsorship decision. This content does not constitute legal or financial advice.