If you're considering a move to eXp Realty in 2025, you’ve probably heard about their game-changing compensation model—but what does it really look like? At Big Frontier Group, we made the move because we saw the numbers actually work in our favor, not the broker's.
Here’s a no-fluff, fully updated breakdown of how eXp Realty agents get paid in 2025, including:
Commission structure
Annual cap
Fees
Stock awards
Revenue share
Let’s break it down.
💰 Commission Split: 80/20 With a $16,000 Annual Cap
Every eXp Realty agent starts with the same simple structure:
80% to the agent, 20% to eXp
Once you pay in $16,000 to the brokerage through your closings, you cap for the year
After that, you earn 100% commission minus small per-transaction fees
📌 No franchise fees, no desk fees, no royalty cuts.
📈 After You Cap: Low Transaction Fees Only
Once you hit your cap, eXp doesn’t keep taking 20%. You go to 100%, with just:
$250 per transaction after capping (until you reach $5,000 in post-cap fees)
After that? It drops to $75 per transaction
This structure rewards high producers while keeping things fair for part-time or rural agents.
💸 Standard Monthly and Transaction Fees
Here’s what it costs to hang your license at eXp in 2025:
$149 Startup Fee (one-time)
$91/month for tech, tools, support, and training
$25/transaction review fee
$60/transaction risk management (E&O) fee
Capped annually at $500
That’s it. No surprise costs. Just a clear system that puts money back in your pocket.
🏆 ICON Agent Program – Get Your Cap Back in Stock
If you’re a top producer, eXp will reward you with up to $16,000 back in stock through the ICON Agent Program.
To qualify in 2025, you must:
Cap ($16,000 paid to the brokerage), and
Close an additional 20 transactions, which equals $5,000 paid in post-cap transaction fees
You’ll also need to participate in cultural contributions, such as mentoring or leading a training in eXp World. If you qualify, you’ll receive:
$8,000 in stock right away
The remaining $8,000 vesting over 3 years
This turns top performance into long-term equity.
📊 Revenue Share – Get Paid for Growing the Company
eXp’s Revenue Share Program pays you a portion of company dollars (not agent commissions) when you help other agents join the company.
You earn a share each time an agent you sponsor closes a deal. And you can unlock additional tiers as your network grows.
Here’s the 2025 payout potential per tier (based on full capping agents):
| Tier | Relationship | Annual Potential (per agent) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Directly Sponsored Agent | $2,800 |
| 2 | Agent Sponsored by Tier 1 | $3,200 |
| 3–7 | Additional Tiers | Up to $2,000–$4,000 each |
The best part? You don’t have to manage or train these agents yourself. You’re rewarded for inviting them into a system that already supports them.
📦 Agent Equity Program – Build Wealth with Stock
eXp agents can earn stock in multiple ways:
🔹 Earned Stock Awards:
First closed transaction → $200 in eXp stock
Capping → $400 in stock
Sponsoring a new agent’s first deal → $400 in stock
These awards vest after 3 years.
🔹 Agent Equity Program (Optional):
You can opt in to automatically use 5% of each commission check to buy eXp stock at a 10% discount—a smart way to build equity over time.
🎯 Final Thoughts: Transparency Wins
The eXp model isn’t for everyone—but if you’re ready to grow, take control of your income, and get paid for helping others, it’s hard to beat this system.
At Big Frontier Group, we’ll walk you through it all—and support you as you build a business that actually serves your life.
🧭 Ready to talk numbers? Reach out anytime to connect with us directly. We’re happy to share real numbers, real stories, and real results.