The split is already bad at 70/30. But that's just the beginning. Century 21 agents also pay a 6–8% franchise fee on every transaction, $299–$399 per-transaction fees, monthly desk fees, E&O, printing, and tech fees. You're not keeping 70%. You're keeping far less.
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Estimated annual costs for a C21 agent closing 15 deals at an average of $9,000 commission per transaction ($135,000 GCI). Adjust to your actual production.
| Fee Category | How it's charged | Est. Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broker split (30%) The "stated" 70/30 — before any other fees hit | 30% of every transaction | $40,500 |
| Franchise fee (7%) ⚠️ Paid on top of your split — most agents underestimate this | 6–8% per transaction | $9,450 |
| Per-transaction fee ($350) ⚠️ Another flat fee every single deal — adds up fast | $299–$399 per closing | $5,250 |
| Desk & tech fees Monthly fees for using the office / tools | ~$300/month | $3,600 |
| E&O insurance Errors & omissions — often charged per transaction or annually | ~$50/mo or per deal | $600 |
| Printing, signage & marketing Office-required materials — not optional at many C21 offices | ~$50/month estimated | $600 |
| Total annual cost of doing business at Century 21 | $60,000 | |
Same 15 deals at eXp: $16,000 cap. $85/month tech fee. Zero franchise fee. Zero per-transaction fee.
That's roughly $18,000–$20,000+ back in your pocket on the same production.
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Agents quote their split. They forget about the franchise fee. They forget the per-transaction fee. By the time they add it all up, the 70/30 they thought they had looks closer to a 56/44.
Century 21 charges a 6–8% franchise fee on every transaction — on top of your 30% broker split. That means on a $9,000 commission, you're losing another $630 just in franchise fees before you pocket anything.
$630 per $9K dealPer-transaction fees are the silent killer. At $350/deal × 15 deals = $5,250/year in pure fees that have nothing to do with your split. At eXp: $0 per-transaction fees pre-cap, $250 post-cap (capped at $5K/year).
$5,250/yr on 15 dealsMany Century 21 offices don't operate on a cap model. That means the 70/30 split runs all year, every year — there's no point where you earn 100% of your commissions. At eXp, once you hit $16K you go to 100%.
Zero cap at many officesOffice space costs money. Most C21 agents pay $200–$500/month in desk and tech fees — that's $2,400–$6,000/year for the privilege of having a chair in an office you might visit twice a week. eXp: $85/month. Full stop.
$2,400–$6,000/yrPre-filled with typical C21 numbers: 70/30 split + 7% franchise fee = ~63% effective, $350 per-transaction fee, $300/mo desk fees, no annual cap. Adjust to your actual numbers.
This fee hits every single deal — on top of your split.
Many C21 offices don't cap. If yours doesn't, leave this at $0.
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The per-transaction fee alone adds up to thousands per year. Let's show you the full picture.
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