Tired of climbing the tiers?
A Coldwell Banker alternative for Florida agents
Coldwell Banker splits are set office by office, and published reporting puts the typical range at 50/50 to 70/30, often with a franchise fee on top. Firelight360 skips the ladder: founding agents start at 95/5 and stay there, with no franchise fee, no desk fee and nothing to renegotiate.
One $10,000 commission, five ways
The split ladder vs. one flat 95/5
What you’d keep at each rung, assuming a 6% franchise fee comes off the top, as some franchise offices do. Company-owned offices and fee placement vary, so treat this as a guide and bring your own agreement.
Even at the top rung, that’s about $2,000 more per $10,000 commission. On a 50/50 split, it’s $4,800 more.
What changed in 2026
Coldwell Banker is now part of Compass
Compass completed its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, Coldwell Banker’s parent, on January 9, 2026. Coldwell Banker Canada’s CEO has said the brand stays and no single-name merger is planned; ask your U.S. office what it says about yours. If the change has you re-reading your agreement anyway, it’s a good moment to compare.
Common reasons agents move
Why Florida agents leave Coldwell Banker
Some offices move you up at production milestones; others revisit your split every year.
Published reporting puts it at 6–8% of gross commission at franchise offices.
They vary by office. Ours are $0 a month.
Fair is fair
When Coldwell Banker may suit you better
- Your sellers choose you partly for a household-name brand.
- You depend on a physical office, in-house staff and a relocation network.
- You’re brand new and want a structured, in-office start.
If the split matters more than the sign, let’s talk.
Coldwell Banker agents ask
What is a typical Coldwell Banker split?
There’s no single schedule. Published 2026 reporting puts the usual range at 50/50 to 70/30, with top producers sometimes near 80/20. Your office agreement is the only number that counts.
Do you charge a franchise fee?
No. Firelight360 isn’t a franchise, so the 5% is all we take from a commission.
Does the Compass acquisition change my Coldwell Banker contract?
Ask your office in writing. Coldwell Banker has said the brand continues, but splits and fees are set locally.
Can I move my listings from Coldwell Banker?
Listings belong to the brokerage, so it depends on your agreement and your clients.
Where in Florida can I join Firelight360?
Orlando, Tampa, St. Pete, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach County and the Space Coast.
Skip the ladder. Start at the top.
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