New plans, new math.
A Fathom Realty alternative for Florida agents
Fathom replaced its old plans with Edge and Elevate on April 1, 2026, per published reporting. Both carry a $75 monthly fee and a $350 minimum on every deal. Firelight360 founding agents keep 95/5 with $0 a month and no per-deal minimum.
Both Fathom plans, as of August 2026
Firelight360 vs. Fathom Edge vs. Fathom Elevate
| Item | Firelight360 | Fathom Edge | Fathom Elevate |
|---|---|---|---|
| To the brokerage per deal | 5% | 7%, minimum $350 | 20%, minimum $350 |
| Annual cap | Nothing to cap | $9,000 ($4,500 team members) | None |
| After the cap | Still 5% | $165 per deal | 20% continues |
| Monthly fee | $0 | $75 | $75 |
| E&O | Included in $49/yr | $35 per sale | $35 per sale |
A year vs. Edge, at $10,000 per deal
$60K GCI: Edge $5,310 · us $3,049
$120K GCI: Edge $9,720 · us $6,049
$250K GCI: Edge $12,755 · us $12,549
A year vs. Elevate, at $10,000 per deal
$60K GCI: Elevate $13,110 · us $3,049
$120K GCI: Elevate $25,320 · us $6,049
$250K GCI: Elevate $51,775 · us $12,549
Honest read: Edge and Firelight360 are close at about $250,000, and Edge pulls ahead above roughly $260,000. Below that, and against Elevate at any level, 95/5 costs less.
The minimum matters
Rentals and starter condos pay the most, proportionally
A $350 floor on every Fathom deal means small commissions take the biggest percentage hit. Florida agents who do rentals, starter condos or referrals feel that most.
What Fathom agents mention
Why Florida agents compare away from Fathom
- The plans changed. Max, Share and One gave way to Edge and Elevate in April 2026, so many agents are re-running their numbers anyway.
- Fee pages don’t always match. Reporting found a Fathom careers page listing a different schedule from the plan page. Get yours in writing, dated.
- The monthly fee adds up. $75 a month is $900 a year before a single closing.
Fair is fair
When Fathom may suit you better
- You’re on Edge and gross more than about $260,000 a year.
- You’re on a team with the $4,500 team-member cap and cap quickly.
- You’re earning from Fathom’s revenue-share or stock programs.
Fathom agents ask
What are Fathom’s Edge and Elevate plans?
Per reporting dated August 2026, Edge is 7% to Fathom up to a $9,000 cap, then $165 a deal; Elevate is 20% with no cap. Both have a $350 per-deal minimum, a $75 monthly fee and $35 E&O per sale.
Is Firelight360 cheaper than Fathom?
Against Elevate, yes at every level. Against Edge, yes for agents under about $260,000 in GCI at $10,000 per deal.
Do you have a minimum fee per transaction?
No. We take 5% of the commission, whatever its size, and nothing else per deal.
Can I move my Fathom team?
Yes. Teams keep their brand under their own sub-account, and every member gets 95/5.
Where in Florida do you recruit?
Orlando, Tampa, St. Pete, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach County and the Space Coast.