15% until $12,000. Then the fees start.
A Real Brokerage alternative for Florida agents
Real’s model is 85/15 to a $12,000 cap, then $285 per sale, with a $50 fee on every deal and a $900 annual fee as of September 2026. Firelight360 founding agents start at 95/5 on deal one, keep it all year and pay $49 annually.
A 12-deal year, $10,000 per deal
The cap countdown, deal by deal
Real Brokerage: what the brokerage collects on each deal
Firelight360: what we collect on each deal
Real’s per-deal figure includes the 15% split plus the $50 broker review fee; after the cap it’s the $285 post-cap fee plus $50. Add Real’s $900 annual fee and the year totals $14,640, against $6,049 at Firelight360.
Every fee, side by side
| Item | Firelight360 | Real Brokerage (as of Sept 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Split | 95/5 from deal one | 85/15 until cap |
| Cap | Nothing to cap | $12,000 solo or team leader; $6,000 team member |
| Every-deal fee | None | $50 broker review (charged on both sides if you represent both) |
| After the cap | Still 95/5 | $285 per sale, $125 per lease |
| Annual fee | $49 | $900 (collected $300 from each of your first three closings) |
| Sign-up fee | $0 | $249 one time |
| E&O | Included | Not included in the fees above |
| Revenue share and stock | Not offered | Five-tier revenue share and stock awards |
Yearly total at $60,000 GCI
Real: $10,200 · Firelight360: $3,049
Yearly total at $250,000 GCI
Real: $18,995 · Firelight360: $12,549
Assumes $10,000 per deal, solo agent, after the first year’s $249 sign-up. Board and MLS dues are paid everywhere and aren’t included.
Why agents look around
What Real agents in Florida mention
- The annual fee went up. It moved from $750 to $900 on September 1, 2026, and the broker review fee from $40 to $50.
- Capping takes eight median deals. At $10,000 per deal, the first $12,000 of your year goes to the brokerage.
- A much bigger company now. Real completed its acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings on August 24, 2026. Some agents want a smaller office where the broker knows them.
- E&O is separate. Ours is included in the $49.
Fair is fair
When Real may be the better choice
- You’re building revenue share or earning stock awards and want to keep that going.
- You’re a team member with the lower $6,000 cap and cap early every year.
- You produce at a very high level: at $10,000 per deal, Real’s capped model only costs less than 95/5 somewhere above $600,000 in GCI.
Before you move: ask Real in writing what happens to your revenue share and any unvested stock when you leave.
Real agents ask
Is Firelight360 cheaper than Real Brokerage?
For most solo agents, yes. At $120,000 in GCI we estimate $6,049 a year with us against $14,640 at Real, using Real’s September 2026 fee schedule.
Did Real’s fees change in 2026?
Yes. Published reporting shows the annual fee rose to $900 and the per-deal broker review fee to $50 as of September 1, 2026.
Does the RE/MAX acquisition affect Real agents?
Real says it plans to keep the RE/MAX brand and franchise network. Fee changes tied to the deal hadn’t been announced when we checked. See our RE/MAX comparison for more.
Can my team move from Real?
Yes. Teams get their own sub-account and brand, and every member keeps 95/5.
Which Florida markets do you cover?
Orlando, Tampa, St. Pete, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach County and the Space Coast.