These two are the closest comparison in the industry: both cloud-based, both capped, both publicly traded, both offering revenue share and equity.
The differences are scale, maturity, technology philosophy, and — again — the group you join.
What they share
No required offices, capped commission structures, agent equity programs, revenue share on sponsored agents, and heavy emphasis on agent-led growth.
Where they differ
eXp is larger and longer-established internationally, with a deep collaborative infrastructure and mature leadership bench.
REAL is newer and often positions itself on technology and a lean fee structure. Newer can mean more agility and also less depth.
- Company scale and international footprint
- Maturity of leadership and training infrastructure
- Technology philosophy and platform approach
- Fee and cap specifics — verify current numbers with both
How to decide
Since the structures rhyme, decide on people. Interview the group you would join at each, sit in on training, and pick the one whose leaders are doing work you respect.
Honest considerations
- •Fee and cap details change at both companies — confirm current terms.
- •Both are equities with market risk.
- •Group and sponsor quality is the deciding factor in nearly every case.
Where Team Legacy fits
We are comfortable being compared. Sit in on our training, talk to our producers, and judge the support on evidence.
Our positioning is simple: build a real estate business that fits your life, not a life that fits your real estate business. See what that looks like in practice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is REAL Brokerage the same model as eXp?
Very similar: cloud-based, capped, publicly traded, with revenue share and equity. The differences are scale, maturity, technology approach, and specific fees.
Which is better for a team leader?
Both support teams. Evaluate the leadership group you would join, the economics at your team's production, and the support infrastructure.
Which has better revenue share?
The structures differ in tiers and caps and both change over time. Model your realistic organization, not a best case, with current published terms.