Pricing note (September 2026): The featured individual-agent offer is $0/month with a two-year commitment, a $750 annual fee, and reduced caps of $7,000 (simpliPRENEUR) or $14,000 (simpliSHARE). Flexible month-to-month pricing is $99/month with standard $7,500/$15,000 caps. simpliMILITARY has a $5,000 cap and $0/month platform fee; the $750 annual fee applies. A 0.1% broker fee applies per transaction ($199 minimum, $399 maximum).
If you're researching Compass as a potential home for your license, the commission split question is probably the first one you want answered. Compass does not publish a single national agent split in its annual report. That means a responsible comparison starts with the written offer for your market, not a rate quoted in a forum or recruiting conversation.
What Compass Publicly Discloses
Compass' 2025 annual report describes its business, technology platform, agent population, and financial results, but it does not provide one universal split, cap, or fee schedule for every agent. Individual terms may vary by market, team, production, and negotiation.
That lack of a national rate is not proof that every Compass agreement is uncapped or that every agent pays the same fees. It means those questions must be answered by the offer itself.
Before comparing Compass with another brokerage, request these terms in writing:
- Your starting commission split and any production-based changes
- Whether the agreement has a cap and how the cap period resets
- Every recurring, transaction, desk, marketing, or administrative fee
- Which fees continue after any cap is reached
- Any team-level split or fee layered on top of the brokerage agreement
- The tools, marketing services, support, and office access included
- Any repayment, transition, or termination obligations
How to Compare a Negotiated Offer
Use your own trailing-12-month production rather than a generic agent profile. Start with GCI, then apply the proposed split until any written cap is reached. Add recurring and per-transaction fees, along with tools or services you would need to buy separately.
A simple comparison should include:
- Brokerage split contributions
- Platform, desk, royalty, or technology charges
- Per-transaction and post-cap charges
- Team or referral obligations
- Separately purchased CRM, coordination, marketing, and support
- The value you reasonably expect from the brand, office, platform, and local leadership
If a recruiter describes a favorable exception, ask for it in the agreement. A verbal estimate is not a reliable input for a multi-year business decision.
A Clearly Labeled Example
Suppose an agent receives an offer with an 80/20 split and no cap. At $300,000 in GCI, the split contribution would be $60,000 before other fees. That is only an illustration, not a claim about Compass' national terms.
Now compare a published 85/15 plan with a $15,000 cap. The split contribution stops at $15,000 once the cap is reached, but transaction and other plan fees may continue. The difference between those examples comes primarily from the cap, not the five-point split difference.
Use the exact Compass proposal in place of the hypothetical terms. If the offer includes a cap, improved split, marketing support, or other negotiated value, the result may be very different.
How simpliHŌM's Published Plans Compare
simpliHŌM publishes an 85/15 split for its individual plans. The flexible month-to-month caps are $5,000 for simpliMILITARY, $7,500 for simpliPRENEUR, and $15,000 for simpliSHARE. The featured two-year offer lowers the PRENEUR and SHARE caps to $7,000 and $14,000, removes the monthly platform fee, and adds a $750 annual fee.
After an agent reaches the applicable cap, the commission split stops for the rest of the anniversary year. A 0.1% broker fee still applies to every transaction, with a $199 minimum and $399 maximum.
The platform includes Lofty CRM with an IDX site, Dotloop Premium, ShowingTime+, AI-assisted marketing tools, Automated Testimonials, HOMhq, and transaction coordination. simpliSHARE also includes a seven-level revenue-share program with qualification rules and coaching through Bill Pipes and G3 Nation.
Eligible agents who cap may receive value units and separate Convertible Bonus Certificates under current program terms. Value units are phantom shares, not actual shares, stock, equity, or ownership interests. Their value is not guaranteed.
Questions Worth Asking Both Brokerages
- What will I pay at my actual GCI and transaction count?
- Which charges continue after the split cap, if any?
- What is included nationally, and what depends on the local office or team?
- Can I keep my database, domain, and personal brand if I leave?
- What support has a defined response time?
- Are incentive awards guaranteed, conditional, or based on future company performance?
- What happens to pending transactions when I transfer?
The best choice is not automatically the lowest split or the most recognizable brand. It is the written agreement that produces the strongest fit across cost, support, tools, local leadership, and the way you actually run your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What commission split does Compass offer agents?
Compass does not publish one universal national split in its annual report. Ask for the proposed split and every related fee in writing for your market and team.
Does Compass have an annual commission cap?
Compass does not publish a universal national cap in the cited annual report. Do not infer that a cap exists or does not exist for a specific offer; verify the written agreement.
How should I compare a Compass offer with a capped plan?
Apply each agreement to the same GCI and transaction history. Include split contributions, caps, recurring fees, transaction fees, team charges, and separately purchased tools.
What does simpliHŌM publish up front?
simpliHŌM publishes its 85/15 split, plan caps, monthly or annual platform pricing, and 0.1% broker fee range. Current program terms should still be reviewed before signing.
How do I model my own numbers?
Use the take-home, wealth-projection, and revenue-share tools at joinsimplihom.com, then confirm every input against the applicable written agreement.
Sources and date
Compass information was checked on September 24, 2026 against Compass' 2025 annual report. The filing does not provide a universal national agent split or cap. Local, team, and negotiated terms can vary; verify the current written agreement before making a brokerage decision.