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What Is a 100% Commission Real Estate Brokerage?

A 100% commission real estate brokerage lets you keep every dollar you earn on every transaction and pay a flat fee per closing instead of splitting your commission. Here's exactly how the model works, what a 100% commission real estate broker does, what it really costs, and how to tell a true flat-fee brokerage from one that just rebuilds the split with hidden fees.

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Commission Kept
$499
Flat, Per Deal
$0
Monthly & Annual
In One Sentence

Keep your whole commission. Pay a flat fee. Get real broker support.

  • You earned the commission — you keep 100% of it
  • One predictable flat fee per closing, not a percentage
  • No desk fees, no franchise cut, no caps to chase
  • Full broker oversight, compliance & tech included
Definition

100% commission real estate brokerage, defined

A 100% commission real estate brokerage is a brokerage where agents keep 100% of the commission they earn and pay the brokerage a flat, per-transaction fee instead of a percentage split. The 100% commission real estate broker — the licensed broker of record — still holds your license, supervises your transactions, and keeps you compliant. The difference is how the broker is paid: a predictable flat fee per closing rather than a slice of every check you earn.

In a traditional brokerage, a "70/30" or "80/20" split means the brokerage takes 20%–30% of every commission — often much more early in the year before you "cap." A 100% commission model replaces that variable, open-ended cost with a single number you can predict and plan around. At Gromadzki Real Estate, that number is $499 per closed transaction side, with no monthly or annual fees.

How It Works

How a 100% commission brokerage actually works

  1. You keep the full commission. When your buyer or seller pays a commission, all of it is yours.
  2. You pay one flat fee at closing. $499 per side (buyer or seller) — only when a deal actually closes. Zero-income months cost you nothing.
  3. The broker handles oversight. Compliance review, contract questions, transaction management, and dispute escalation are included, not extra.
  4. You run your own business. Your brand, your clients, your database — with the license, tools, and support behind you.
The Math

What a 100% commission brokerage saves you

Here's the same $400,000 sale under a typical split versus a flat-fee 100% commission brokerage:

Your commission (3% side)$12,000
Traditional 25% split− $3,000
Gromadzki flat fee− $499
You keep at a 100% commission brokerage$11,501

That's $2,501 more on one deal. Close a dozen transactions a year and a 25% split quietly costs you roughly $30,000 — for the same work, the same MLS, and the same clients. The more you produce, the more a percentage split takes, while the flat fee stays flat.

Support

100% commission doesn't mean no support

The biggest myth about 100% commission brokerages is that you're on your own. A good one is the opposite. Everything below is included at Gromadzki — no upsells:

  • A real 100% commission real estate broker on call for contracts, compliance, and closings
  • Transaction management and deadline tracking
  • 1-on-1 coaching and an on-demand learning library
  • A full CRM and transaction-management tech stack
  • Full MLS access and the tools you already use
Read the Fine Print

Not every "100% commission" brokerage is really 100%

Some brokerages advertise "100% commission" and then add monthly desk fees, technology fees, franchise royalties, or annual dues that quietly rebuild the split you thought you escaped. For a newer agent with income still ramping, those fixed monthly bills can hurt more than a split would. When you compare 100% commission brokerages, ask three questions:

  • Is there any monthly fee? (At Gromadzki: $0.)
  • Is there an annual fee or franchise cut? (At Gromadzki: $0.)
  • What exactly do I pay, and only when? (At Gromadzki: $499, only at closing.)
Who It's For

Who should join a 100% commission brokerage?

Experienced, producing agents save the most — every deal you close keeps thousands that a split would have taken. But newly licensed agents benefit too: you start your career keeping 100% of your first hard-earned checks, with no monthly bill hanging over your first slow months and a broker who actually helps you close that first deal. If you have an active Florida real estate license, the model works for you.

In Florida

A 100% commission real estate brokerage serving all of Florida

Gromadzki Real Estate is a 100% commission real estate brokerage serving agents statewide across all 67 Florida counties — from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and the Panhandle. We have dedicated pages for 300+ Florida communities, and the structure is the same everywhere: keep 100% of your commission, pay a flat $499 per closing, full broker support included.

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FAQ

100% Commission Real Estate Brokerage FAQs

The questions Florida agents ask most about the 100% commission real estate broker model.

What is a 100% commission real estate brokerage? +
A 100% commission real estate brokerage lets agents keep 100% of the commission they earn on every transaction. Instead of splitting each commission with the brokerage (the traditional 70/30, 80/20, or cap model), agents pay a flat per-transaction fee. At Gromadzki Real Estate, that fee is a simple $499 per closed deal — with no monthly fees, no annual fees, and no caps.
What is a 100% commission real estate broker? +
A 100% commission real estate broker is the licensed broker who oversees a 100% commission brokerage — holding agents' licenses, providing compliance and contract support, and taking a flat fee per closing instead of a percentage split. The agent keeps the full commission; the broker is paid a predictable flat fee for oversight and support.
How much does a 100% commission brokerage cost? +
It depends on the brokerage. The honest ones charge a single flat fee per closed transaction and nothing else. Gromadzki Real Estate charges $499 per closed side (buyer or seller), $0 monthly, and $0 annual. Be careful: some brokerages advertise "100% commission" but add monthly desk fees, technology fees, or annual dues that quietly rebuild the split.
Is a 100% commission brokerage worth it? +
For most producing agents, yes. A traditional split takes 20%–50% of every commission — sometimes more before you "cap." A 100% commission brokerage replaces that variable cost with one predictable flat fee. On a single $400,000 sale, a 25% split costs about $3,000; the flat $499 costs $499. Most agents come out ahead after just a few transactions a year.
Do you still get broker support at a 100% commission brokerage? +
You should — 100% commission does not have to mean zero support. At Gromadzki Real Estate every agent gets live broker support, compliance and contract review, transaction management, 1-on-1 coaching, an on-demand learning library, and a full CRM and tech stack. 100% commission means no splits, not no help.
How does a 100% commission real estate brokerage work in Florida? +
In Florida you transfer your active real estate license to the brokerage, sign an independent contractor agreement, and start earning 100% commission on your next closing. Gromadzki Real Estate serves agents statewide across all 67 Florida counties on one structure: $499 per closed side, $0 monthly, $0 annual, full broker oversight included.

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