BHHS Agents

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Agents:
See Your Real Take-Home

The Berkshire name carries real weight. But 60/40 split plus a 7% royalty plus $1,680/month in desk fees means a $250K GCI agent sends $138K/year to the franchise. eXp takes $17K. See exactly what you'd keep.

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$138K
BHHS franchise take at $250K GCI (split + royalty + fees)
$17K
eXp takes at $250K GCI (capped)
$121K
Annual income gap at $250K GCI
80/20
eXp base split, $16K cap — keep more every deal
The Real Numbers

BHHS vs eXp: Split Breakdown

BHHS is a respected franchise with strong brand recognition. But the math — three separate cost layers stacking on every deal — is hard to ignore at scale.

BHHS

60/40 Split + 7% Royalty + $1,680/mo Desk Fees

Three separate costs hit your paycheck every year. At $250K GCI, that's $100K in split, $17.5K in royalty, and $20.16K in desk fees — $138K total leaving your pocket. Every year, forever. No cap.

  • 60% agent / 40% broker split on every transaction
  • 7% royalty fee on your gross GCI — on top of the split
  • $1,680/month in desk fees = $20,160/year, regardless of production
  • No annual cap — you pay all three layers forever
  • Strong Berkshire Hathaway brand association
  • HomeServices of America national network
At $250K GCI, you net $112K. That's 45 cents on every dollar.
eXp Realty

80/20 Split → $16K Cap

One cost. One number. You keep 80% until eXp has collected $16,000 for the year — then you keep 100% on every deal after that. No royalty. No monthly desk fees. Most active agents cap before mid-year.

  • 80% agent / 20% broker split to start
  • $16K annual cap — then 100% post-cap
  • No royalty fee, no monthly desk fees
  • $17K total annual cost at $250K GCI
  • Revenue share passive income opportunity
  • eXp Luxury Division for premium listings
At $250K GCI, you net $234K. That's 94 cents on every dollar.
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By switching to eXp, you'd add

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per year to your take-home income
BHHS Net $0
eXp Net $0

Side-by-Side Breakdown

Gross GCI $0
BHHS split loss –$0
BHHS royalty –$0
BHHS desk fees –$0
BHHS net income $0
eXp annual cap –$16,000
eXp net income $0

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Annual GCI BHHS Net eXp Net Annual Gap
$150,000 $59,340 $134,000 +$74,660
$200,000 $85,840 $184,000 +$98,160
$250,000 $112,340 $234,000 +$121,660
$350,000 $165,350 $334,000 +$168,650
$500,000 $244,840 $484,000 +$239,160

BHHS: GCI × agent split% − GCI × royalty% − (desk fees × 12). eXp: GCI − min(GCI × 20%, $16K cap). Standard 60/40 + 7% royalty + $1,680/mo desk fees used for BHHS.

Love the Berkshire Brand? Good News.

You Don't Need the Franchise
for the Credibility

The Berkshire Hathaway name carries real weight — and that association matters to your clients. But here's the truth: your clients trust you. Your track record, your market knowledge, your relationships. The logo on your business card is secondary.

eXp agents operate under a well-recognized national brand with the same IDX access, MLS exposure, and transaction tools — plus eXp Luxury for premium listings. The business card changes. Your reputation doesn't.

Same credibility. $100K+ more per year in your pocket.

What You Get at eXp — Day One

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eXp Luxury Division

Premium listing brand, dedicated marketing materials, and international network — for agents who serve the high-end market. No franchise royalty required.

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Full Transaction Tools

Skyslope, kvCORE CRM, ShowingTime, and a full suite of production tools are included. No nickel-and-diming on top of your split.

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Revenue Share Passive Income

Build a downline and earn a percentage of their commission contributions. A real second income that compounds over time — BHHS offers nothing comparable.

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No Monthly Desk Fees — Ever

Zero monthly overhead. Zero royalty. Your $16K cap is the ceiling on what you pay each anniversary year. After that, every deal is 100% yours.

Fee Structure

Three Layers vs One Number

The BHHS model stacks three separate cost layers on every agent. eXp uses one clean structure. Here's the honest side-by-side.

BHHS Cost Structure

Three Layers, No Ceiling

Every BHHS agent carries three ongoing costs simultaneously — and there's no point in the year where they stop. High producers pay proportionally more.

  • Layer 1: 40% broker split on every transaction
  • Layer 2: 7% royalty on your gross GCI — separate from the split
  • Layer 3: $1,680/mo desk fees = $20,160/year in fixed overhead
  • No cap year — you pay all three layers on deal #1 and deal #100
  • $250K GCI agent: $138K to the franchise. Forever.
The royalty fee alone costs more per year than eXp's entire annual cap at most production levels.
eXp Cost Structure

One Number. Then Done.

eXp has one cost to understand: 20% of your commission income until eXp has collected $16,000 in your anniversary year. That's it. After cap — 100%.

  • 80/20 split until $16K collected by eXp for the year
  • 100% post-cap (minus $250/tx transaction fee, max $5K/yr)
  • No royalty fee — none, ever
  • No monthly desk fees — none, ever
  • Most $250K+ producers cap before mid-year
At $250K GCI, your total annual cost to eXp is $16,000. At BHHS it's $137,660.
Agent Stories

They Made the Move

★★★★★

"I ran the numbers one afternoon and realized I was handing BHHS over $90,000 a year between the split, royalty, and desk fees. I moved to eXp and kept an extra $87K my first year. I kept every client. Zero disruption."

Karen L.
Former BHHS Agent — Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★

"The Berkshire name felt important when I started. But after five years I realized my clients called me, not the brand. The desk fees alone were $20K a year for an office I barely used. That money is mine now."

Marcus W.
Former BHHS Top Producer — Atlanta, GA
★★★★★

"Nobody told me about the royalty fee when I joined BHHS. It was on top of the split — another 7% just gone. When I found out eXp's entire annual fee was $16K, I thought it was a typo. It wasn't."

Priya N.
Former BHHS Agent — Dallas, TX
Common Questions

BHHS Agents Ask This

Will I lose clients if I leave the Berkshire Hathaway name behind? ⌄
Almost never. Your clients hire you — your expertise, your relationships, your track record. The brokerage name rarely comes up after the first conversation. Agents who have made this move consistently report that clients followed them without question. The ones who didn't follow had already moved on for unrelated reasons.
What exactly is the BHHS royalty fee and how is it calculated? ⌄
The royalty fee is typically 7% of your gross GCI — charged in addition to your 40% broker split. It's not a flat fee; it scales with your production. At $200K GCI, that's $14,000/year in royalty alone. There is no annual cap on the royalty, meaning higher producers pay more every year with no ceiling. This is on top of the split and desk fees — all three stack simultaneously.
How does the eXp $16K cap actually work? ⌄
eXp starts at an 80/20 split. You keep 80% of every commission, and eXp keeps 20%, until eXp has collected $16,000 in your anniversary year. That happens when you've done roughly $80,000 in GCI. After cap, you keep 100% for the rest of the year (minus a $250 transaction fee, capped at $5,000 annually). Most agents doing $200K+ in GCI hit cap in the first half of the year — meaning the majority of their production is 100% theirs.
What happens to my current listings when I switch? ⌄
Active listings typically need to close under your current brokerage before transferring. Your existing commission agreements remain in place — the switch doesn't affect deals already in progress. Most agents time their move between listing cycles or at a slow production point. Your sponsor can help you plan a clean transition that doesn't disrupt any open business.
Does eXp have a luxury program for high-end listings? ⌄
Yes. eXp Luxury is a dedicated premium listing division with its own brand identity, signage, marketing collateral, and international network. It's designed for agents who serve the high-end market and want the branding to match. You get access to eXp Luxury under the same 80/20 → cap structure — no additional royalty, no extra desk fees. Same great split on premium transactions.
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