Keller Williams Realty is a strong choice for agents seeking education and a large network. Compass may be attractive to high-producing agents seeking high commission splits, but the terms are negotiable and subject to change. Sotheby's International Realty is best suited for agents specializing in the luxury market with a global focus.
| Metric | Sotheby's International Realty | Compass | Keller Williams Realty | The Agency |
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| Market Share | 3.8% (ranked No. 4 among the nation's five largest franchise brands) | In 2022, Compass retained the top brokerage spot with $228 billion in sales volume. In 2021, Compass snuck past Realogy Brokerage Group to claim the No. 1 spot by sales volume. In 2024, Compass hit $231 billion in U.S. sales volume, a 25.3% year-over-year increase. | 11.3% market share by sales volume (largest residential real estate franchise brand in the U.S.) | The Agency Northwest had a 1.00% market share representing buyers in Eastside areas 500-600 in 2021. |
| Average Commission Rate | Varies by location; common split is 70/30 (agent/brokerage), but experienced agents may negotiate higher splits (e.g., 80/20 or better). | Compass uses an agent-specific commission split, meaning terms are negotiated based on experience and production. Many agents report an average split of 80/20, where the agent keeps 80% and Compass takes 20%. Some top-producing agents ($10M+ in sales) may have splits around 90%. Compass has been known to offer high commission splits to attract high-producing agents. However, in 2022, Compass implemented cost-cutting measures, including reducing aggressive commission splits. | Typically operates on a 70/30 split (agent/brokerage). Some sources mention a 64/30/6% split, where 64% goes to the agent, 30% to the market center, and 6% to Keller Williams Realty International (KWRI), capped at $3,000. | Information on commission splits for The Agency wasn't readily available in the search results. |
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| Sales Volume (Annual) | Not available | In 2022, $228 billion. In 2024, $231 billion. | Over $500.1 billion in 2021 | Not available |
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