What Does an 80/20 Commission Split Mean at iad?
An 80/20 split means you keep 80% of the commission on a deal and the brokerage keeps 20%. At iad, that split comes with no surprise fees, so what you see in the split is what you keep.
How does an 80/20 split work on one deal?
Take a simple example. On a $10,000 commission, an 80/20 split leaves $8,000 with you and $2,000 with the brokerage. The numbers are only an illustration of the percentage, not a promise of what you'll earn.
Why isn't the split the whole story?
Two brokerages can advertise similar splits and leave you with very different take-home pay, because fees come out after the split. When you compare offers, look for these:
- E&O fees charged on every check
- Franchise fees
- Tech fees for basic tools
- Mentor fees
- Junk fees that nibble at your bottom line
At iad, none of the fees on that list apply to your commission. You pay a flat $99 per month, and it covers your tools, support and E&O insurance.
Does the 80/20 split include revenue share?
They're separate. The split is what you earn from your own deals. Revenue share is additional income, paid monthly across five tiers, from the production of agents you personally help grow. You can focus on your own production and never build a team, and the split stays the same.
How do you see the difference on your own numbers?
Open the commission and fee comparison, enter your deals and your current fees, and read the result. If you'd like someone to go through it with you, schedule a consultation.
