Realty ONE Group grew fast on a simple promise: agents keep 100% of their commission and pay the brokerage through transaction and monthly fees instead of a split. It's a franchise network, so exact fee schedules vary by office. That model and ours are cousins — both reject big percentage splits — but they differ in what surrounds the fee: Realty ONE's economics typically include recurring monthly fees regardless of closings, while our primary fee arrives only when you close, and our office adds direct broker mentorship plus in-house title, mortgage, and insurance.
Brokerage programs, splits, caps, and fees change and often vary by office, market, and agreement. Details below describe each model in general, publicly known terms — always verify current specifics directly with any brokerage you are considering, including us. Our current structure: multiple competitive splits plus a flat $599 transaction fee covering E&O and franchise fees (subject to change).
How the models differ
| Realty ONE Group | NextHome Shore Success | |
|---|---|---|
| Business model | National 100%-commission franchise; offices independently owned | Locally owned NextHome office in Sea Girt |
| Broker access | Varies by franchise office | Direct, personal access to the broker/owner |
| Compensation | 100% commission with per-transaction fees plus recurring monthly fees; schedules vary by office (verify locally) | Multiple competitive split plans plus a flat $599 transaction fee covering E&O and franchise fees; you pay when you close (subject to change) |
| Cash-flow profile | Monthly fees are typically owed whether or not you close | Primary fee is per-closing — slow months don't stack bills |
| Training | Varies by office; national resources | One-on-one coaching plus free/low-cost NJ CE taught in-house by a state-approved instructor |
| Transaction support | Varies by office | In-house title (Cosmos Title & Investment Title), mortgage (Millennium Home Mortgage), and insurance (The Barclay Group; Abbatiello Financial Group/Allstate) |
Who each model tends to fit
Realty ONE Group often fits agents who: close steady volume and prefer paying flat costs for a 100% split, office fees included.
NextHome Shore Success often fits agents who: like keep-more economics but want fees tied to closings, not the calendar — plus a broker who coaches, not just collects.
Run your own numbers
Model debates are abstract; your commission check isn't. Put your transactions, split, and fees into the income calculator — it even preloads typical Realty ONE Group fee assumptions you can correct to your actuals. Then see how the NJ license transfer works.
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