We Publish What They Won't.
Most brokerages in Northern Nevada keep their comp plans behind closed doors. We put ours on the internet. Because when the math is this good, you don't hide it.
Why Does Every Other Brokerage Hide Their Comp Plan?
Go to Dickson's website. Ferrari-Lund's. Chase International's. Try to find their commission split, their cap, or their monthly fees. You won't. Because they don't want you comparing. We do.
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Local brokerages that publish their comp plan online
$15K
Our annual cap — lower than eXp ($16K) and KW ($22K+)
100%
What you keep after you hit cap. No royalties. No surprises.
The Comp Plan — Every Detail
No NDAs. No “Schedule a Call to Learn More.” Just the Numbers.
Screenshot this. Send it to your broker. Ask them to match it. We'll wait.
80/20 Split
You keep 80% of every commission from day one. We take 20% — until you hit cap. No graduated tiers. No "earning" your split.
$15,000 Annual Cap
Once you've paid $15K to the brokerage in split, you keep 100% for the rest of the year. Lower than eXp ($16K), KW ($22K+), and most traditional brokerages.
$249/Month
Flat monthly fee. Covers E&O insurance, all tech tools, office access, and platform. Not $500. Not $1,200. Not $2,500 desk fees. $249.
$495/Side
Transaction fee per closed side. Covers compliance review, TC support, and file management. Competitive with every brokerage in the market.
$350/Year
Annual administrative fee. Paid once per year. That is every fee we charge. There is no fine print on this page.
50/50 Brokerage Leads
Leads generated by the brokerage are split 50/50 with you — and the brokerage portion counts toward your cap. Real leads, not a CRM login.
That's the entire comp plan. No asterisks. No “varies by market center.” No “ask your team leader.”
The Real Math
What You Take Home at Every Production Level
No brokerage in Reno will show you this comparison. So we built it for you.
| Your GCI | Traditional Brokerage* | eXp Realty | Keller Williams | Sparks Realty | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $52,500 | $61,000 | $48,000 | $59,562 | $7,000+ |
| $100,000 | $67,000 | $80,500 | $65,000 | $80,512 | $13,000+ |
| $150,000 | $100,000 | $130,000 | $105,000 | $130,512 | $25,000+ |
| $200,000 | $143,000 | $179,000 | $155,000 | $180,512 | $25,000+ |
| $300,000 | $210,000 | $279,000 | $255,000 | $280,512 | $25,000+ |
*Traditional brokerage assumes 70/30 split, $600/mo desk fees, $22K cap. eXp assumes 80/20 split, $16K cap, $85/mo + fees. KW assumes 64/30/6 split, $22K variable cap, tech fee. Sparks Realty: 80/20 split, $15K cap, $249/mo, $495/side (assumes 11 sides at $150K GCI). All estimates — your numbers will vary. Run your exact figures in our calculator below.
Brokerage Comparison
We Looked Up Their Numbers So You Don't Have To
National brands publish their comp plans. Local brokerages don't. Here's what we know — and what they won't tell you.
| Feature | Sparks Realty★ Best Value | National Franchise | Desk Fee Model | Traditional Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Split | 80/20 | 70/30 | 95/5 – 100/0 | 60/40 start |
| Annual Cap | $15,000 | $22,000 | N/A (desk fees) | $18,000–25,000 |
| Monthly Fees | $249/mo | $100+ /mo + royalties | $1,500–3,000/mo | Varies |
| Est. Annual Cost | ~$6,000 | ~$24,000+ | $18,000–36,000+ | ~$20,000–27,000+ |
| Royalty Fees | None | Up to 6% | None | None |
| AI-Powered Tools | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Broker Access | Direct | Regional | Franchise | Limited |
Save $14,000 — $24,000+ per year
compared to the average brokerage in Reno/Sparks
What the local brokerages won't put on their website:
Dickson Realty
Northern Nevada's largest independent brokerage. No public comp plan. Estimated 70/30 to 80/20 graduated split, $300-$600/mo desk fees, variable cap. They've been around since 1973 — which means they've had 50 years to not publish their fees.
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate
Reno-based brokerage. No public comp plan. D- BBB rating as noted by reviewers. Traditional split structure — ask them to put the numbers in writing and compare to ours.
Chase International
Luxury-focused, Tahoe/Reno. No public comp plan. Premium brand positioning with premium brokerage costs. Great brand — but what are you actually paying for it?
RE/MAX Professionals
Franchise model. 95/5 or variable splits + $500-$2,000/mo desk fees + RE/MAX franchise fee + E&O. The balloon costs more than most agents realize.
Run Your Numbers
Don't Take Our Word for It. Do the Math.
Enter your GCI and current brokerage fees. The calculator does the rest. No email required. No sales pitch. Just math.
See What You'd Save at Sparks
Input your current numbers. See the difference instantly.
You keep 70%, brokerage keeps 30%
Reno/Sparks median: ~$573,000
Your Annual Savings at Sparks Realty
+$5,702
more in your pocket every year
Annual Cost Comparison
Current Brokerage
- Commission to brokerage$22,000
- Monthly fees (×12)$6,000
- Total Cost$28,000
Sparks Realty
- Commission to brokerage (20%, $15K cap)$15,000
- Monthly fees ($249 × 12)$2,988
- Transaction fees ($495 × 8)$3,960
- Annual fee$350
- Total Cost$22,298
Your Annual Take-Home
Current
$109,520
Sparks Realty
$115,222
Your current broker doesn't need to know. Let's talk numbers.
Technology Edge
Better Economics AND Better Tools
Most brokerages charge more and give you less. We charge less and give you AI-powered tools that actually close deals.
60-Second AI Lead Response
Industry average response time: 47 minutes. Ours: under 60 seconds. 24/7. The first agent to respond wins the lead 78% of the time. That math is real.
Automated CMAs
Generate comprehensive Comparative Market Analyses in seconds, not hours. Walk into a listing appointment with data that took you 30 seconds to pull.
AI-Powered Coaching
Daily coaching tailored to your active pipeline. Not a $500/month coaching program — it's included. Market insights, deal strategy, objection prep.
Transaction Coordination
Tools that keep your deals on track from contract to close. Deadlines, document tracking, compliance — handled so you can prospect.
The Sparks Realty Transparency Promise
Our comp plan is on this page. It's the same one every agent gets. No secret tiers.
We will never charge a fee that isn't listed here. No "market center" surcharges, no "technology" add-ons, no surprise royalties.
If you want to compare us to your current brokerage, we'll help you calculate both — honestly. If staying makes more sense for you, we'll tell you.
We answer the phone. Your broker is reachable. If a deal is going sideways at 9pm on a Friday, you will get a human.
We don't believe in non-competes. You're here because the economics work, not because of a contract.
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515 Nichols Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431 | Sparks Realty, LLC