Plain answers · Leaving or changing brokerages

Thinking about leaving Keller Williams, Compass or Redfin? What should I check first?

If you're already thinking about leaving

Don't sign anything yet. Take 2 minutes to see where you stand on the full cost, then bring your answers to a 20-minute call.

Start my fit check on the full cost

Short answer: Check three things before you go anywhere. First, what your agreement says about listings, pendings and notice. Second, your real all-in cost last year. Third, what you'd actually miss: your market center, your team, your tools. Then compare those against any brokerage's written terms, eXp included.

Every brokerage has its own agreement, and the details matter. I won't guess at another company's fees or rules. Get your current agreement out and read it.

Look for notice periods, what happens to listings and pendings, and any fees or balances owed when you leave. If you're on a team, read the team agreement too. It can have its own rules.

Then do the math on last year. Your real all-in cost is the number that matters, not the split on paper.

And be honest about what you'd miss. A great office leader or a team that feeds you deals is worth something. Put it on the list.

If eXp is on your list, compare it using eXp's published numbers at eXp's official costs and income disclosure (exprealty.com/income).

Questions to ask any brokerage, including mine

  • What does my current agreement say about leaving?
  • Is there a team agreement on top of my brokerage agreement?
  • What would I miss most, and can I get it somewhere else?
  • What's the all-in cost comparison on last year's deals?

Your next step

  1. Take the 2-minute fit check, started on the full cost.
  2. Build your one-page Decision Report to bring to any broker.
  3. Talk it through on the 20-Minute Brokerage Fit Call. No pressure. No promises.
Book My 20-Minute Brokerage Fit Call

Sources: eXp Realty costs and income disclosure.

Editorial review: November 1, 2026. Facts about eXp come from eXp's official pages and can change. Confirm current terms directly with eXp. Opinions are my own.

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