Frequently Asked Questions
How does Agent Plus Realty's 100% commission model work?
On eligible residential sales you keep 100% of your commission; commercial transactions and leases are paid at an 80/20 split. The standard residential transaction fee is $595 per side and is typically charged to the client on the closing statement where permitted, agreed, and applicable. With 190+ licensed agents and offices in Deerfield Beach and Fort Myers, here are the questions Florida agents ask most before joining.
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Commission & Fees
How does the 100% commission plan work at Agent Plus Realty?
You keep 100% of your commission on eligible residential sales. Commercial transactions and leases are paid at an 80/20 split. The standard residential transaction fee is $595 per side and is typically charged to the client on the closing statement where permitted, agreed, and applicable. Newer agents may be subject to mentorship requirements. When mentorship applies, the mentorship fee is 20% of the commission. Terms follow the Independent Contractor Agreement.
What is the $595 transaction fee?
The $595 is a flat residential transaction fee charged per side, not a percentage of your commission. The standard residential transaction fee is $595 per side and is typically charged to the client on the closing statement where permitted, agreed, and applicable. It is not deducted from the agent's commission when charged to the client.
Who pays the $595 fee?
The fee is typically charged to the client on the closing statement where permitted, agreed, and applicable. Agent out-of-pocket cost may be $0 when the $595-per-side fee is collected from the client at closing as described. Actual outcome depends on transaction documents, closing-statement treatment, and applicable agreement terms.
Does the $595 fee apply to both sides of a deal?
Yes, the fee is charged per side. If AGENT PLUS REALTY, LLC is involved on both sides of a transaction, the fee may apply to each side where permitted, agreed, and applicable. Compensation, fees and payment responsibility are governed by the Independent Contractor Agreement and the applicable transaction documents.
Are there monthly, desk, or franchise fees?
No. AGENT PLUS REALTY, LLC charges no required monthly, desk, or franchise fees. Agents are responsible for their own MLS dues, association fees, eKey/lockbox access, and license renewal costs. Optional premium technology services may require a separate fee.
How are commercial deals and leases paid?
Commercial transactions and leases are paid at an 80/20 split. The 100% commission applies to eligible residential sales only. Compensation, fees, eligibility, and payment responsibility are governed by the Independent Contractor Agreement and applicable transaction documents, so check your agreement for the exact terms on any non-residential file.
How are referrals and company-provided leads paid?
Referrals are paid at an 80/20 split, and company-provided leads at 50/50. Commission terms are subject to the Agent Plus Realty Independent Contractor Agreement and applicable transaction documents.
When do I get paid?
Agents may be paid at closing when the file is complete, compliant, funded, approved, and the title company is able to disburse. Payout timing depends on the closing company and on the file meeting brokerage compliance requirements before funds are released.
Is there a minimum production requirement?
No. There are no minimum sales quotas, no mandatory floor time, and no production thresholds. Your commission plan does not change with volume. Eligibility for the 100% residential plan is still subject to Agent Plus Realty approval and the Independent Contractor Agreement.
Are the savings calculators a guarantee?
No. Savings comparisons are illustrations based on the stated assumptions; actual results depend on your production, transaction mix, brokerage agreement, and market. The calculator is for illustration only and is not a guarantee of savings, income, or future performance.
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Joining & License Transfer
How do I transfer my Florida real estate license to Agent Plus Realty?
Start by completing the online application. Agent Plus Realty reviews your information and guides you through onboarding and the DBPR license transfer. Many DBPR transfers are completed within 1–3 business days, but timing may vary depending on DBPR processing.
How long does a license transfer take?
Many DBPR transfers are completed within 1–3 business days, but timing may vary depending on DBPR processing. Applications are typically reviewed first. After approval, the transfer is submitted to DBPR and you can begin working under Agent Plus Realty once it is processed.
Does Agent Plus Realty charge a transfer fee?
No. Agent Plus Realty does not charge a license transfer fee. DBPR or other third parties may have their own requirements. You remain responsible for your own MLS dues, association fees, eKey/lockbox access, and license renewal costs.
What do I need to apply?
You need an active Florida real estate license and about 10 minutes to complete the online application. Agent Plus Realty reviews each application and contacts you about next steps. The exact document list is set during onboarding, so confirm with the broker if you have questions about your license status.
Will I have direct access to the broker?
Yes. Broker John Santos is personally accessible by phone or text, without layers of management in between. Agents get contract review, transaction support and compliance backup. Broker John Santos speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Do I need to work from an office?
No. Most agents work remotely, and there is no requirement to be in the office. Agent Plus Realty has offices in Deerfield Beach and Fort Myers if you want meeting space or a place to work.
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New Agents & Mentorship
Can newly licensed agents join Agent Plus Realty?
Yes, newly licensed agents can apply. Newer agents may be required to participate in Agent Plus Realty's mentorship program. Eligibility for the 100% residential commission plan, mentorship requirements, fees, and commission structure are subject to Agent Plus Realty approval and the terms of the Independent Contractor Agreement.
How does the mentorship program work?
The mentorship program supports newer agents through their first transactions. When mentorship applies, the mentorship fee is 20% of the commission. Mentorship requirements, eligibility and commission structure are subject to Agent Plus Realty approval and the Independent Contractor Agreement.
What does mentorship cost?
When mentorship applies, the mentorship fee is 20% of the commission. Newer agents may be subject to mentorship requirements. Eligibility for the 100% residential commission plan, mentorship requirements, fees, and commission structure are subject to Agent Plus Realty approval and the terms of the Independent Contractor Agreement.
When does mentorship end?
Mentorship requirements are set individually, subject to Agent Plus Realty approval. Newer agents may be required to participate in the mentorship program, and when it applies the fee is 20% of the commission. The point at which an agent moves to the standard plan is governed by the Independent Contractor Agreement.
Do new agents get contract and compliance help?
Yes. All agents get access to Broker John Santos for contract review, compliance guidance and transaction support. Dotloop Premium is included for transaction management. Newer agents may be subject to mentorship requirements. When mentorship applies, the mentorship fee is 20% of the commission.
Technology & Tools
What technology is included?
Dotloop Premium and E&O coverage are included. Optional premium technology, CRM/IDX tools, lead-generation services, advertising, websites, and third-party platforms may cost extra. Agents also use Agent Plus Office, the brokerage's back office for documents and compliance.
Is Dotloop included?
Yes. Dotloop Premium included for transaction management and e-signatures. Optional premium technology, CRM/IDX tools, lead-generation services, advertising, websites, and third-party platforms may cost extra.
Is E&O insurance included?
Yes. Dotloop Premium and E&O coverage are included. Optional premium technology, CRM/IDX tools, lead-generation services, advertising, websites, and third-party platforms may cost extra. Coverage terms follow the brokerage's policy and the Independent Contractor Agreement, so ask the broker for details about limits or exclusions.
Are there optional paid tools?
Yes. Optional premium technology services — such as upgraded CRM, website, lead-generation, or marketing tools — may require a separate subscription or fee. These are optional, and none is required to join or to keep the 100% residential plan.
Which MLS systems can I access?
Agent Plus Realty offers access to 5 major Florida MLS systems: Miami REALTORS®, BeachesMLS, SW Florida MLS, Stellar MLS, and Daytona Beach MLS. Brokerage MLS participation is available through the MLS systems listed. Individual MLS, board, association, eKey/lockbox, data-access, and related third-party fees may be separate unless otherwise stated in writing.
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Offices & Markets
Where are Agent Plus Realty's offices?
Agent Plus Realty has two Florida offices. Deerfield Beach is at 208 S Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 and serves South Florida (Broward / Palm Beach). Fort Myers is at 6361 Presidential Court, Suite 113, Fort Myers, FL 33919 and serves Southwest Florida (Lee / Collier).
Do you support agents in Broward County?
Yes. Broward is served from the Deerfield Beach office at 208 S Military Trail. Agents in Broward have access to Miami REALTORS® and BeachesMLS, both of which cover Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Individual MLS and association fees may be separate.
Do you support agents in Palm Beach County?
Yes. Palm Beach County is served from the Deerfield Beach office. Miami REALTORS® and BeachesMLS both cover Palm Beach, along with Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin and St. Lucie. Brokerage MLS participation is available through those systems, and individual MLS and association fees may be separate.
Do you support agents in Lee County and Fort Myers?
Yes. Lee County is served from the Fort Myers office at 6361 Presidential Court, Suite 113. SW Florida MLS covers Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. Brokerage MLS participation is available through that system, and individual MLS and association fees may be separate.
Do you support agents in Collier County and Naples?
Yes. Collier County and Naples are served from the Fort Myers office, part of the Southwest Florida (Lee / Collier) region. SW Florida MLS covers Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. Individual MLS, board and association fees may be separate unless otherwise stated in writing.
Can I join if I work elsewhere in Florida?
Yes, if your market is covered by one of the five MLS systems. Stellar MLS covers Tampa Bay, Orlando and Central Florida counties, and Daytona Beach MLS covers East/Coastal Volusia. Both physical offices are in South and Southwest Florida, so confirm support for remote markets with the broker.
Do you offer support in Spanish and Portuguese?
Yes. Broker John Santos speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish. There are dedicated pages in Spanish and Portuguese, and the network also includes bilingual agents.
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Leaving / Switching Brokerages
Why do agents switch to Agent Plus Realty?
Most agents switch to keep more of each residential commission. The plan is 100% on eligible residential sales, with a $595-per-side fee typically charged to the client on the closing statement where permitted, agreed, and applicable. There are no required monthly, desk, or franchise fees, and agents get direct broker access.
What happens to my pending deals when I switch?
A pending transaction typically stays with your current brokerage until closing, unless your current broker agrees to release it. New business after your DBPR transfer is processed is conducted under Agent Plus Realty. Agent Plus Realty helps you plan the transition so clients and closings are not disrupted.
Can I bring my listings with me?
Listings are under your current brokerage's agreement with the seller, so moving them generally requires your current broker's release and the seller's consent. Agent Plus Realty can help you plan the transition, but the outcome depends on your current brokerage agreement and the listing agreement terms.
How do I tell my current broker I'm leaving?
Review your current independent contractor agreement for notice requirements first. Then notify your broker in writing once your Agent Plus Realty application is approved and the DBPR transfer is ready. Agent Plus Realty can guide the timing so pending files and client communication are handled cleanly.
Will switching interrupt my MLS access?
Your MLS access moves with your license to the new brokerage, so there can be a short gap while the transfer and MLS office change are processed. Brokerage MLS participation is available through the five listed systems. Individual MLS, board, association and eKey/lockbox fees may be separate unless otherwise stated in writing.
Is there a contract term or exit fee at Agent Plus Realty?
There is no long-term contract or exit fee. Terms are governed by the Agent Plus Realty Independent Contractor Agreement and applicable transaction documents.
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