Century 21 is a globally recognized brand. But the royalty fee, the split, and the monthly fees add up — especially for new agents starting at 70/30.
Feature-by-feature breakdown of LPT Realty vs. Century 21.
| Feature | LPT Realty | Century 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Commission Split | 100% | 70/30 (new) to 90/10+ (experienced) |
| Annual Cap | $5,000 | None on most plans |
| Royalty / Franchise Fee | None | ~6% of commission — no cap |
| Monthly Fees | $0 | $100–$350/mo |
| Transaction Fee | $195/deal | ~$295/deal |
| Revenue Share | HybridShare available | None |
| Stock / Equity | LPTA (Nasdaq reserved) | None |
| AI Tools | Dezzy.ai · RecruitAssist · Media Stack | MoxiWorks CRM |
| Global Referral Network | National (50 states) | 79+ countries |
12 deals at $135,000 gross commission income. Same production. Two very different outcomes.
New agents? The gap is $43,070/year.
The more you produce, the more the royalty costs. It never caps. It never stops.
| Your GCI | 6% Royalty Cost |
|---|---|
| $100,000 | $6,000 |
| $150,000 | $9,000 |
| $200,000 | $12,000 |
| $300,000 | $18,000 |
The more you produce, the more the royalty costs. It never caps. It never stops.
At LPT, royalty fees don't exist.
The 6% royalty is the single biggest hidden cost at C21. It costs more than LPT's entire annual cap at every production level.
New C21 agents overpay by $43,070/year. Even experienced agents overpay by $18,290.
Most C21 plans have no cap. At LPT, you cap at $5,000 — usually within months.
C21 funds leads through franchise fees for TV ads. LPT gives you AI tools to build your own pipeline.
No comparison is complete without honesty. Here's where C21 has real advantages.
In January 2026, Compass acquired C21's parent company. While C21 agents wait for clarity, LPT's model is unchanged: $500/deal, $5K cap.
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