LPT Realty vs Epique Realty: The 2026 Commission Breakdown

Company Overview

Both LPT Realty and Epique Realty operate as cloud-based brokerages — no mandatory brick-and-mortar offices, lower overhead, and savings passed on to agents in the form of better splits and lower caps. That's where most of the similarities end.

Epique Realty positions itself as "the most advanced brokerage in history." Founded with an AI-first, premium brand identity, Epique has grown rapidly — from roughly 300 agents to approximately 4,000 between 2024 and 2025, a 342% growth spike. Epique was named a HousingWire Tech100 winner in 2026, partnered with Courted for AI-powered recruiting intelligence, and markets 70+ agent perks including car washes, professional headshots, roadside assistance, and sign installs. It runs PowerCON events and has announced global expansion plans for Canada, Australia, and the UK.

LPT Realty launched in 2022 and became the fastest-growing brokerage in the country almost immediately. Its core differentiator is simple: two plans, true agent choice, and the lowest cap in the market. LPT doesn't try to be everything — it's built around the idea that agents should run their businesses their way. With 21,000+ agents, a Deloitte Fast 500 #2 ranking, and the Inman Innovator Award, LPT has validated its model at scale.

Commission Splits & Caps

This is where the conversation usually starts — and where LPT wins decisively.

LPT's Business Builder plan is unique in the industry: a flat $500 per transaction with a $5,000 annual cap. Once you hit 10 deals, you're paying nothing to the brokerage for the rest of your year. For the average agent doing 12+ transactions, this is a dramatic cost reduction.

Epique's 85/15 split means 15% of every commission check goes to the brokerage until you hit a $15,000 cap. That cap does decline over time — reaching $10,000 by year six — but even at year six, it's still double LPT's cap from day one.

Full Fee Breakdown

Caps tell one story. Fees tell the rest. Let's look at every dollar that leaves your pocket at each brokerage.

The Real Math: Side by Side

Let's run the actual numbers on a typical producing agent — 12 deals at $450,000 average sale price, 2.5% commission, $135,000 total GCI.

$1,196 more per month. $71,740 more over 5 years.

Epique figures use the $149/month fee. Agents paying the annual upfront rate ($99/mo) would reduce Epique's total by $600/year. The gap is still $13,748.

Per-Deal Cost: Where the "Elite" Price Tag Shows Up

Every time you close a deal at Epique, three fees hit your commission before you see a dollar. Here's what that looks like at different price points:

That's before the $149/month fee even enters the conversation.

Epique's percentage model means your best deals cost you the most. LPT's flat fee doesn't change based on sale price — $695 per deal whether you sold a townhome or an estate.

The Perks Question

Epique markets 70+ agent perks — car washes, AI headshots, roadside assistance, sign installs, and more. It's a genuinely creative approach. But ask yourself:

The AI Comparison

Both Epique and TPL Collective lead with AI. But they mean very different things by it.

Epique's AI helps you write. TPL's AI helps you grow. Different category entirely.

HybridShare vs Epique Revenue Share

Both brokerages offer revenue share — income earned by attracting other producing agents to the brokerage. Epique has a revenue share program, but publicly available details are limited compared to LPT's well-documented HybridShare structure.

LPT HybridShare (Brokerage Partner Plan)

LPT's HybridShare is a 7-tier revenue share structure available exclusively to agents on the Brokerage Partner plan. You earn a percentage of the company dollar generated by agents in your downline — real, calculable income tied directly to production.

The Business Builder plan does not unlock HybridShare income — but agents can build a downline and switch to Brokerage Partner when they're ready. This flexibility is unique to LPT: no other major cloud brokerage lets you dial up or down based on where you are in your business.

Epique Revenue Share

Epique offers a revenue share program, but the details are not as publicly documented as those of larger cloud brokerages. Based on available information, Epique's revenue share is part of their compensation structure, but specifics on tiers, percentages, and payout formulas are limited in public-facing materials.

Agent Count & Growth Trends

Scale and trajectory matter — especially if you're evaluating revenue share potential or long-term alignment with a brokerage.

Epique Realty has experienced explosive recent growth, expanding from roughly 300 agents to approximately 4,000 between 2024 and 2025 — a 342% growth spike. That's genuinely impressive momentum. Epique has also partnered with Courted for AI-powered recruiting intelligence, signaling ambition to accelerate further. Global expansion plans include Canada, Australia, and the UK.

LPT Realty launched in 2022 and has already surpassed 21,000 agents, making it roughly 5x Epique's size. LPT passed 10,000 agents in its first year — a milestone that took most cloud brokerages several years to reach. Backed by a Deloitte Fast 500 #2 ranking and the Inman Innovator Award, LPT has validated its model at a scale Epique hasn't yet approached.

Technology & Tools

Both brokerages are cloud-first and lean into technology as part of the agent value proposition. Here's how they compare:

Training & Community

Epique Realty runs PowerCON events and has built a growing training infrastructure as part of its premium positioning. With global expansion plans and an emphasis on AI-powered tools, Epique is investing in agent education — though its training depth is still developing alongside its rapid growth.

LPT Realty provides a growing suite of training resources and community infrastructure. What it may lack in the polished event branding, it makes up for in culture — LPT attracts agents who are entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, and invested in building long-term wealth.

Category-by-Category Scorecard

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Final Verdict: Which Is Right for You?

Choose LPT Realty if:

• You want the lowest cost model in the industry — $5,000 cap, $0/month, period
• You've calculated what those 70+ perks actually cost you ($14,348/year in extra fees)
• You want AI tools that grow your business — not just generate content
• You don't want to wait 6 years for a lower cap (LPT's $5K is lower than Epique's year-six $10K)
• You're tired of paying $149/month during slow months

Epique may still make sense if:

• You genuinely use lifestyle perks regularly and value the bundled convenience
• You specifically value Epique's premium brand positioning and PowerCON events
• You're betting on Epique's growth trajectory and global expansion plans
• You prefer the "everything included" model and don't mind the higher total cost

For the vast majority of producing agents evaluating their options in 2026, LPT Realty's economics are simply better. Epique has built a clever package — but when you strip away the perks and look at the numbers, the math is clear.

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Epique Realty fees reflect publicly available figures from joinepique.com compensation documents and third-party reviews as of 2025–2026. Epique's declining cap structure reduces the annual cap over 6 years ($15K year 1 to $10K year 6+). Monthly fees shown at the standard $149/month rate; agents paying annually may qualify for a reduced $99/month rate. Transaction fee is 0.1% of gross sale price, capped at $500 per transaction, reduced to $250 per transaction after $5,000 in cumulative transaction fees. Agent count figures sourced from HousingWire Tech100 profile and T360 Mega 1000 rankings. LPT Realty figures reflect the current published Business Builder fee structure. TPL Collective is a community and coaching platform. LPT Realty is the brokerage. These are legally and operationally distinct.