Agents, this one’s for you.
Build your business at eXp, with a broker who’s been doing this since 2003.
I’m Joanie Hynes, an Associate Broker licensed in Maryland and Delaware. I’m growing a group of agents at eXp Realty who want to keep more of what they earn, work on their own terms, and still have someone experienced in their corner. If that sounds like you, let’s talk.
No pressure and no obligation. Our conversation stays between us.
Why join me
You’re not joining a company. You’re joining someone.
Any agent can sign up with eXp. Who you join with matters. I’ve helped buyers and sellers across Maryland and Delaware for more than twenty years, and nearly all of my business has come from relationships. That’s how I’ll treat the agents who join me: I pick up the phone, I tell you the truth, and I want to see you win.
- 20+ years of answersTwo decades of contracts, negotiations and tough deals. Whatever comes up, I’ve likely seen it and can help you through it.
- Licensed in MD & DEAn Associate Broker in both states, so a client moving across the state line is a referral, not a lost deal.
- Built on referralsNearly all of my business comes from people I know. I’ll share how I built it without cold calls or paid leads.
- A broker who answersContract question at 8pm? Text me. You’ll have someone experienced on the other end of the phone, not a voicemail.
Joanie
Why eXp
More of your commission. More freedom. More ways to grow.
Keep more of what you earn
An 80/20 split with a $16,000 annual cap. Once you cap, you keep 100% of your commission for the rest of your year, less small transaction fees.
Work from anywhere
eXp is a cloud brokerage. No desk fees, no office politics, no commute. You run your business from home, the car or the beach.
A chance to own a piece
Agents can earn company stock awards for milestones like a first closing and capping. Top producers can earn up to $16,000 in stock through eXp’s ICON award.
Stock awards vest over time and aren’t guaranteed.
Revenue share
eXp shares part of its own revenue with agents who help the company grow. It’s paid from eXp’s portion of the split, never from the other agent’s commission, and taking part is completely optional.
Not guaranteed. Most participants earn little or nothing. See eXp’s income disclosure.
Training that never stops
Live classes, masterminds and on-demand coaching every day. Newly licensed? eXp’s mentoring program pairs you with a certified local mentor for your first deals.
A referral network worldwide
More than 80,000 eXp agents in over 24 countries. When your client moves to another state, or across the world, you have someone to send them to.
The numbers, plainly
No fine print. Here’s exactly how it works.
Other brokerages can be vague about splits and fees. Here are eXp’s published U.S. terms. When we talk, I’ll walk you through the current fee schedule and how it would work for your business.
| Item | eXp Realty (U.S.) |
|---|---|
| Commission split | 80 / 20 |
| Annual cap on company split | $16,000 |
| After you cap | 100% to you |
| One-time startup fee | $149 |
| Monthly cloud brokerage fee | $85 |
| Per-transaction fees | Small broker review and risk management fees on each deal. I’ll share the current amounts on our call. |
| Newly licensed agents | Optional mentoring program for your first three transactions, with an additional 20% split on those deals to fund the mentoring |
| Revenue share and stock | No cost to take part. Earned through activity and milestones, never guaranteed. |
Figures from eXp Realty’s published U.S. terms as of October 2026 and subject to change. Confirm current terms with eXp before you join.
Who I’m looking for
New, seasoned or leading a team, there’s a fit.
Newly licensed
Start your career with backup
- A local mentor for your first deals
- Daily live training, all included
- An experienced broker a phone call away
Experienced agents
Keep more, answer to no one
- 80/20 split with a $16,000 cap
- No desk fees or office quotas
- Your brand, your schedule
Team leaders
Grow something bigger
- Room to build and run your own team
- eXp support programs for team operations
- A model built for agents who lead
How joining works
Four simple steps, and I’m with you through each one.
Talk with me
A relaxed, confidential call about where you are and where you want to go.
Run your numbers
We compare what you keep today with what you’d keep at eXp, using your real production.
Apply and name me
Apply online at eXp and list Joanie Hynes as your sponsor.
Get set up
eXp’s onboarding team helps move your license and set up your tools. I’ll help you hit the ground running.
Straight answers
Questions agents ask me
Don’t see yours? Ask me directly. I’m happy to talk it through.
Do I have to recruit other agents?
No. Revenue share is completely optional. Plenty of eXp agents simply sell real estate and keep more of their commission. If you do want to grow a network later, I’ll show you how it works.
What does it cost to switch to eXp?
eXp’s published U.S. fees are a $149 one-time startup fee and an $85 monthly cloud brokerage fee, plus small per-transaction fees. Your split is 80/20 until you reach the $16,000 annual cap, then 100% for the rest of your year.
Do I need to live near Kent Island?
No. eXp is a cloud brokerage, so you can work anywhere you’re licensed. I work with buyers and sellers across Maryland and Delaware, and I’m happy to help agents anywhere in both states.
I’m newly licensed. Is eXp right for me?
It can be. eXp’s mentoring program pairs new agents with a certified mentor in their area for their first three transactions, and there’s live training every day. You’ll also have me to call.
Is revenue share guaranteed income?
No. Revenue share depends on many factors and most participants earn supplemental income or none. Please read eXp’s income disclosure before deciding.
What does it mean to name you as my sponsor?
When you apply to eXp, you list the agent who introduced you to the company. If that’s me, I’ll be your go-to person while you get settled. eXp may share part of its revenue with me as your sponsor. It never comes out of your commission.
Let’s talk
Curious? Let’s have a confidential conversation.
Tell me a little about you and I’ll reach out personally, usually the same day. No pitch deck, no pressure.
- Confidential. Nothing gets shared with your brokerage
- A clear look at your numbers at eXp
- Honest advice, even if eXp isn’t the right fit
Disclosures. Joanie Hynes is an independent contractor and Associate Broker with eXp Realty, LLC, not an employee of eXp Realty. This page is not an offer of employment. If you join eXp Realty and name Joanie Hynes as your sponsor, she may receive revenue share from eXp Realty. It is paid from eXp’s portion of the commission, never from yours.
Earnings are performance-based and not guaranteed. Most revenue share participants earn supplemental income or none. Stock awards are subject to vesting and program terms. Fees, splits and programs are set by eXp Realty and may change. Review eXp Realty’s income disclosure and current terms before deciding.