New real estate agent

[Sydney Hunter]

I'm a newly licensed broker in the Springfield IL area looking for some advice on picking the right brokerage. I had a meeting today with a large company offering me a 50/50 commission split until I reach $16,000 then I will get 95% split. They also said I will have to pay $1,600 upfront for various fees. Is the $1,600 normal? This seems like a lot to ask for upfront to me. Does anyone have suggestions for good companies to apply with or good terms with a brokerage?