Real Estate Commission Calculator

Calculate commissions and net proceeds for your property sale

Property Details

Sale Price

Commission Rate

Commission Split

Listing Broker Split

Selling Broker Split

Agent's Share (%)

Broker's Share (%)

Additional Fees

Estimated Closing Costs

Other Fees

Commission Breakdown

Total Commission

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Net Proceeds to Seller

$0

Listing Broker Share

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Selling Broker Share

$0

Listing Agent's Commission

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Selling Agent's Commission

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Listing Broker's Commission

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Selling Broker's Commission

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Commission Information

Typical Commission Rates: Residential real estate commissions typically range from 5-6% of the sale price, though this can vary by market.

Standard Splits: The commission is usually split evenly between listing and selling brokers (50/50), with agents typically receiving 70-80% of their broker's share.

This calculator provides estimates only. Actual commissions and fees may vary.

This tool helps estimate agent commissions for property sales, including:

• Total commission amount

• Listing vs. buyer agent splits

• Net proceeds after commission

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How Real Estate Commissions Work

1. Standard Commission Rates: Typically 5-6% of sale price (varies by market)

2. Split Between Agents: Usually 50/50 between listing and buyer's agents

3. Broker Fees: Agents often pay 20-50% of their share to their brokerage

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Commission Calculation Formula

$$\text{Total Commission}=\text{Sale Price}\times \left(\frac{\text{Commission \%}}{100}\right)$$$$\text{Listing Agent Share}=\text{Total Commission}\times \left(\frac{\text{Listing \%}}{100}\right)$$$$\text{Buyer Agent Share}=\text{Total Commission}\times \left(\frac{\text{Buyer \%}}{100}\right)$$$$\text{Seller’s Net Proceeds}=\text{Sale Price}-\text{Total Commission}-\text{Other Fees}$$

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Example Calculation

Parameter	Amount
Sale Price	$500,000
Total Commission Rate	5.5%
Listing/Buyer Agent Split	50/50

Calculations:

1. Total Commission: $500,000 × 5.5% = $27,500

2. Listing Agent Share: $27,500 × 50% = $13,750

3. Buyer Agent Share: $27,500 × 50% = $13,750

4. Seller's Net Proceeds: $500,000 - $27,500 = $472,500 (before other fees)

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Commission Structures

Type	How It Works	Best For
Standard %	5-6% of sale price	Traditional sales
Flat Fee	Fixed amount (e.g., $5,000)	High-value properties
Tiered %	Lower % after certain price	Luxury homes
Discount Broker	1-3% (limited services)	FSBO support

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Factors Affecting Commission

• Market norms (Urban vs. rural areas)

• Property type (Luxury, commercial, land)

• Negotiation (Some agents accept lower rates)

• Dual agency (If one agent represents both sides)

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How to Reduce Commission Costs

1. Negotiate the rate (Common in hot markets)

2. FSBO (For Sale By Owner) + Flat Fee MLS listing

3. Discount brokerages (1-3% commission models)

4. Offer buyer agent bonus instead of higher %

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Try the Calculator

Enter your numbers:

• Sale Price: $_______

• Total Commission Rate: ___%

• Listing/Buyer Split: %/%

Results:

• Total Commission: $_______

• Listing Agent Gets: $_______

• Buyer Agent Gets: $_______

• Your Net Proceeds: $_______