Real Estate Commission Calculator
Calculate real estate agent commission on a home sale.
See how commission rates affect your net proceeds from selling your property.
Commission Amount
Real estate commission is a percentage of the sale price, typically split between the listing and buyer’s agents:
Total Commission = Sale Price × Commission Rate
Per Agent = Total Commission / 2 (typical split)
Net Proceeds = Sale Price - Commission - Other Closing Costs
Example: $400,000 home sold with 5% total commission:
- Total commission = $20,000
- Listing agent share = $10,000
- Buyer’s agent share = $10,000
- Net to seller (before other costs) = $380,000
Common commission rates:
- Full-service agents: 5-6% total
- Discount brokers: 3-4% total
- Flat-fee MLS listing: $500-3,000 + buyer’s agent commission
Tips:
- Commission rates are always negotiable
- Higher-priced homes often get lower commission rates
- Factor in commission when setting your asking price
- Some sellers offer higher buyer’s agent commission to attract more showings