Real estate commission calculator
See what a deal actually pays you after your brokerage split, any referral fee and fixed fees. Change the numbers to match your own deal.
- Gross commission
- $0
- Referral fee
- $0
- Brokerage share
- $0
- Fixed fees
- $0
- Net per year at this many deals
- $0
How the calculation works
Gross commission is the sale price times your side’s commission rate. A referral fee, if you owe one, comes off the gross first. Your brokerage then keeps its share, you keep the rest, and any fixed fees (transaction, E&O, desk) come off last. Different brokerages order these steps differently, so confirm with yours.
Typical numbers
Commission rates, splits and caps are negotiated and vary by market and brokerage. Treat the defaults as an example, not a benchmark.
Questions
Is this the commission a buyer or seller pays?
The calculator works on your side of the deal: the commission your brokerage receives for your client, before and after your split. Enter the percentage that applies to your side.
Does it include taxes?
No. Agents are generally independent contractors who pay self-employment and income tax on net income. Talk to a tax professional.