Real Estate Commission Calculator
Calculate real estate agent commission amounts and estimate the net seller proceeds after deducting agent fees.
Calculation Results
The total commission paid to both the seller and buyer agents.
The net proceeds remaining from the sale after paying agent commissions.
How This Calculator Works
To calculate real estate commissions:
- Enter the planned or final property sale price.
- Enter the total commission rate negotiated (typically split evenly between the listing and buying brokers).
The calculator returns the total dollar fees paid to agents and your net sales revenue.
Formula & Calculations
The total agent commission is calculated by multiplying the property sale price by the commission percentage:
Commission Amount = Sale Price × (Commission Rate / 100)
The remaining seller proceeds (before other closing costs or paying off outstanding mortgages) is computed as:
Net Seller Proceeds = Sale Price - Commission Amount
Step-by-Step Calculation Examples
Standard Broker commission
Selling a $350,000 home with a negotiated 5% total commission rate split between brokerages.
- sale_price: 350000
- commission_rate: 5
- commission_amount: $17,500.00
- seller_proceeds: $332,500.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays the real estate commission fees?
Traditionally, the seller pays the entire real estate commission fee. Out of the sale proceeds, the seller pays the listing broker, who then splits that amount with the buyer’s agent broker according to their agreement.
Are real estate commission rates negotiable?
Yes, commission rates are not set by law and are fully negotiable between the property seller and the listing broker before signing the listing agreement.
What is a typical split of the commission?
If the total commission is 5% or 6%, it is typically split 50/50 between the listing agent's broker and the buyer agent's broker (e.g., 2.5% or 3.0% each).