Real Estate Commission Calculator
Find the commission on a home sale and seller net.
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How it works
Real estate commissions are a major cost of selling a home, and this calculator shows the total and how it splits. You enter the sale price, the commission rate, and the listing side's split percentage, and it returns the total commission, each side's share, and the seller's net proceeds after commission. The total is simply the sale price times the rate. Commission rates have traditionally been around 5 to 6 percent in the United States, though they are negotiable and, following recent industry changes, increasingly variable. The total is usually divided between the listing brokerage (representing the seller) and the buyer's brokerage, commonly split evenly, though this too can vary. The calculator lets you set the listing side's share to see each side's commission. For the seller, the commission comes out of the sale proceeds, so the net is the price minus the total commission, which this tool shows to help you understand your actual take. Commission is often the largest transaction cost in a home sale, so understanding it helps sellers budget, negotiate rates, and compare the cost of different selling options like discount brokers or selling without an agent. Note that this covers the agent commission only; sellers also face other closing costs such as title fees, transfer taxes, and any concessions, which reduce net proceeds further. Enter the sale price and commission rate to find the commission and seller net.
Total commission = sale price × commission rate
The total real estate commission is the sale price multiplied by the commission rate. It is typically split between the listing side and the buyer's side, and the split percentage divides the total between them. The seller's net is the sale price minus the total commission.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter your values
Enter sale price and commission rate.
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Adjust the options
Adjust listing side split if they apply — sensible defaults are already set.
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Read your result
Total commission updates instantly as you type — no button to press.
Frequently asked questions
How is real estate commission calculated?
Multiply the sale price by the commission rate. For a $400,000 home at 6 percent, the total commission is $24,000. This is typically split between the listing and buyer's sides. The calculator shows the total, each side's share based on the split you set, and the seller's net after commission.
What is a typical commission rate?
In the United States, total commission has traditionally been around 5 to 6 percent of the sale price, though rates are negotiable and have become more variable following recent changes to industry practices. Rates can differ by market, property, and broker. Always confirm the rate in your listing agreement, and remember it is negotiable.
How is the commission split between agents?
The total commission is usually divided between the listing brokerage, which represents the seller, and the buyer's brokerage, often split evenly at 50/50, though the split can vary. Each brokerage then typically shares its portion with the individual agent. The calculator lets you adjust the listing side's split to see each side's amount.
Who pays the real estate commission?
Traditionally, the seller paid the total commission out of the sale proceeds, covering both the listing and buyer's sides. Recent industry changes have made buyer-side compensation more negotiable, so arrangements vary. Regardless, the commission reduces the seller's net proceeds, which is why this calculator shows the net after commission.
What other costs reduce a seller's net proceeds?
Beyond agent commission, sellers typically pay closing costs such as title insurance, escrow or attorney fees, transfer taxes, prorated property taxes, and any repair credits or concessions to the buyer. Any remaining mortgage balance is also paid off from the proceeds. This calculator covers commission only, so budget for these additional costs separately.