How is real estate commission calculated?
Multiply the sale price by the commission rate.
Real Estate Commission Calculator
Estimate total commission on a home sale and optionally split it between listing and buyer agents.
Enter sale price and commission
Total commission percent, with optional share for the seller’s (listing) agent vs buyer’s agent.
About this calculator
How to use Real Estate Commission Calculator, plus the formulas and logic behind the results.
Tool description
Gross commission is sale price times the agreed rate. Brokerages often split that pool between listing and buyer-side agents; splits are negotiable and vary by market.
How to use
- Enter the expected sale price.
- Enter the total commission percent.
- Optionally set listing vs buyer agent shares (should sum to ~100).
- Select Calculate to view total commission and each side’s amount.
Formulas & reference
Total commission = Sale price × Commission %Listing side = Total × Listing share %Buyer side = Total × Buyer share %Net to seller ( Ignored other costs ) ≈ Sale − Total commission
Commission reminders
- Rates are negotiable
- Splits may be 50/50 or custom
- Seller often pays from proceeds
- Educational estimate only
Calculation logic
Total commission uses sale×rate. If both shares are provided they scale the total; if only one share is set, the other is treated as the remainder. Shares are normalized if they sum to a positive amount.
Closing costs, taxes, and concessions are excluded. Commission structures changed in many markets—verify local norms.
Real Estate Commission Calculator FAQ
Common questions about the calculation and how to interpret the estimate.
What is an agent split?
The division of total commission between listing and buyer-side brokers/agents.
Must splits equal 100%?
Ideally yes. If both are entered, each side is total×(share÷sum of shares).
Who pays the commission?
Traditionally the seller via closing proceeds, but practices vary.
Are taxes included?
No. This tool estimates commission only.
Is the rate fixed by law?
No. Commission rates and compensation models are negotiated and market-specific.