Real Estate Commission Calculator
Estimate your total real estate commission, the listing vs buyer agent split, and your net proceeds before you list your home for sale.
Sale price and fee figures are computed on your device — nothing is uploadedTry: Sale price=500000, Total commission rate=5.7, Listing agent share=50, Other closing fees=0, Remaining loan balance=0 → $28,500.00, $14,250.00, $14,250.00, $471,500.00
How to use
A real estate commission is the fee paid to the agents when your home sells, usually a percentage of the sale price. This calculator shows the total commission, how it splits between the listing and buyer agents, and the cash you keep.
Enter your expected sale price and the commission rate. Adjust the split to see the listing and buyer agent shares, then add closing fees and your loan balance to find your net proceeds.
FAQ
What is a typical real estate commission?
Across the U.S. total commission often lands near 5–6% of the sale price, split between the listing and buyer agents. Rates are negotiable and vary by market.
How is commission split between agents?
The total commission is shared between the listing agent and the buyer agent. A 50/50 split is common, but 60/40 or other splits happen. This calculator shows both sides.
Who pays the buyer agent after the NAR settlement?
After the 2024 NAR settlement, buyers typically pay their agent, often through a concession negotiated in the offer. Practice varies by state and brokerage.
How do I calculate my net proceeds?
Net proceeds equal the sale price minus the total commission, any closing fees, and your remaining loan balance. Enter all of them above to see the figure.