On your team's recruiting page
Teams and brokerages hiring agents can show how splits work with a calculator rather than a table. Candidates enter their own production and see their net, which makes your split structure concrete.
Seller tools · Agent math
A commission calculator built on your numbers
This real estate commission calculator takes a sale price, a total commission percentage, the listing side's share and your brokerage split, and shows the total commission, the listing-side amount, the brokerage's share and your net. Every percentage is entered by the user, because commission in the US is negotiable and set by agreement. The calculator never suggests a rate.
- Included on: Brokerage plan and up
- Runs in English and Spanish
- Leads arrive with all 5 results attached
How is a real estate agent's commission calculated?
Total commission is the sale price times the agreed percentage. If compensation is shared between listing and buyer sides, the listing side receives its agreed share, and the agent's brokerage split then divides that between the brokerage and the agent. All of these percentages are negotiated, and none is standard.
When you'd send it
When to put the Realtor Commission Calculator in front of people
In seller conversations about cost
Some sellers want to see how a commission they're considering translates into dollars. Let them enter their own figures and walk through what your service includes. The calculator shows arithmetic, not a recommendation.
For your own deal planning
Agents use it privately to estimate take-home on a pending deal. It isn't a lead tool in that case, but it keeps the math consistent across your team.
What your visitor sees
The user enters the sale price, total commission percentage, the listing side's share and the brokerage split. They see their net commission, the total commission, the listing-side commission, the brokerage's share and the sale price.
The lead you receiveRecruiting leads, or sellers asking about cost
On a recruiting page, the lead shows a candidate's Sale Price and split assumptions, Your Net Commission and the Brokerage Share, which is useful context before an interview. On a seller page, it shows the figures the seller tested. Either way, follow up with information, not pressure.
Follow-up that works
- For recruiting leads: invite them to talk through your split, fees and support, using their numbers.
- For seller leads: explain what your service includes, and that commission is negotiable and set in the listing agreement.
- Keep records of what was discussed, in line with your brokerage's policies.
- What your visitor enters
- Sale Price
- their input
- Total Commission (%)
- their input
- Listing-Side Share (%)
- their input
- Your Brokerage Split (%)
- their input
- What they see (and what you receive)
- Your Net Commission
- their result
- Total Commission
- their result
- Listing-Side Commission
- their result
- Brokerage Share
- their result
- Sale Price
- their result
- Contact and source
- Name, email, phone
- with consent
- Page and campaign
- UTM · referrer
Thanks for running the numbers on our split. On $12 million in volume you came out about where you'd hoped. Want to talk through what's included, like leads, transaction coordination and marketing, over coffee this week?
Before and after
Your page before and after this calculator
BeforeAfter
Before: Ask us about our split
- Candidates don't know what to expect
- Splits are explained only in interviews
- Sellers see percentages, not dollars
After: See the math
- Candidates see their own net
- Interviews start from shared numbers
- Every figure is entered by the user, none implied
Reading the results
What each result means for your follow-up
The same figures your visitor sees arrive in your lead record. Here's how to read the ones that matter.
- Your Net Commission
- What the agent keeps after the brokerage split, before fees, taxes and expenses. On a recruiting page, candidates focus here, so be clear about any additional fees.
- Listing-Side Commission
- The listing side's portion of the total, based on the share entered. Since 2024, buyer-side compensation is no longer offered through the MLS, so how compensation is shared varies by agreement.
- Brokerage Share
- The amount retained by the brokerage under the split. It funds the brokerage's services, supervision and liability coverage.
What can go wrong
Mistakes that cost agents the lead
Implying a standard rate
Commission is negotiable. Don't pre-fill a 'typical' percentage on public pages or describe any rate as standard. Leave fields for the user to enter.
Ignoring fees outside the split
Desk fees, transaction fees, franchise fees and caps change an agent's real net. On a recruiting page, explain them alongside the calculator.
Outdated compensation language
Since August 2024, offers of buyer-agent compensation can't be made through the MLS, and buyers sign written agreements before touring. Keep page copy current with these practice changes.
Inside the Realtor Commission Calculator
What your visitor enters (4)
Sale Details
- Sale Price
- Total Commission (%)
Commission Split
- Listing-Side Share (%)
- Your Brokerage Split (%)
Field names are shown as they appear in the calculator's English interface.
What they see (and what you receive) (5)
- Your Net Commission
- Total Commission
- Listing-Side Commission
- Brokerage Share
- Sale Price
Definitions shown in the calculator (9)
- Real estate commission
- The fee paid to real estate brokerages for handling a sale, usually a percentage of the sale price. The rate is negotiable and set by agreement, not by law. This calculator applies the total commission percentage to the sale price, then divides it between the listing and buyer sides and between you and your brokerage.
- Listing side
- The brokerage and agent representing the seller. Its share of the total commission is set in the listing agreement; in this calculator it is the listing-side share you enter. At a 50% share, half the total commission goes to the listing side and the rest to the buyer’s side.
- Buyer’s agent side
- The brokerage and agent representing the buyer. Their compensation may come from the seller, from the buyer under a written buyer agreement, or from a mix of both, as negotiated. This calculator treats whatever is not the listing-side share as going to the buyer’s side.
- Brokerage split
- The division of an agent’s side of the commission between the agent and the sponsoring brokerage. At a 70/30 split, the agent keeps 70% and the brokerage retains 30%. Splits often improve as an agent’s production grows, and some brokerages instead charge flat or capped fees.
- Net commission
- What the agent keeps: the sale price times the total commission rate, times the listing-side share, times the agent’s split. It is gross income to the agent before self-employment tax, income tax, franchise or transaction fees, and business expenses, none of which this calculator subtracts.
- Brokerage share
- The portion of the listing-side commission retained by the brokerage under the split, in exchange for its license sponsorship, supervision, office, marketing support and liability coverage. It equals the listing-side commission minus the agent’s net commission, so a better split for the agent means a smaller brokerage share.
- Sale price
- The final agreed price of the property as recorded at closing, not the list price. Commission is normally calculated on this figure, so price reductions or seller concessions negotiated before closing change the commission. Credits paid at closing may or may not reduce it, depending on the agreement.
- Seller net sheet
- An estimate of what the seller walks away with after the mortgage payoff, commissions, closing costs, prorated taxes and other deductions. The total commission this calculator shows is usually the largest single line on it, which is why sellers and agents look at the two figures together.
- Closing costs
- Fees and charges paid to complete a real estate transaction, such as title insurance, escrow, recording and transfer taxes. For sellers, the real estate commission is typically paid at closing out of the sale proceeds. The other closing costs are separate and not included in this calculator.
Calculator disclaimer
Estimates only. Commission rates and brokerage splits are negotiable and vary by agreement. Confirm figures with your brokerage.
Calculator results are estimates for illustration, not Loan Estimates, pre-approvals or offers of credit.
Sources
- NAR: Practice changes information (2024-08)
Questions by topic
Realtor Commission Calculator: questions agents ask
What does the calculator multiply?
Total commission = sale price × total commission %. Listing-side commission = total × listing-side share %. Your net = listing-side commission × your split %, and the brokerage share is the remainder of the listing side.
Can it model a buyer-side commission?
Yes. Enter the buyer-side share as the 'listing-side share' to see that side's figure, or set the share to 100% when one side is paid directly under its own agreement.
Does it include caps, fees or taxes?
No. It covers the split itself. Caps, transaction fees, franchise fees and taxes vary by brokerage and agent, so deduct them separately for a true net.
Should I show this calculator to sellers?
You can, as arithmetic. Let the seller enter the figures, explain what your service includes, and make clear that commission is negotiable and agreed in writing. Don't use it to suggest that a particular rate is normal.
How did the 2024 NAR settlement change commission conversations?
Practice changes effective August 17, 2024 removed offers of buyer-broker compensation from the MLS and require written agreements with buyers before touring. Many agents now discuss compensation more explicitly with both clients. Follow your brokerage's guidance.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. It's a calculation tool. Agents should follow their brokerage's policies and state rules, and consult a tax professional about their income.
Which plan includes the commission calculator?
It's one of the Real Estate & Pros tools on the Brokerage plan, which suits brokerages and teams using it for recruiting. See pricing.
Can I hide fields or lock my split?
Yes. On a recruiting page you can pre-set your split and hide that field, so candidates only enter their volume and see their net under your structure.
Does it run in Spanish?
Yes. It runs in English and Spanish, which suits brokerages recruiting bilingual agents.
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