Real Estate Commission Calculator
Calculate the real estate commission on a home sale and estimate your net proceeds. See how the commission is split between agents and what you walk away with after closing costs and mortgage payoff.
Real estate commissions are typically the largest transaction cost when selling a home. The total commission is negotiable but traditionally ranges from 4% to 6% of the sale price, split between the listing agent and the buyer's agent.
On a $400,000 home sale at a 5% commission, the total commission is $20,000. This is typically split 50/50, giving each agent $10,000 before their brokerage takes its cut (agents typically receive 60-80% of their commission from the brokerage). Some markets and flat-fee services offer lower commission structures.
Recent changes following the NAR settlement in 2024 have begun shifting how buyer's agent compensation is handled. Sellers may no longer automatically offer compensation to buyer's agents through the MLS. This has led to more negotiation and potentially lower total commissions in many markets.