Real Estate Commission Calculator
Break a sale commission down into each side and the agent-broker split.
Commission Breakdown Detail
A real estate commission passes through several hands before an agent sees their share. This calculator traces that path: enter the sale price, the total commission rate, and the agent's split with their brokerage, and it shows the full commission, the portion for one side of the deal, and how that side divides between the agent and the broker. It updates as you type and runs entirely in your browser.
How the split is calculated
The tool works in three stages, assuming the commission is shared equally between the listing side and the buying side:
Total = Price × Rate • One side = Total × 50% • Agent = Side × Split
On a $400,000 sale at a 6% total commission, that's $24,000 in commission, $12,000 for one side, and — with a 70% agent split — $8,400 to the agent and $3,600 to the brokerage. Changing the split slider shifts the balance between agent and broker while the side total stays fixed.
Where real deals differ
This model assumes a clean 50/50 division between the two sides and a straight percentage split with the brokerage. Real arrangements vary: some agents pay franchise fees, transaction fees, or move to a higher split after hitting a cap, and the listing and buying sides aren't always split evenly. Commission rates themselves are always negotiable and are never set by law. Use this to estimate a take-home figure, then check your brokerage agreement for the exact fees that apply to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the commission halved before the agent split?
Because the total commission is typically shared between the listing side and the buying side. This tool gives one side half the total, then applies your agent-brokerage split to that half.
What does the split percentage represent?
It's the share of one side's commission that the agent keeps, with the rest going to their brokerage. A 70% split means the agent keeps 70% and the broker takes 30%.
Does it include franchise or transaction fees?
No. It shows the basic percentage split only. Flat fees, franchise cuts, and split caps vary by brokerage, so your net can be lower than the figure shown.
Is anything I enter saved?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded or stored.