Mortgage & real estate

Real Estate Commission Calculator

Apply the commission rate to a home's sale price to find the total real estate commission.

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  • Updated for 2026

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Enter the sale price and rate to see the commission.

Worked example

With these example inputs:

  • Sale price$400,000
  • Commission rate6%

Commission: $24,000

  • Sale price$400,000

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What this real estate commission calculator does

This calculator finds the commission on a home sale. You enter the sale price and a rate. The tool then shows the commission in your chosen currency. It is the fee paid to the agents. A common rate is around six percent. You can change it for your deal. The result helps you plan the cost of selling.

How a commission works

A real estate commission is a percent of the price. The seller usually pays it from the proceeds. It is often split between two agents. One side lists the home and one finds the buyer. So the rate covers both agents' work. You see it in your chosen currency.

How it is calculated

The tool takes your sale price. It multiplies it by the commission rate. So the fee scales with the price. A higher price means a bigger fee. The result is the total commission. The calculator takes care of this for you.

What the result tells you

The result shows the total commission. A four hundred thousand sale at six percent is twenty-four thousand. A higher price raises the fee. A higher rate raises it too. So it shows what the sale will cost in fees. It reads clearly at a glance.

The sale price

The sale price is what the home sells for. It is the base of the whole fee. A bigger price means a bigger commission. So the price drives the cost. Use the agreed or expected sale price. So a higher sale costs more in fees. Enter the sale price.

The commission rate

The commission rate is the percent charged. It is often around five or six percent. The rate is set by agreement. So it can be negotiated before you sign. A lower rate saves real money on a big sale. So always ask about the rate. Enter the rate you agreed.

Who pays and how it splits

The seller usually pays the commission at closing. It comes out of the sale proceeds. The fee is then split between the agents. The listing and buyer sides each take a share. So one rate funds two agents. The split is not always even. So ask how your fee is shared.

How to use it

Enter the sale price first. Add the commission rate. Read the commission in your chosen currency. Then try a lower rate. See how much you could save. Compare a few rates. Use it to plan the cost of selling.

The limits of this calculator

This tool comes with limits. It shows the commission only. It ignores other closing costs. Taxes and fees are extra. The rate may include or exclude some services. So treat it as a guide. So read the result with a clear head.

Common mistakes to avoid

A common mistake is assuming the rate is fixed. It is often open to negotiation. Another is forgetting other selling costs. Commission is just one of them. Some confuse the rate with the fee. Others ignore the split between agents. A solid estimate keeps these mistakes away.

A final tip

Use this to plan your selling cost. Remember the rate is often negotiable. Ask how the fee splits between agents. Add other closing costs to the total. Compare what a lower rate would save. Do not treat the rate as fixed. A careful check guides your sale.

Frequently asked questions

How much is real estate commission?

Commission is a percentage of the sale price, often around 5% to 6% in the US, usually split between the buyer's and seller's agents. On a $400,000 sale at 6%, that is $24,000.

Who pays the commission?

Traditionally the seller pays the total commission out of the sale proceeds, and it is divided between the agents. Commission rates are negotiable, not fixed.