Real Estate Commission Split Rechner — Formel
## How Real Estate Commissions Are Split
A real estate commission is typically paid by the seller and split among four parties: the listing agent, listing brokerage, buyer agent, and buyer brokerage.
### Commission Flow
1. **Total commission** is deducted from the sale proceeds
2. The total is split between the **listing side** and **buyer side** (often 50/50)
3. Each side is then split between the **agent** and their **brokerage**
4. Agent splits vary based on experience, production volume, and brokerage model
### Common Split Structures
- **Traditional**: 50/50 to 70/30 agent/broker split
- **High-producer**: 80/20 or 90/10 for top agents
- **Cap model**: Agent pays a fixed annual cap, then keeps 100%
- **100% commission**: Agent keeps all but pays a flat monthly desk fee
A real estate commission is typically paid by the seller and split among four parties: the listing agent, listing brokerage, buyer agent, and buyer brokerage.
### Commission Flow
1. **Total commission** is deducted from the sale proceeds
2. The total is split between the **listing side** and **buyer side** (often 50/50)
3. Each side is then split between the **agent** and their **brokerage**
4. Agent splits vary based on experience, production volume, and brokerage model
### Common Split Structures
- **Traditional**: 50/50 to 70/30 agent/broker split
- **High-producer**: 80/20 or 90/10 for top agents
- **Cap model**: Agent pays a fixed annual cap, then keeps 100%
- **100% commission**: Agent keeps all but pays a flat monthly desk fee
Lösungsbeispiel
A $450,000 sale with 5.5% total commission, 50/50 listing-buyer split, and both agents on 70/30 splits with their brokerages.
- Total commission: $450,000 x 5.5% = $24,750
- Listing side: $24,750 x 50% = $12,375
- Buyer side: $24,750 x 50% = $12,375
- Listing agent (70%): $12,375 x 70% = $8,663
- Listing brokerage (30%): $12,375 - $8,663 = $3,713
- Buyer agent (70%): $12,375 x 70% = $8,663
- Buyer brokerage (30%): $12,375 - $8,663 = $3,713