Free Real Estate Commission Split Calculator

Calculate how a real estate commission is divided between listing agent, buyer agent, and their respective brokerages based on the sale price and split percentages.

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Total Commission

$24,750

Listing Agent Receives$8,663
Listing Brokerage Receives$3,713
Buyer Agent Receives$8,663
Buyer Brokerage Receives$3,713
Per Side Amount$12,375

Total Commission vs Property Sale Price

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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

    • Example Calculation

    A $450,000 sale with 5.5% total commission, 50/50 listing-buyer split, and both agents on 70/30 splits with their brokerages.

    1. 01Total commission: $450,000 x 5.5% = $24,750
    2. 02Listing side: $24,750 x 50% = $12,375
    3. 03Buyer side: $24,750 x 50% = $12,375
    4. 04Listing agent (70%): $12,375 x 70% = $8,663
    5. 05Listing brokerage (30%): $12,375 - $8,663 = $3,713
    6. 06Buyer agent (70%): $12,375 x 70% = $8,663
    7. 07Buyer brokerage (30%): $12,375 - $8,663 = $3,713

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