Real Estate Commission Calculator

How to use this calculator

1. Enter your sale price and commission percentage.
2. Add any seller credits/concessions you expect to give.
3. See estimated commission and net proceeds after credits.

Inputs explained

Sale price

Expected contract sale price for the property.

Commission %

Total commission percentage to agents/brokers.

Seller credits/concessions

Cash or credits you agree to give the buyer at closing.

When to use it

• Estimating seller net before closing costs and mortgage payoff.
• Comparing commission rates (full-service vs discount).
• Planning concessions in negotiations and their impact on proceeds.

Tips & cautions

• Commission is typically a percentage of sale price; check if your listing agreement has minimums/tiers.
• Credits reduce net to you; include only what you expect to offer.
• Add closing costs, taxes, and mortgage payoff separately for a full net sheet.
• Does not include transfer taxes, title/escrow fees, or mortgage payoff—add those separately.
• Commission structures can vary (tiers, minimums); this assumes a flat percentage.

Worked examples

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FAQs

Does this include closing costs?

No. It estimates commission and subtracts credits. Add closing costs and mortgage payoff separately for a full net.

Are commissions always a flat %?

Many are, but some agreements have minimums or tiers. Adjust the % to approximate your agreement.

How do seller credits affect net?

Credits reduce your net proceeds dollar for dollar.

Should I include staging or repairs?

Those are outside this estimate; add them separately to see true net.

Is commission negotiable?

Often yes—rates vary by market and service level. Compare full-service vs discount offers.

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