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Real Estate Commission Calculator

Estimate a real-estate agent commission and the seller’s net proceeds from a sale price.

Gross pay, commission, and raise figures are calculated locally in your browser — no payroll numbers are uploaded.
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Try: Sale price=500000, Commission rate=5 → $500,000, 5.00%, $25,000, $475,000

How to use

Enter the home sale price and the commission rate. The calculator shows the agent commission and what the seller keeps after commission. Residential rates commonly run about 3%–6% total and are often split between agents.

By Jordan Meyer, compensation writer

FAQ

Is a tiered commission better than a flat one?

Tiers reward larger deals with a higher rate above each threshold, so big closers earn more per dollar. A flat rate is simpler and predictable. Which is better depends on your sales mix.

Do I pay tax on commission?

Yes — commission is ordinary income and taxed like salary. The calculators here show gross commission; your take-home will be lower after tax.

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