Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Sarah Chen

How Real Estate Commissions Work

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Real estate commissions are typically 5-6% of the sale price, split between the listing and buyer's agents.

This calculator shows the total commission, each agent's share, and your net proceeds after commission.

Common use cases:

  • Estimating sale proceeds
  • Negotiating commission rates
  • Comparing flat-fee vs percentage models

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Sarah Chen

Financial Analyst, CFA

Sarah is a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 8 years of experience in investment management and financial modeling. She specializes in retirement planning and compound interest calculations.

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