Split a sales commission between agent and brokerage, for property, sales and affiliate deals.
total commission
How to use this tool
Type the price and the commission percentage.
Type the agent's percentage of the commission.
In Advanced options, deduct any flat desk or transaction fee.
The result shows agent, brokerage and net agent amounts.
Formula & worked example
Worked example: $500,000 sale at 6% commission = $30,000. With a 70% agent split, the agent receives $21,000 and the brokerage keeps $9,000.
Limitations — read this before you rely on it
Commission structures, splits, taxes and who pays vary by market, contract and role (listing vs buyer agent). This calculator splits one stated commission; it does not model income tax or VAT/sales tax on the commission.
Frequently asked questions
Usually the seller pays the listing commission from the sale proceeds, and it is often shared with the buyer's agent. In other sales, the seller, platform or client pays under contract.
In most markets yes. Rates vary by price, market, service level and whether the agent works alone or with a brokerage.
No. This is a calculator from the numbers you enter. Tax, legal and investment decisions depend on your full circumstances, so check with a qualified professional for real decisions.
As accurate as the inputs and the stated formula. It is a model with simplifications listed in the limitations; try a range of inputs rather than trusting one figure.
Yes for the maths, which is currency-neutral unless a jurisdiction is stated. Tax rules, thresholds and market conventions differ by country, so check local rules where they matter.