How To Calculate Real Estate Commissions

When you list and sell a property

It doesn't take a math wizard to see where your commission goes when you list and sell a piece of property. You might even get a little more if your agency gives brownie points for handling 'both sides' of the transaction.

Sales Price: $100,000
6% of Sales Price = $6,000 to your office

Your share of the total, 50% = $3,000

If you work at a franchised agency, you might see figures similar to these:

Sales Price: $100,000
6% of Sales Price = $6,000 to your office
Less Fees Paid to Franchising Company ($480)
Total retained by office = $5,520

Your share, 50% = $2,760

Always check your settlement statements for accuracy, even if your agency types numbers into a spreadsheet to figure your compensation. The bottom line is only as accurate as the person plugging in the numbers.