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Commission Calculator

Commission earned on sales.

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Your values

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Results
Your commission
$5,250.00
Gross commission
$7,500.00
Split kept by house
$2,250.00
Total earnings with base
$5,250.00
Effective rate on sales
2.1%

Quick answer

Commission equals sales volume times the commission rate, optionally split with a broker or house.

The formula

Commission = Sales × Rate

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • Sales volume250000 $
  • Commission rate3 %
  • Your split70 %
  • Base salary (period)0 $

Result

  • Your commission$5,250.00
  • Gross commission$7,500.00
  • Split kept by house$2,250.00
  • Total earnings with base$5,250.00
  • Effective rate on sales2.1%

How to use the Commission Calculator

  1. 1Enter the total sales volume.
  2. 2Enter the commission rate.
  3. 3Set your split if you share with a brokerage.

Frequently asked questions

What is a typical real estate split?

New agents often start at 50/50 and move toward 80/20 or 100% with fees.

Is commission taxed differently?

It is ordinary income, though employers may withhold at a flat supplemental rate.

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