Sale price ($) Your side's commission rate (%)The rate paid to your side of the deal (buyer or listing side). Your split with the brokerage (% to you)For example 70 means you keep 70% and the brokerage keeps 30%. Referral or franchise fee (% of gross)Taken off the gross commission before the split, if your brokerage charges one. Flat transaction fees ($)Per-deal fees such as a transaction or E&O fee. Set aside for taxes (%)Agents are usually paid as independent contractors, so no tax is withheld.

Your estimated take-home

Gross commission (your side)
Referral / franchise fee
Brokerage share
Flat fees
Your commission before tax
Set aside for taxes

An estimate only. Commission rates are negotiable and set between you, your brokerage and your client. Check your brokerage agreement for exact splits and fees, and a tax professional for your real tax rate.

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