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Commission Savings Calculator

Estimate the difference between a traditional commission model and an independent selling path. This is an educational estimate to help you think more clearly about cost exposure.

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Estimated savings
$17,951

This estimate compares a traditional total commission against an independent selling setup based on the assumptions you enter below.

Traditional commission estimate
$37,500
5% of $750,000
Independent selling estimate
$19,549
Buyer-side offer: $18,750 + Flat costs: $799
Snapshot of your assumptions
Sale price
$750,000
Buyer-side offer
2.5%
Flat costs
$799
Calculator inputs

This is the estimated total commission, including both listing and buyer-side commission. Common ranges vary by region and deal type.

Some independent sellers still offer buyer-agent commission to widen exposure and attract more represented buyers. You can set this to 0 if you do not plan to.

Example: flat-fee MLS, photography, signage, or marketing expenses.

Note: This calculator is for educational estimating only. It is not financial, legal, tax, or real estate advice.
Next step
Want the fuller picture?

After estimating commission exposure, use the net proceeds estimator to see what you may actually take home after broader selling costs.