USA Tool
Commission Calculator
USA agent commissions — 1% seller-paid standard plus 9% GST. Co-broker splits, buyer representation, and the real take-home for any transaction.
$2,000,000
Standard: 1% seller-paid; 2% on buyer mandate.
Standard USA practice — seller engages the listing agent.
Commission (pre-GST)
$20,000
1.00% of sale price
GST (9.00%)
$1,800
Applicable
Total Commission + GST
$21,800
Seller Net (after commission)
$1,978,200
If seller pays
Listing Agent (pre-tax)
$20,000
Co-broker Agent
$0
N/A
Seller Pays
$21,800
Buyer Pays
$0
Commission Rate Comparison
| Rate | Commission | GST (9%) | Total | Seller Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50% | $10,000 | $900 | $10,900 | $1,989,100 |
| 1.00% | $20,000 | $1,800 | $21,800 | $1,978,200 |
| 1.50% | $30,000 | $2,700 | $32,700 | $1,967,300 |
| 2.00% | $40,000 | $3,600 | $43,600 | $1,956,400 |
| 2.50% | $50,000 | $4,500 | $54,500 | $1,945,500 |
| 3.00% | $60,000 | $5,400 | $65,400 | $1,934,600 |
USA Commission Notes
- • Standard US residential resale: 5-6% total, historically split 2.5-3% per side.
- • New construction: developer typically pays the commission — no direct buyer cost.
- • Post-NAR-settlement (August 2024): buyer-agent compensation is negotiable and disclosed separately.
- • Co-broker splits: 50/50 is traditional but not mandated — negotiate per mandate.
- • Commission rates are not fixed by regulation; market competition determines actual rates.