--- title: "Explained: How Real Estate Agent Compensation Works" description: A simple spreadsheet tool you can use to calculate your commission splits. Download our free calculator today! image: https://blog.brokermint.com/hubfs/Brokermint-CommissionAutomation-EmailGraphic%20(1).gif --- [![logo](https://blog.brokermint.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Support%20GFX/logo.png?width=900&height=165&name=logo.png "logo")](https://brokermint.com) - Features - #### READY TO LEARN MORE? Tired of broken or disparate systems? 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Stick around until the end, and we’ll share our commission calculation template. ### 1. Broker/Agent Commission Split Most real estate agents are compensated by a broker. The broker and the agent share the total commission collected from the sale. For example, if the gross amount of commission collected is $15,000, and the broker offers a 50/50 broker/agent commission split, both will pocket $7,500. A real estate agent commission calculator can make these calculations even easier, especially when the split isn’t 50/50. ### 2. 100 Percent Commission Split In this compensation model, the agent takes home the full commission collected. The agent is entitled to 100 percent of the commission because they pay what’s known as a monthly ‘desk fee’ – and this can be quite significant. Experienced estate agents may prefer this model as it allows them to earn more without upping their expenses. ### 3. Referral Fees on Top of the Broker/Agent Split Referral fees are deducted from the gross amount of commission collected before the funds are split between the agent and broker. For example, let’s say $15,000 commission was collected. The referrer may charge $3,000 for sending the agent the client (buyer or seller) – now $12,000 remains. Using a 50/50 split model, the broker and agent would then each earn $6,000. ### 4. Percentage Paid to Real Estate Franchise Some leading real estate franchises charge a percentage fee off the top of each commission. For example, say the franchise charges a 7 percent fee – they would take $1,050 from the $15,000 commission. The agent and broker would then split the remaining $13,950 50/50 or according to their commission split model. ### 5. 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