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How much could you save?
Pick your country and whether you are buying or selling. We fill in the typical local agent commission and show what going without an agent could mean for you, then point you to the right next step. It is free and takes about a minute, with no sign-up.
Use your own number. We prefill a round example for the country.
A selling agent in the United States typically charges 5 to 6%
$24,750
That is roughly what you keep by selling it yourself on a $450,000 home. The rate is negotiable and varies, so treat this as an estimate.
Commission is the biggest line, not the only one: fold in the other costs with the net proceeds calculator.
- The figures are curated typical ranges, reviewed against local and official sources; last reviewed 2026-06-06.
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How to read this
Commission is quoted as a percentage of the price, so it hides how large it is in money. Here it is filled in from the typical range for your country and applied to your figure. The rate is a market norm, not a fixed price: commission is negotiable everywhere and varies by region, price, and the service you want, so treat the number as an estimate to plan with.
When selling, the listing-side commission is the part you take on yourself by selling for sale by owner, so it stays with you. When buying, the seller usually pays the agents and it is built into the asking price, though who pays and how varies by market, so going direct is about negotiating room and dealing with the owner rather than a commission you pay. The commission-by-country table shows every market, and the net proceeds calculator folds in the other costs.
Common questions
How much commission could I save by selling without an agent?
Roughly the commission an agent would charge to sell your home, which is a percentage of the sale price. The calculator applies the typical range for your country to your own figure. If you still offer a buyer's agent something, subtract that part; the net proceeds calculator folds it in.
Who pays the agent commission, the buyer or the seller?
In most markets the seller pays the agents and the cost is built into the asking price, though who pays and how varies by country and by deal. That is why buying without an agent is mostly about negotiating room rather than a fee you avoid directly.
Is real estate agent commission negotiable?
Yes, everywhere. The figures here are market norms, not fixed prices, and the rate varies by region, price, and the level of service. Treat the result as a planning estimate, not a quote.
Where do the commission figures come from?
They are curated typical ranges for each of the 39 countries covered, reviewed against local and official sources and updated as rates change. The table was last reviewed 2026-06-06.