Real Estate Agent Commission Calculator Australia
Understanding your agent's commission is an important part of planning your property sale. Use our free calculator to see what a quoted commission could cost you.
Your estimated selling costs
- Commission (excluding GST)
- $23,750.00
- GST on commission
- $2,375.00
- Total commission (including GST)
- $26,125.00
- Marketing (including GST)
- $6,000.00
- Combined selling costs
- $32,125.00
- Estimated proceeds after these costs
- $917,875.00
These proceeds only deduct the commission and marketing entered above. They do not include mortgage repayments, legal fees, conveyancing, statutory charges, staging, repairs or other possible selling expenses.
Compare two commission rates
Enter an alternative percentage to see the dollar difference against your quoted 2.5% (excluding GST).
- Original quote
- $26,125.00
- Alternative
- $20,900.00
- Difference
- $5,225.00
This is a hypothetical comparison only, including GST. It is not a guaranteed saving or a rate that is available to you.
Commission is only one factor when choosing an agent. Their performance, experience, marketing approach and negotiation skills can also influence the overall result.
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How agent commission works in Australia
Agents are usually paid a percentage of the final sale price, and sometimes a fixed fee or a tiered rate. Quotes may be shown with or without GST, which makes a real difference: 2.5% plus GST works out to 2.75% of the price. Marketing is generally a separate cost that you pay whether or not the property sells, so it is worth seeing both together.
Common commission questions
How is real estate commission calculated in Australia?
Commission is usually a percentage of the final sale price. For example, 2% of $900,000 is $18,000. If that 2% excludes GST, 10% GST is added, making $19,800.
What is the difference between a GST inclusive and GST exclusive rate?
A GST inclusive rate already contains the 10% GST. A GST exclusive rate has GST added on top, so 2% plus GST is effectively 2.2% of the sale price. Always check which one a quote uses.
Is there a standard commission rate for my suburb?
No. Commission is set by each agency and varies with the property, the location, the agent and the service included. This calculator does not assume any rate is standard.
Are marketing costs included in commission?
Usually not. Advertising, photography, signboards and online listings are often charged separately, so add them in the marketing field to see your combined selling costs.
What other selling costs does this calculator leave out?
It does not deduct mortgage repayments, legal or conveyancing fees, statutory charges, staging, repairs or any other expenses you may have when selling.
Do I need to give my details to see the results?
No. The results update instantly as you type, and nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere.