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Buyer Broker Compensation Calculator

Under the 2024 NAR settlement, buyers directly negotiate their agent's pay — compare concessions vs cash.

Purchase price

Buyer agent fee %

Seller concession toward comm %

Loan %

Buyer out-of-pocket

$2,750

Total buyer-agent commission

$13,750

Seller coverage

$11,000

How the math works

Commission = price × fee. Seller coverage = price × concession. Out-of-pocket = shortfall.

$550k × 2.5% = $13,750. Seller covers $550k × 2% = $11,000. Buyer writes $2,750 check.

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What this page estimates

This Buyer Broker Compensation Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for buyer broker compensation. Under the 2024 NAR settlement, buyers directly negotiate their agent's pay — compare concessions vs cash. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

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How to Use

Enter purchase price.
Enter negotiated buyer agent fee %.
Enter seller concession toward buyer commission %.
Enter buyer loan %.
Read out-of-pocket cost and financed portion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed August 2024?

The NAR settlement ended the MLS-published buyer-broker offer of compensation. Buyers now sign a written buyer-representation agreement with their agent spelling out the fee before touring, and sellers are no longer required to offer compensation through the MLS. Buyer commission becomes a negotiated line between buyer and agent — often covered by seller concession, sometimes paid directly by buyer.

Can buyers finance the commission?

Indirectly. If seller offers a concession that covers the commission, the concession sits in the loan as a credit and is effectively financed. If buyer pays commission out of pocket at closing, it cannot be financed under Fannie/Freddie/FHA guidelines. Result: buyers without cash reserves strongly prefer to negotiate the concession rather than write a check.

Typical rates post-settlement?

2.5-3% remains common in most markets but more visible pressure. Some markets: flat fee $3-6k. Some transactions: 1-2% for high-price homes. Veteran buyer reps: holding 2.5-3%. New agents and discount brokers: 1-2%. Variance widened — buyer shops commission now the way they'd shop a mortgage rate.

Does the seller still pay?

Often yes, via concession — but it's no longer baked into listing agreement automatically. Listing agent may offer 0%, 2%, or 3% at the seller's discretion. Buyer's agent must disclose the offered amount to buyer before writing an offer and negotiate the gap if any. In hot markets, sellers cut concessions; in cold markets, sellers still cover full buyer commission to attract offers.