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Buyer Representation Fee Calculator
Buyer rep fees compensate brokers for acquisition search services.
Total fees
$495,000
Retainer total
$45,000
Success fee total
$450,000
How the math works
Retainer total = monthly × months. Success fee = target × %.
$5k × 9 = $45k retainer + $30M × 1.5% = $450k success = $495k total buyer rep fee.
How to Use
- Enter retainer.
- Enter success fee %.
- Enter target acquisition price.
- Enter search duration months.
- Read total fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fee structures?
Retainer only: $5-25k/month, no success fee (rare). Retainer + success: $2-10k/month + 1-2% of acquisition. Success only: 2-3% of acquisition (more common). Each has tradeoffs on broker alignment.
Paid by buyer or seller?
Traditionally seller pays both sides. Changing 2024-25 with NAR settlement — buyer may pay own broker. $50k-500k fee common. Written buyer agency agreement now standard pre-search.
Value proposition?
Access to off-market deals. Underwriting expertise. Negotiation leverage. Due diligence management. Financing broker. Closing coordination. Worth fee on complex institutional acquisitions. Less necessary for simple stabilized buys.
How often should I rerun this?
Rerun this calculator whenever inputs change materially — new rent roll data, rate moves, loan balance updates, or quarterly operating data. For active deals, monthly refresh is typical. For stabilized assets under monitoring, quarterly is fine. Treat the output as a decision tool, not a one-time answer — market conditions evolve and so should your analysis.
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