Rental Commission Calculator

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The agreed monthly rent for the rental unit.
USD
The total length of the lease in months. Standard leases are 12 months.
months
Flat months of rent is the most common US structure. Annual percentage is typical in commercial and some international markets. Fixed fee is used by flat-fee brokers.
Number of months of rent charged as the commission. Common values: 0.5, 1, or 1.5 months.
months
In many markets tenants pay the commission upfront; in others the landlord pays out of first-month proceeds. A 50/50 split is also common.
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Total commissionStandard fee
$2,500.00

Full agent or broker fee for the rental transaction

Tenant pays$2,500.00
Landlord pays$0.00
Effective monthly cost$2,708.33
Total lease outlay (tenant)$32,500.00
Annual rent$30,000.00
Commission as % of annual rent8.33%
Commission in months of rent1
Total commission$2,500.00
Tenant pays$2,500.00
Landlord pays$0.00

Total rental commission: $2500.00

  • The commission equals 1.00 months of rent, or 8.33% of annual rent.
  • The tenant's effective monthly cost is $2708.33, which is $208.33 above base rent once the commission is spread over the lease.
  • Commission rates are negotiable in most markets, especially for longer leases or higher rents.

Next stepAsk the agent whether the rate can be reduced in exchange for a longer lease term or a quick signing.

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