Rental Commission Calculator
Calculate real estate commission fees for finding rental tenants
Calculate Rental Commission
Total yearly rental income for the property
Optional: Enter your own commission percentage
Commission Results
Standard Commission Options
Commission Analysis
Example Calculation
Rental Property Example
Property: 2-bedroom apartment
Monthly rent: $2,500
Annual rent: $30,000
Commission rate: 1 month rent
Commission Calculation
Commission = 1 × Monthly Rent
Commission = 1 × $2,500
Commission = $2,500
This represents 8.33% of the annual rent ($30,000)
Common Commission Structures
Half Month
4.17% of annual rent
Lower commission option
One Month
8.33% of annual rent
Most common standard
One and Half Months
12.5% of annual rent
Premium markets
Who Pays Commission?
Typically paid by the property owner/landlord
Sometimes split 50-50 between landlord and tenant
Depends on local market conditions
Always specified in the listing agreement
Understanding Rental Commission
What is Rental Commission?
Rental commission is the fee paid to a real estate agent or broker for successfully finding and placing a qualified tenant in a rental property. This commission compensates the agent for their time, marketing efforts, tenant screening, and negotiation services.
How is it Calculated?
- •Usually expressed as a percentage of annual rent
- •Or as a multiple of monthly rent (e.g., 1 month's rent)
- •Ranges from 25% to 150% of one month's rent
- •One month's rent (8.33% annual) is most common
Factors Affecting Commission
- •Market conditions: High demand areas may command higher rates
- •Property type: Luxury properties often have higher commissions
- •Lease term: Longer leases may justify higher commissions
- •Services included: Full-service agents may charge more
- •Local customs: Regional variations in standard practices
Note: Always confirm commission structure in writing before engaging agent services.