Commission
Calculator.
See exactly how much you'll pay in real estate commissions —
and how much you save when you sell with Beycome
instead of a traditional agent.
Total commission cost
$24,000
| Listing agent commission (3%) | $12,000 |
| Buyer agent commission (3%) | $12,000 |
| Total commission | $24,000 |
| Seller concessions | $0 |
| Transfer tax | $2,000 |
| Total selling costs | $26,000 |
Beycome savings
Replace the listing agent commission with a $99 flat fee. Keep the difference.
Understanding real estate commissions.
Real estate agent commissions are the single largest cost of selling a home. On a $400,000 sale, a traditional 6% commission means $24,000 goes to agents before you see a dollar. Understanding how commissions work — and how to reduce them — can save you thousands at closing.
How real estate commissions work
In a traditional sale, the seller pays a total commission (typically 5-6% of the sale price) that gets split between two agents: the listing agent who represents the seller, and the buyer's agent who represents the buyer. Each agent typically receives 2.5-3%. This commission is deducted from the sale proceeds at closing.
Who actually pays the commission?
Technically, the seller has always funded both commissions from the sale proceeds. After the 2024 NAR settlement, the process became more transparent. Buyers now sign representation agreements with their agents and may negotiate their agent's fee directly. However, many sellers still offer buyer agent compensation as a marketing incentive. With Beycome, you control exactly what you offer — and you never pay a listing agent commission.
How to negotiate commission rates
Commission rates are not fixed by law or regulation — they are fully negotiable. Here are strategies sellers use to reduce costs: interview multiple agents and compare rates, ask for a reduced rate on higher-priced homes, negotiate a flat fee instead of a percentage, or list with a flat-fee service like Beycome. If you are a first-time seller, understanding these options is especially important.
The Beycome flat-fee model
Beycome replaces the traditional listing agent commission with a flat fee of $99. You get full MLS exposure, syndication to major real estate sites, professional tools to manage showings and offers, and dedicated support — without paying 2-3% of your home's value. You still choose whether and how much to offer a buyer's agent, keeping you in full control of your selling costs.
Commission and your mortgage
Commissions directly reduce your net proceeds — the money left after all costs are paid. On a $400,000 home with a $250,000 mortgage, a 6% commission ($24,000) leaves you with roughly $126,000 before other costs. With Beycome, that same sale nets you roughly $138,000 — an $11,901 difference that could cover your next mortgage down payment or moving costs.
Example: commissions on a $400,000 home
Traditional (6%)
$24,000
3% listing agent + 3% buyer agent. The biggest cost of selling.
With Beycome
$12,099
$99 flat fee + 3% buyer agent. No listing agent commission.
Your savings
+$11,901
That is the listing agent commission you no longer pay.
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