Compensation Breakdown | Quillie Real Estate TEAM
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Real Estate Compensation Breakdown

A simple illustration showing how gross real estate compensation is reduced before it becomes the agent’s actual compensation.

The compensation shown in a purchase agreement or MLS is the gross transaction compensation. It is not automatically the amount paid directly to the agent. Brokerage fees, MLS fees, referral fees, transaction expenses and other business costs may be deducted first.
Other Transaction Costs
Transaction Fee
Marketing Expense
Administrative Expense
How the Compensation Is Allocated
Gross Transaction Compensation Sale price × compensation percentage
$0.00
Brokerage Fee Paid to the brokerage from gross compensation
-$0.00
FMLS Fee Calculated from the sale price
-$0.00
Referral Fee Applies only when a referral agreement exists
-$0.00
Other Transaction Costs No additional costs selected
-$0.00
Estimated Agent Compensation Before Taxes This is the estimated amount remaining after the deductions shown above.
$0.00
0%
Federal, State & Other Taxes Estimated taxes calculated from compensation before taxes.
-$0.00
25%
Estimated Agent Compensation After Taxes Estimated amount remaining after expenses and taxes.
$0.00
75%
Total Take-Home % of Gross Compensation After Expenses & Taxes
0%
Client explanation: The gross compensation associated with a transaction is not the same as the agent’s take-home compensation. The agent operates as an independent real estate professional and is responsible for brokerage charges, MLS fees, referral obligations, business expenses and taxes.
This illustration is for transparency and educational purposes only. Actual compensation and expenses vary by transaction and brokerage agreement.