Bayleys Commission Calculator

Selling a home is one of the biggest financial events most New Zealanders go through, and the agent's commission is usually the largest single cost, so it pays to know roughly what you are up for before you sign anything. This calculator estimates the selling commission you might pay with Bayleys (Nationwide) based on an indicative typical structure: 4% on the first $400,000 of the sale price, then 2% on the balance, with a minimum of $12,000, plus GST. Enter your expected sale price and it shows the commission, the 15% GST added on top, and the total you would actually pay, updating as you type. Two things are worth keeping front of mind. First, real estate commission in New Zealand is completely negotiable. The figures here are a starting point, not a fixed quote, and rates differ by office, region and property, so you can and should discuss the rate, the structure and the marketing budget with the agency before committing. Second, commission is only part of the cost of selling: marketing and advertising are charged separately on top, often running from around $1,000 to $10,000 or more depending on the campaign, and there may be other costs such as legal fees. Seeing an indicative commission figure up front helps you budget realistically, compare agencies on a like-for-like basis, and negotiate from an informed position rather than accepting the first number you are given. Use it alongside our other selling tools to build a full picture of your net proceeds. The figures below are indicative only and must be verified with Bayleys, but they give you a solid, GST-inclusive starting point for the conversation.

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Indicative only, please verify. Rates are an indicative typical structure and are negotiable; confirm the current figure with Bayleys. Commission excludes marketing, which is charged separately (about $1,000 to $10,000+). Estimate only, not financial or legal advice.