LJ Hooker Commission Calculator

Quick answer: LJ Hooker commission is 3.95% on the first $400,000 of the sale price, then 2% on the balance, with a minimum of $11,000, plus GST. That structure is an indicative typical structure. GST of 15% is added on top of the commission, and marketing is charged separately. Commission in New Zealand is negotiable, so treat this as a starting point and confirm the exact figure with the agency.

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 LJ Hooker (Nationwide) based on an indicative typical structure: 3.95% on the first $400,000 of the sale price, then 2% on the balance, with a minimum of $11,000, 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 LJ Hooker, but they give you a solid, GST-inclusive starting point for the conversation.

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$27,945
estimated commission including GST
Commission (excl GST)$24,300
GST (15%)$3,645

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

How LJ Hooker commission is worked out

On this indicative structure, the commission is 3.95% on the first $400,000 of the sale price, then 2% on the balance, with a minimum of $11,000, plus GST. The 15% GST is then added to that commission to give the total you pay the agency. Marketing and advertising are separate and are not included here. LJ Hooker has a cost-of-selling page that addresses fees directly but publishes no figures, stating that the commission method is agreed before contracts are signed. The structure shown is the figure reported by Opes Partners, with an administration fee of about $500, and is a single secondary source rather than a rate card. Confirm with your local office.

Worked example

On an $800,000 sale with this indicative structure, the commission works out to about $24,300 excluding GST. Adding 15% GST gives a total of roughly $27,945. Your actual figure depends on the rate you negotiate and the final sale price.

Compare LJ Hooker against every other agency

This page shows one agency in isolation. Because commission in New Zealand is negotiable and every agency prices differently, the more useful question is what the alternatives would charge on the same sale. The real estate commission comparison calculator ranks all twelve major New Zealand agencies from cheapest to dearest on your sale price, and shows the dollar gap between them.

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Frequently asked questions

How is LJ Hooker commission calculated?

As an indicative guide, LJ Hooker commission is 3.95% on the first $400,000 of the sale price, then 2% on the balance, with a minimum of $11,000, plus GST. This is an indicative typical structure and rates are negotiable, so confirm the exact figure with the agency.

Is real estate commission negotiable in New Zealand?

Yes. All real estate commission in New Zealand is negotiable. Rates vary by office, region and property, and you can ask the agency to adjust the rate, the structure or the marketing spend before you sign an agency agreement.

Does the commission include GST and marketing?

Commission is quoted exclusive of GST, so add 15% GST to get the amount you actually pay. Marketing and advertising are charged separately on top and are not part of the commission figure.