Economists' Outlook

Housing stats and analysis from NAR's research experts.

Pay Structures And Commission Split Shares

  • The majority of NAR members work on a commission basis—89 percent.
  • The most common compensation structure for members is a commission split. Commission split shares vary substantially based on the years of experience in the field as well as the REALTOR’s gross personal income.
  • Those with gross personal incomes less than $10,000 typically had a year-starting commission split of 58 percent, which increased to 60 percent at year-end. Those with the highest gross personal income of $150,000 and more had a year-starting commission split of 80 percent that increased to 90 percent at year-end.
  • Members who are new to the business with two years or less experience had a year-starting commission split of 51 percent and a year-end commission split of 55 percent. Those with 16 years or more experience had a year-starting commission split of 70 percent and a year-end commission split of 75 percent.
  • For more information on the Member Profile, click here.

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