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When a high-value asset changes hands — a home, a yacht, an aircraft — the sale price includes a commission paid to the brokers who made the deal happen. That commission flows through a defined structure before any individual sees a dollar. The total commission is calculated as a percentage of the final sale price. In real estate that is typically 5-6%. In yachting it is 10%. In aircraft sales it is 4-5%.
That total commission is then split between the brokerage firm and the broker pool. A 55/45 split means the brokerage retains 55% and 45% goes to the brokers involved. Within the broker pool, the commission is divided between the listing broker and the selling broker based on their agreed-upon percentages.
Real estate commission splits vary by brokerage model. Traditional brokerages offer 50/50 to 70/30 splits. Cap-based brokerages like eXp Realty and Keller Williams let agents keep up to 100% after hitting their annual cap. Desk fee brokerages like RE/MAX charge a flat monthly fee in exchange for agents keeping 95-100% of each commission. Use our calculator to compare which model pays more at your production level. The 2024 NAR settlement changed how buyer agent compensation is disclosed but did not change how splits are calculated between agents and their brokerages.
The standard yacht broker commission in the United States is 10% of the final sale price. This has been the industry standard for decades and is codified in the IYBA Central Listing Agreement. The commission is split 55% to the brokerage and 45% to the broker pool. The listing broker receives 10% of the total sale price and the selling broker receives 20% of the total sale price. On a $750,000 vessel, the total commission is $75,000. The selling broker takes home $150,000 — wait, that math doesn't add up, and that's exactly the confusion our calculator clears up. The percentages are of the sale price, not of the broker pool, and the brokerage absorbs the difference.
Aircraft broker commissions typically run 4-5% of the sale price for aircraft under $1 million and can be negotiated down to 2-3% on ultra-high-value jets. Unlike real estate, aircraft transactions have no standardized MLS. Deals flow through direct relationships, Controller.com, Trade-A-Plane, and AMSTAT market data. Pre-purchase inspections at FAA-certified repair stations are paid by the buyer and do not come out of commission. Escrow is typically handled by AOPA, Insured Aircraft Title Service, or Aero-Space Reports.
Real estate: 5-6% total commission, 50/50 brokerage split standard, agents keep 50-80% depending on agreement. Yachting: 10% total commission, 55/45 brokerage split, listing broker 10% of sale price, selling broker 20% of sale price. Automotive: 4-6% of vehicle price, dealership keeps 60%, salesperson keeps 40%, plus volume bonuses. Aircraft: 4-5% of sale price, similar split structure to yachting. Fine art: gallery consignment is 50/50, auction houses charge both a buyer premium and a seller commission totaling 25-40%.
The most common brokerage split for new agents is 50/50, meaning the agent keeps 50% and the brokerage keeps 50% of their side of the commission. Experienced agents can negotiate 70/30, 80/20, or use a cap model where they keep 100% after reaching an annual threshold.
A yacht broker acting as the selling broker on a $500,000 vessel earns approximately $100,000 in gross commission — 20% of the $500,000 sale price. On a $2 million yacht the same broker earns $400,000. These figures are before any brokerage desk fees or other deductions specific to their agreement.
The March 2024 NAR settlement changed how buyer agent compensation is disclosed and required buyers to sign representation agreements before touring homes. It did not eliminate buyer agent commissions or change how splits work between agents and their brokerages. Total commissions have compressed slightly in some markets, averaging closer to 4.5-5% as of 2025.
Yes. Commission splits are negotiable at most brokerages. The best time to negotiate is after your third closed deal or when you have a competing offer from another brokerage. High-producing agents regularly achieve 80/20 splits or move to cap-based models that effectively give them 90-100% after the cap is hit.
Co-brokerage in yacht sales occurs when the listing broker and selling broker are from different firms. Both brokers cooperate on the transaction through the IYBA Multiple Listing System, similar to how real estate agents cooperate through their MLS. Each broker represents their respective client — the listing broker represents the seller, the selling broker represents the buyer.