Broker Cap Calculator
About This Real Estate Broker Cap Calculator
A real estate broker cap calculator helps agents estimate how close they are to reaching their annual brokerage commission cap. Many brokerages use capped split models, meaning you pay a percentage of each commission to your broker until you hit a maximum yearly cap. Once that cap is reached, your split typically improves and you keep more of your commission.
This calculator estimates your gross commission per deal, the broker portion based on your split, your remaining cap balance, and the estimated number of deals required to reach your cap. It also shows your projected earnings once the cap is met so you can better plan your annual income.
How Brokerage Commission Caps Work
Under a capped brokerage model, a portion of each commission goes to the broker until the total paid reaches the agreed cap amount. After that threshold is met, agents may receive 100% of the commission for the remainder of the cap year, depending on brokerage terms.
To calculate your cap progress accurately, you need:
Sale price of the property
Total commission percentage
Your agent split percentage
Your annual brokerage cap amount
Amount already paid toward the cap
Using a broker cap calculator allows you to forecast income more accurately and make informed decisions about production goals and brokerage structure.
Who Should Use This Tool?
Real estate agents evaluating capped brokerage models
Agents tracking progress toward their annual commission cap
Team leaders comparing brokerage compensation structures
Independent contractors planning yearly commission income
This real estate broker cap calculator is designed specifically for commission-based agents who want clarity around splits, cap structures, and long-term earnings.
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