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Fee Comparison: Distribution vs Traditional Agent

See how an AgentBridge distribution fee compares to a traditional selling-agent fee on the same expected sale price.

AgentBridge fee including GST $0
AgentBridge fee schedule next to a traditional selling-agent fee

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Update history
27 October 2026. Was: the AgentBridge fee was estimated as 30–40% below the traditional fee entered. Now: the AgentBridge fee is read from the published residential fee schedule, and the difference is shown as it falls at your price, higher or lower.
28 October 2026. Was: whole-price bands of 2.0%, 1.75% and 1.5%, negotiated above $3 million, $5,000 minimum. Now: the marginal scale (1.6% to $600,000, 1.4% to $1.5 million, 1.2% to $3 million, 1.0% above), $4,000 residential minimum, plus GST; the difference uses our fee including GST.
28 October 2026. Was: a dollar difference between the two fees was shown. Now: the traditional fee and the AgentBridge fee are shown side by side, with no difference figure.
General information only - not financial, legal or taxation advice. The traditional selling-agent fee shown is an indicative figure you set or accept as a default, and traditional fee structures vary by agent, market and scope. AgentBridge charges a distribution fee, not a commission. The distribution fee shown is the published scale at this price. AgentBridge is a property distribution business and does not provide financial product advice.

How much do real estate agent fees cost?

Traditional selling-agent commission in Australia is usually charged as a percentage of the sale price, plus marketing, and on a higher-value property that can be a very large number. This calculator shows an estimated traditional agent fee and the AgentBridge distribution fee side by side on your own price.

Use it to understand the cost of selling before you commit to a model.

Common questions

How much commission do real estate agents charge?

It varies by state, agent and property, but it's commonly a percentage of the sale price plus marketing costs. On higher-value homes the dollar figure can be substantial, which is what this calculator illustrates.

Are real estate agent fees negotiable?

Often, yes. Commission rates aren't fixed and can be negotiated, and different selling models carry very different cost structures.

What is the AgentBridge distribution fee?

AgentBridge is a property distribution business with a different cost model to a single traditional listing agent. Enter your price above to see the indicative comparison.

General information from AgentBridge, a property distribution business. It is not financial, credit or property advice.