Example real estate commission invoice
Here is what a typical real estate commission invoice built with this template looks like. It bills 4 line items, from “Commission – 3% of $450,000 sale price” to “Listing photography”, for a subtotal of $9,700.00 before tax. Swap in your own rates; the amounts recalculate automatically.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission – 3% of $450,000 sale price | 1 | $13,500.00 | $13,500.00 |
| Broker split (30%) | 1 | $-4,050.00 | $-4,050.00 |
| Referral fee received | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Listing photography (reimbursement) | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Subtotal | $9,700.00 | ||
Suggested note for the client: Property: 12 Oak Lane. Closing date: ___. Payable at closing via title company.
What to include on a real estate commission invoice
- Property address and closing date
- Sale price and commission rate
- Brokerage or co-op split
- Referral fees
- Reimbursable marketing costs
- Escrow or title company handling payment
Real Estate Commission invoicing tips
- Send the commission invoice (often called a commission demand) to the title or escrow company before closing.
- Show the calculation (sale price × rate) so it is easy to verify.
- Include your brokerage details – commissions are paid to the brokerage, not directly to the agent, in most states.
- Keep reimbursements separate from commission.
How to use this template
- Replace the sample line items with the work you actually did. The example items show typical real estate commission charges and rates – adjust them to your prices.
- Add your business and client details, set the invoice number and due date, and add tax if you are registered to collect it.
- Download the PDF and email it to your client. Your edits are saved in this browser, so next month you only need to change the dates and items.
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Frequently asked questions
Who pays the real estate commission invoice?
Typically it is paid from sale proceeds at closing by the title or escrow company, according to the listing agreement.
What is a commission demand?
A commission demand is the document a brokerage sends to escrow stating the commission owed. This template can serve as one.
Is this real estate commission invoice template free?
Yes. Edit every field, download as many PDFs as you like and print them. There is no sign-up, no watermark and nothing is uploaded to our servers.
How do I save the invoice as a PDF?
Click "Download PDF / Print" and choose "Save as PDF" as the destination in the print dialog. It works on desktop and mobile browsers.