Property Brokerage Calculator — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

For outright sale or purchase, brokers typically charge 1% to 2% of the total transaction value from both the buyer and the seller. For rental transactions, the standard charge is usually equivalent to 1 month's rent from both the tenant and the landlord.

Yes. Real estate brokerage is a commercial service. Under Indian tax laws, registered brokers must charge a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 18% on their brokerage fee. This is paid in addition to the base commission. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

No. When you buy a new property directly from the builder or developer in a primary market launch, you do not have to pay any brokerage fees. Brokerage is primarily applicable in the secondary resale market or rental market. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

While RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) requires all brokers to be registered, it does not explicitly mandate or cap brokerage fees. Commission structures are governed by local market practices and bilateral agreements, although some state governments recommend caps of 1% to 2%.

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.