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Developer Commission Calculator — Jamaica
Co-broke splits, broker split, brokerage fees, desk fees, and expenses — across multiple units.
Project Setup
Commission (5%)
Co-broke / Direct Sale
Direct sale (no co-broke)
Co-broke to other realtor (50%)
Worst-case co-broke is often 50% (half the pool). Use 40% if that’s in the agreement.
Brokerage & Fees
Broker Split (to broker) — from your side (50%)
Expenses & Time
Currency & Breakdown
Developer Commission Calculator — Guide
This guide explains how to use the calculator to model real-world developer deals in Jamaica:
co-broke, broker splits, brokerage/franchise fees, desk fees, and operating costs—across multiple units.
1) Enter the Project
- Units — Total number of units assigned (e.g., 29).
- Price per Unit (JMD) — Sales price for each unit (e.g., J$100,000,000).
- Commission % — Total commission agreed with the developer (commonly 5%).
- Co-broke % — Portion of the commission pool that goes to the other realtor if they bring the buyer (often 50%; some contracts use 40%). Check Direct sale for 0% co-broke.
Rule of thumb (Jamaica):
MLS listings typically co-broke 50% of the total commission, unless the contract says otherwise.
2) Brokerage & Fees
- Broker Split (%) — Percentage of your side paid to your broker (e.g., 50% or 30%).
- Brokerage/Franchise Fee (%) — Applied after your split (e.g., 5%).
- Desk Fees — Enter monthly and/or annual desk fees. Annual fees are amortised by months on market.
Tip:
Some brokerages (e.g., franchise models) have both a split and a small percentage fee after split—include both for accuracy.
3) Expenses & Time
- Months on Market & Trips per Month — Activity level to service the listing.
- Fuel & Lunch per Trip — Out-of-pocket travel costs.
- Wear & Tear / Phone-Internet (monthly) — Recurring operational costs.
- Advertising (total) — Campaign budget (portals, social, signage, staging, etc.).
- Hours & Rate — Your time value (prep, viewings, calls).
- Expense Allocation — Choose:
- Shared: Expenses are spread across all units (typical for multi-unit projects).
- Per Unit: Treats each unit as if it bears the full set of expenses.
4) Read the Outputs
- Revenue Ladder (calculation order):
Commission Pool → Co-broke → Your Side → Broker Split → Brokerage Fee → Your Gross → Expenses → Net - KPI band — Net (total), Net per unit, Agent side (before split), Broker split, Co-broke.
- Per-Unit breakdown — Useful to show developers the real take-home per unit.
Currency display:
Switch between JMD / USD / GBP with conversion factors (JMD→USD, JMD→GBP). Only display changes—calculations remain in JMD.
Example A — Standard (worst-case)
- Price per unit: J$100,000,000, Units: 1
- Commission 5% ⇒ Pool J$5,000,000
- Co-broke 50% ⇒ Other agent J$2,500,000; Your side J$2,500,000
- Broker split 50% ⇒ Broker J$1,250,000; After split J$1,250,000
- Brokerage fee 5% of your split ⇒ J$62,500
- Your gross (pre-expenses): J$1,187,500 → subtract expenses for net.
Example B — Direct Sale
- Commission 5% ⇒ Pool J$5,000,000
- Co-broke 0% (direct) ⇒ Your side J$5,000,000
- Broker split 50% ⇒ Broker J$2,500,000; After split J$2,500,000
- Brokerage fee 5% ⇒ J$125,000
- Your gross (pre-expenses): J$2,375,000
Example C — “Fee Squeeze” Comparison
- Compare 5% vs 2% commission with the same splits/fees/expenses.
- Use the comparison feature (if present) to show total and per-unit net differences—great for negotiations.
FAQ / Tips
- My net looks small — why? Check: co-broke on? large broker split? brokerage fee applied? high desk/recurring costs?
- Multi-unit projects: Revenue scales with units; choose Shared allocation so expenses are spread across units.
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- Printing: Use the Print button at the top for a clean handout.
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