Buyer’s Agent Fee Calculator
Turn a quote — a percentage or a fixed fee — into a real dollar figure inc. GST, and see it as a percentage of the purchase price so you can compare agents like for like.
Estimated buyer’s agent fee
$19,800
inc. GST · that’s about 2.00% of the purchase price
Typical ranges (ex GST) — for context
- Full service (search, evaluate, negotiate/bid): ≈ 1.5%–3% of price, or a fixed $8,000–$25,000
- Negotiation or evaluation only: Often a fixed $2,000–$6,000
- Auction bidding only: Typically $600–$1,500
Indicative only — not a quote and not advice. Buyer’s agent fees vary widely by agent, state, property and how much of the job they do (full search versus auction bidding only), and some charge an engagement fee plus a success fee. GST usually applies. Always get a written fee agreement, and be wary of a “free” buyer’s agent — if a seller or developer is paying them, they are not working for you.
Common questions
- How much do buyer’s agents charge in Australia?
- Full-service buyer’s agents commonly charge around 1.5–3% of the purchase price, or a fixed fee of roughly $8,000–$25,000, plus GST. Auction bidding-only engagements are far cheaper, often $600–$1,500.
- Is a percentage or fixed fee better?
- It depends on the price and service. A percentage rises with the purchase price; a fixed fee doesn’t. This tool shows either quote as both a dollar figure and a % of price so you can compare like for like.
- Should a buyer’s agent be “free”?
- Be cautious. A genuine buyer’s agent is paid by you and represents you alone. If a seller or developer is paying them, they are not independent — that is a property spruiker, not a buyer’s advocate.
Looking for one? Compare independent buyer’s agents — REBAA-checked, none taking commissions from sellers or developers.