Real Estate Brokerage Fee Calculator
Calculate the brokerage fee cap (bokbi) for sale, jeonse or monthly rent transactions, including tiered cap rates and amount limits. Monthly rent conversion is handled automatically.
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Brokerage Fee Cap
Fee schedule basis| Transaction Amount | Cap Rate | Cap Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Under KRW 50M | 0.6% | 250,000KRW |
| KRW 50M – under KRW 200M | 0.5% | 800,000KRW |
| KRW 200M – under KRW 900M← Applied | 0.4% | None |
| KRW 900M – under KRW 1.2B | 0.5% | None |
| KRW 1.2B – under KRW 1.5B | 0.6% | None |
| KRW 1.5B and above | 0.7% | None |
Rates shown are caps. Actual fees are negotiated within these limits. VAT is separate. Rates may differ for non-residential properties (officetels, commercial, land) and by local ordinance.
머니플(Moneyple)의 부동산 중개수수료 계산기는 공인중개사법 시행규칙 기준 매매·임대차 구간별 상한요율을 적용한다.
What This Number Means
중개수수료는 거래금액 구간별로 상한요율이 정해져 있다. 매매 6억원 매물이면 상한요율과 한도액이 적용되어 최대 중개수수료가 산정된다.
3 Common Mistakes People Make Here
- 중개수수료가 거래금액의 일정 비율로 고정이라고 생각한다 — 구간별로 요율과 한도액이 다르다.
- 월세의 중개수수료 기준이 월세액이라고 생각한다 — 환산보증금(보증금 + 월세 x 100)이 기준이다.
- 중개수수료에 부가세가 포함돼 있다고 생각한다 — 별도 부과되며 간이과세 중개사는 부가세가 줄어든다.
부동산 중개수수료 상한은 거래금액 구간별로 정해져 있다 — 매매·전세·월세 각각 구간과 요율이 다르다.
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How is the brokerage fee calculated?
The brokerage fee (formally junggae-bosu, brokerage remuneration) is calculated by multiplying the transaction amount by the tiered cap rate. Lower-amount brackets also have a separate cap amount: if the rate-based figure exceeds the cap amount, only the cap amount may be charged. The rate brackets differ between sale/exchange and lease transactions.
Brokerage fee = min(transaction amount × bracket cap rate, bracket cap amount)
Worked example. For a KRW 500 million apartment sale, the applicable bracket is KRW 200M–900M with a cap rate of 0.4%, giving KRW 500M × 0.4% = KRW 2,000,000 as the upper limit. This bracket has no cap amount. Conversely, a KRW 49M sale falls in the under-KRW 50M bracket at 0.6%, which yields KRW 294,000, but the cap amount of 250,000 KRW applies, so the actual limit is KRW 250,000. Leases work the same way. A lease with a KRW 10M deposit and KRW 300K monthly rent converts to KRW 31M, falling in the under-KRW 50M lease bracket at 0.5%, giving KRW 155,000 (within the 200,000 KRW cap amount).
Four things to watch. First, the figures in the table are caps. The actual fee is negotiated within those limits, so agree on the amount before signing the contract. Second, VAT is separate—a standard-taxed brokerage office adds 10%. Third, the calculated amount is per party: both the seller and buyer (or lessor and lessee) pay the same amount, so the brokerage office receives double. Fourth, this table is for residential properties. Officetels, commercial properties and land use different schedules, and even for housing, rates may differ by local ordinance.
How is the transaction amount determined for monthly rent?
A monthly rent contract has both a deposit and rent, so it cannot be plugged directly into the bracket table. Instead, it is converted to a single figure by calculating deposit + monthly rent × 100. If the result is under KRW 50 million, the formula becomes deposit + monthly rent × 70. This proviso prevents excessive fees on low-deposit, high-rent contracts.
Here is a numerical walkthrough. A deposit of KRW 10M and rent of KRW 500K yields a first conversion of 10M + 50M = KRW 60M, which exceeds KRW 50M and is used as-is. KRW 60M falls in the KRW 50M–100M lease bracket at 0.4%, giving KRW 240,000—below the 300,000 KRW cap amount, so that stands. In contrast, a deposit of KRW 10M and rent of KRW 300K gives a first conversion of only KRW 40M (under KRW 50M), so the formula switches to rent × 70, producing 10M + 21M = KRW 31M. For jeonse (no rent), no conversion is needed—the deposit is the transaction amount.
It is also worth noting that bracket boundaries use a 'below' standard. For example, a KRW 50M sale does not fall in the 'under KRW 50M' bracket but in the next one, changing the rate from 0.6% to 0.5%. However, lower brackets have cap amounts, so the fee does not jump abruptly around boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are brokerage fee rates fixed, or can they be negotiated?
The rates in the table are caps. The Licensed Real Estate Agent Act Enforcement Rules only state that the fee 'may not exceed' these rates, so the actual fee is negotiated between the client and the agent within that range. It is advisable to agree on the fee before signing the contract.
Q. Is this amount split between the seller and the buyer?
No. The brokerage fee is borne individually by each party. In other words, the calculated result is the amount one person pays; the seller and buyer (or lessor and lessee) each pay the same amount. This may vary if only one party commissioned the brokerage.
Q. Is VAT charged separately?
Yes, it is separate. If the brokerage office is a standard taxpayer, 10% VAT is added on top of the brokerage fee. Simplified-taxation offices apply VAT differently—check with the office. The 'including VAT' figure in the calculator is a reference based on the standard 10% rate.
Q. How is the transaction amount set for jeonse and monthly rent?
For jeonse, the deposit is the transaction amount directly. For monthly rent, the deposit plus 100 times the monthly rent is the converted amount; if that result is under KRW 50 million, 70 times the rent is used instead. For example, a KRW 10M deposit with KRW 300K rent gives a first conversion of KRW 40M (under KRW 50M), so the final transaction amount is KRW 10M + KRW 21M = KRW 31M.
Q. What is the cap amount?
It is a ceiling that applies only to the lowest brackets. If the rate-based figure exceeds the cap amount, only the cap amount may be charged. For example, a KRW 49M sale at 0.6% yields KRW 294,000, but the cap amount is KRW 250,000, so KRW 250,000 is the limit.
Q. Does this table apply to officetels or commercial properties?
No. This calculator is for residential properties. Officetels, commercial properties and land have separate fee schedules, and even for housing, rates may differ by local government ordinance. Check with the brokerage office or the relevant local government for the applicable schedule.
This calculator computes the residential brokerage fee cap as a reference estimate and has no legal effect. The actual fee is negotiated within the cap, VAT is separate, and rates may differ by local government ordinance. Basis: Licensed Real Estate Agent Act Enforcement Rules (residential brokerage fee cap rates and limits). The fee schedule and its sources are available on the rate sources page.