What is Berkshire Hathaway’s commission split?

Some sources list Berkshire Hathaway’s starting commission split at 60/40, with 60% of the commission from a sale going to the agent and 40% going to the brokerage. However, the commission structure could vary depending on the broker.

Do Berkshire Hathaway agents make a base salary?

No — Berkshire Hathaway agents get paid entirely by commission. This can be a serious motivator for agents who have confidence in their ability to sell.

Can you negotiate with Berkshire Hathaway agents?

Yes! You can always negotiate with an agent when buying or selling a home, no matter what broker they’re with. Granted, some agents aren’t open to negotiating.

How much do Berkshire Hathaway real estate agents make?

It depends on the fee that they charge to customers, what their commission split with their broker is, and what market they’re in. Berkshire Hathaway agents generally start out with something along the lines of a 60/40 commission split, meaning that they keep 60% of their commission and pass the other 40% along to the Berkshire Hathaway broker. This split can change over time and become more favorable for the agent if their sales increase and they gain more experience.

Is Berkshire Hathaway good for new agents?

While Berkshire Hathaway has a favorable starting commission split of 60/40 for new agents, it can be difficult selling luxury real estate with little to no experience. Agents with other brokers may make less money per sale, but they’ll be in a better position to learn the ins and outs of the complicated real estate transaction process before jumping into a specialized form of real estate.

Erin Cogswell

Contributing Writer

Erin Cogswell is a Content Writer at Clever Real Estate, where she covers a variety of topics related to buying and selling a home. She has 20 years of writing and copyediting experience in journalism and marketing. She's also an editor at a content marketing agency and has several freelance clients.

Prior to joining Clever, Erin spent nearly 10 years in the marketing and communications department of an international nonprofit in the higher education space. In that role, she produced both long- and short-form content, developed the organization's blog, created marketing materials, and wrote press releases.

When she's not writing, Erin is working her way through her ever-growing list of books to read. She lives in the Louisiana Bayou.

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