Real-estate brokerage fees

The maximum fee structure

Brokerage commission (仲介手数料) is compensation paid to a licensed broker, subject to a statutory maximum that depends on the price and the transaction. For conventional prices it is commonly calculated using the permitted simplified formula — a percentage of the price within brackets — plus consumption tax. The maximum is a ceiling, not a fixed price, so it can in principle be negotiated, though practice varies. Ask for the calculation in writing so you can check it against the statutory maximum.

No-brokerage situations and conflicts

New developer properties bought directly from the seller often carry no buyer brokerage, so confirm the transaction structure before assuming a fee. Watch for conflicts: the listing broker may represent or economically depend on the seller, and dual agency or direct dealing can misalign incentives. Ask who the broker represents and whether they are acting for both sides. Verify the license before paying anything, and remember that a broker introducing you to a bank does not prove the loan is affordable — that is your judgment.

Key points to carry away: Commission has a statutory maximum based on price and transaction; For conventional prices it is commonly the simplified formula plus consumption tax; A new developer property bought directly often has no buyer brokerage; Ask who the broker represents — the listing broker may depend on the seller. Use the linked guides and calculators for the full decision, and confirm anything material with the lender, a licensed broker, a judicial scrivener, or a tax accountant before you act.