Commission is one of the least understood parts of a Singapore property transaction, partly because the person paying it is not always the person you'd expect.
What sellers pay
The market standard for seller representation is 2% of the sale price plus GST, billed only on completion. On a S$1.5 million sale, that is S$30,000. Winfred's own fee is 2%, bundled with S$32,300 of itemised service: paperwork (S$2,500), professional photography (S$1,500), targeted marketing (S$2,000), a 360° virtual tour (S$500), staging support (S$5,000), financial calculation and sale proceeds mapping (S$800), post sale portfolio planning (S$10,000), and professional property advice (S$10,000).
What buyers pay
Under the standard Singapore co-broke arrangement, buyer representation is paid by the seller's side through the co-broke commission split, not a separate fee from the buyer. If a property has no co-broke arrangement, which is rare, the buyer's agent will disclose that upfront and agree a buyer side fee before any viewing, not after.
Rental commission
For a 2 year lease, landlord representation is typically:
- Monthly rent under S$3,500: 1 month's rent per 2 year term
- Monthly rent S$3,500 and above: 0.5 month × years of lease
Tenant representation typically carries no direct fee; the tenant side commission is standard co-broke from the landlord's agent. Any exception is disclosed and agreed in writing before viewings start.
What is legally required
CEA requires a signed Estate Agency Agreement before representation begins, and that agreement must disclose the fee and any commission source in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do buyers pay agent commission in Singapore?
Usually not directly. Under the standard co-broke arrangement, the buyer's agent is paid via a commission split from the seller's side. Exceptions are disclosed and agreed in writing before any viewing.
Is agent commission a fixed rate set by law?
No. Commission rates are not fixed by regulation; they are a matter of agreement between client and agent, and must be disclosed upfront in the signed Estate Agency Agreement before representation begins.
Want the exact commission and value breakdown for your sale?
Winfred shows you every line item the 2% covers before you sign anything, no surprises after the fact.
Book a free 30 minute callWinfred Quek is an Associate Marketing Consultant at Crestbrick Pte Ltd (CEA Licence No. L31010886H). CEA R073319H. This page is for general information only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Rates and rules reflect the position as at 5 Aug 2026; verify current figures with IRAS, HDB, or MAS before making any decision.