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Property Agent Commission Malaysia 2026

Real estate agent commission in Malaysia is capped at 3% of the sale price, regulated by the Board of Valuers (LPPEH) — paid by the seller, plus 8% SST.

How Much Is Property Agent Commission?

Sale of property

Max 3%

Of the sale price. A regulated maximum — negotiable lower. Paid by the seller.

Rental / letting

≈ 1–1.25 months

Of gross monthly rent, per the regulated scale. Paid by the landlord.

New launch

RM0 to buyer

The developer pays the agent. The buyer pays no extra commission.

Commission is set by the Scale of Fees under the Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Act 1981, regulated by the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEA/LPPEH). Registered agents cannot charge above the scale.

Commission Examples (Sale at 3%)

The maximum commission a seller pays at the full 3% rate, plus 8% SST.

Sale priceCommission (3%)SST (8%)Total to seller
RM300,000RM9,000RM720RM9,720
RM500,000RM15,000RM1,200RM16,200
RM750,000RM22,500RM1,800RM24,300
RM1,000,000RM30,000RM2,400RM32,400
RM1,500,000RM45,000RM3,600RM48,600

Illustrative maximums. The 3% is a cap and can be negotiated lower; SST is the prevailing 8% service tax on agency fees.

Who Pays, and When

Sale: the seller (vendor) pays the agent — the commission is deducted from the sale proceeds on completion. The buyer pays nothing to the agent.

Rental: the landlord pays the letting commission. Tenants generally pay only the deposit and rent, not the agent.

New launch: the developer engages and pays the agent or marketing team. You buy at the developer's listed price with no buyer-side commission — one reason to browse new launches directly.

SST: agency services attract 8% service tax, charged on top of the commission and shown separately on the invoice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is property agent commission in Malaysia?
For the sale of property, real estate agent commission in Malaysia is capped at a maximum of 3% of the sale price. This is set by the regulated Scale of Fees under the Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Act 1981 and overseen by the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEA/LPPEH). The 3% is a maximum — it can be negotiated lower.
Who pays the property agent commission?
For a sale, the commission is paid by the seller (the vendor), not the buyer. For a rental, it is paid by the landlord. Buyers and tenants generally do not pay the agent's commission. For new launches, the developer pays the agent — the buyer pays nothing extra.
Is property agent commission subject to SST?
Yes. Real estate agency services are a taxable service, so the agent's commission is subject to Service Tax (SST), currently 8%. For example, a RM30,000 commission would carry an additional RM2,400 in SST, billed on top of the commission.
What is the agent commission for rental in Malaysia?
For letting (rental), the regulated scale allows up to about 1.25 months' gross rent as commission, paid by the landlord. In practice it is commonly around one month's rent for a one-year tenancy. The exact amount follows the tenancy length and the agreed terms.
Do I pay commission when buying a new launch from a developer?
No. For new launch projects, the developer pays the agent's marketing fee or commission. As the buyer, you pay the developer's listed price with no additional agent commission. This is why browsing new launches directly (as on NewProjek) carries no buyer-side commission.
Berapa komisen ejen hartanah di Malaysia?
Bagi jualan hartanah, komisen ejen hartanah di Malaysia dihadkan kepada maksimum 3% daripada harga jualan, mengikut Jadual Yuran yang dikawal selia di bawah Akta 1981 (BOVAEA/LPPEH). Komisen dibayar oleh penjual, bukan pembeli. Untuk sewaan, komisen biasanya sekitar satu hingga 1.25 bulan sewa, dibayar oleh tuan rumah.
Can I negotiate the agent commission?
The 3% for a sale is a maximum, not a fixed rate, so it can be negotiated lower by agreement. However, registered agents cannot legally charge above the regulated scale. Always confirm the rate and whether SST applies in writing before appointing an agent.

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