ACREX · CALDWELL, NJ
What Commercial Real Estate Brokers Charge in New Jersey
AcreX’s published leasing, sales and management fees, worked examples and market ranges.
Commercial commissions are negotiable and set in a written agreement. On leases the landlord usually pays a percentage of total base rent over the term, often cited at 4–6%, split with the tenant’s broker. On sales the seller usually pays a percentage of the price. Below are AcreX’s published fees, worked examples and the market ranges for comparison.
In New Jersey commissions are negotiable.
AcreX fees: sales
Up to $5M — Fee: 5%
$5M–$10M portion — Fee: 4%
Above $10M portion — Fee: 3%
$10,000 minimum. Split 50/50 with the buyer’s broker. Examples: a $2M sale = $100,000 (5%). A $20M sale = $250,000 + $200,000 + $300,000 = $750,000 (3.75%).
AcreX fees: leasing
First 50,000 SF — Years 1–5: 5% of total base rent; Years 6+: 2.5%
Space above 50,000 SF — Years 1–5: 4%; Years 6+: 2%
Minimum $3,500 or one month’s base rent, whichever is less. Renewals at half rate. Split 50/50 with the tenant’s broker. Examples (3% yearly increases): 6,000 SF flex at $18 NNN for 5 years = $28,669. 25,000 SF warehouse at $16.58 NNN for 10 years = $173,810. 75,000 SF warehouse at $17.78 NNN for 10 years = $521,892 (5%/2.5% on 50,000 SF plus 4%/2% on 25,000 SF).
AcreX fees: property management
Houses and 1–4 units — Fee (% of rent collected): 8%
Apartments, 5–49 units — Fee (% of rent collected): 6%
Apartments, 50–99 units — Fee (% of rent collected): 4%
Apartments, 100+ units — Fee (% of rent collected): First 99 units billed like a 50–99 unit building; 3% on rent from the rest
Any apartment building: rent above $150K/month — Fee (% of rent collected): 3% on the part above $150K
Retail and mixed-use — Fee (% of rent collected): 5%
Office — Fee (% of rent collected): 4%
Industrial — Fee (% of rent collected): 3%
Examples: 12 units collecting $18,000/month = $1,080/month. 60 units at $132,000 = $5,280. 80 units at $160,000 = 4% × $150,000 + 3% × $10,000 = $6,300. 150 units at $240,000 = $8,700 (3.6%). No setup fee, no repair markup, no upfront fees. Cancel any time after 90 days. Details: NJ property management fees.
Policies
No upfront fees.
Free written opinion of value or rent within 5 business days. It is a broker’s opinion, not an appraisal.
Reply within 2 business hours.
Jonathan Libock, principal broker, leads every listing.
Weekly owner report.
6-month listing agreement; cancel on 30 days’ notice after day 90.
Market ranges, for comparison
Leases: typically 4–6% of total base rent over the term, usually paid by the landlord, often split 50/50 with the tenant’s broker; rates often step down in later years (LegalClarity).
Commission is usually figured on base rent. Check whether escalations, free rent and pass-throughs count.
Sales: smaller properties often 5–6%, larger deals lower, with minimum fees and sliding scales common. Every fee is negotiable.
Ranges are as published by the sources linked, checked November 2, 2026. They are not AcreX pricing.
What you get for the fee
Who works your listing — AcreX: Jonathan Libock, principal broker, on every listing
Fees — AcreX: Published on this page
Pricing support — AcreX: Submarket rents, nearby approvals and a written opinion of value (not an appraisal)
Reporting — AcreX: Weekly owner report
Response — AcreX: Reply within 2 business hours
Contract — AcreX: 6 months; cancel on 30 days’ notice after day 90
Compare brokers with how to choose a commercial real estate broker in NJ and the NJ listing agreement guide. Leasing: lease your commercial property.
Questions owners ask
How much is a commercial lease commission in NJ?
It is negotiable. Typical ranges run 4–6% of total base rent over the term, often lower in later years. AcreX charges 5% for years 1–5 and 2.5% after. In New Jersey commissions are negotiable.
Who pays commission on a commercial lease?
Usually the landlord, split with the tenant’s broker, most often 50/50.
How much do commercial brokers charge to sell a property?
Often 5–6% on smaller properties and less on larger deals. AcreX charges 5% up to $5M, 4% on $5M–$10M and 3% above $10M, with a $10,000 minimum. In New Jersey commissions are negotiable.
Is commission paid on renewals?
Often yes, at a reduced rate. AcreX charges half its leasing rate on renewals.
Do I need a written agreement with a broker in NJ?
Yes. A New Jersey broker can only collect a commission under a signed writing that states the rate or amount (N.J.S.A. 25:1-16).
About the broker
Jonathan Libock is the founder and principal broker of AcreX Commercial Real Estate in Caldwell, NJ. He has a decade of experience in commercial real estate, including time at DR Properties, a New York City development brokerage. He specializes in industrial and multifamily land development and also works on development sites in Southeast Florida. Licensed real estate broker in New Jersey (#1757237) and Florida (#BK3462244). AcreX Realty LLC, Licensed Real Estate Broker. Licensure does not imply endorsement.
AcreX Realty LLC is a licensed NJ commercial real estate broker with published fees, at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006. General information, not legal or tax advice.