Quick answer: the ordinary 5-6% realtor commission applies as usual. The personal representative's own pay is a flat 2% of the inventory value, court-approved — simpler than most states' tiered schedules, and changeable by written agreement. See how this plays out for your own numbers in the Wisconsin probate real estate sale calculator.
A flat rate the family can actually renegotiate
Attorney fees: separate, but can combine with the commission
If the PR is also an attorney (or affiliated with the firm representing the estate), the court decides whether to allow the executor's commission, attorney fees, or both — and must allow both if the will specifically authorizes it.
The inventory filing fee
Separate from the PR's own commission, Wisconsin charges an inventory filing fee typically around 0.2% of net inventory value, with a minimum charge (commonly cited around $20), paid to the Register in Probate when the General Inventory is filed.
A worked example
| Item | On a $260,000 sale, illustrative |
|---|---|
| Realtor commission (6%) | $15,600 |
| PR commission (flat 2%) | $5,200 |
| Inventory filing fee (0.2%, illustrative) | ≈ $520 |
Illustrative. Confirm the current inventory fee schedule with the county Register in Probate.
A local probate attorney can review your estate — many offer a free consultation.
The 2% commission rate and the inventory fee percentage apply the same way in Milwaukee, Dane, Waukesha, and Brown County — local Register in Probate offices set only the exact filing logistics.