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See what commission really costs.
Commission in British Columbia is negotiable. This calculator shows the arithmetic behind the numbers so the conversation starts from facts.
Commission inputs
Using 7 percent on the first $100,000 and 3 percent on the balance. Choose Custom to edit every rate.
Brokerage split
Optional. The default is an even split between the listing brokerage and the buyer brokerage.
Total commission with GST
$67,200
Effective 3.20 percent of the sale price
- Commission on the first $100,000 at 7%
- $7,000
- Commission on the balance of $1,900,000 at 3%
- $57,000
- Total before GST
- $64,000
- GST
- $3,200
- Total with GST
- $67,200
- Listing brokerage share
- $32,000
- Buyer brokerage share
- $32,000
Worked exampleOn $2,000,000: 7,000 + 57,000 = 64,000 plus GST 3,200 = 67,200, effective 3.20%
Commission in BC is not set by law or by any board. It is negotiable between you and your brokerage. The 7/3 structure is a common reference point, not a standard rate.
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