What does it cost to sell a home in BC?

Beyond your agent's commission, typical selling costs in BC include legal or notary fees (roughly $1,000–$1,500), a mortgage discharge fee if you still have a loan, and any pre-sale prep such as staging or minor repairs. Zealty Partner Agents cover professional photography, marketing, and listing promotion at no extra charge, so those never show up as separate line items.

What is the listing fee?

There is no flat listing fee. You and your agent agree on a commission rate together before your home goes live — typically in the 3%–7% range in BC depending on the service level and how the buyer's agent is compensated. Everything is disclosed up front in your listing agreement.

Do I have to pay the buyer's agent commission?

In most BC transactions the seller offers a commission to the buyer's agent as part of the deal, negotiated into your listing agreement. Your Zealty agent walks you through the current norms in your market and how the split affects your net proceeds.

What is the difference between assessed value and market value?

Your BC Assessment value is a mass-appraisal estimate set once a year (as of July 1) for property-tax purposes, and it often lags the real market. Market value is what a buyer will actually pay today. Zealty agents price from live comparable sales and current demand, not the assessment.

What documents do I need to sell a strata property?

For a strata unit you typically need the Form B information certificate, recent strata meeting minutes, the depreciation report, financial statements, bylaws, and insurance details. Zealty can generate an AI-powered strata brochure from these so buyers get clear due-diligence up front.

What taxes do I pay when I sell?

If the home is your principal residence, the sale is generally exempt from capital gains tax. Investment or secondary properties may be taxable, and non-residents have withholding requirements. GST usually applies only to new construction. Confirm your situation with an accountant — your Zealty agent can refer one.

How do I sell while buying my next home?

You can list first, buy first, or line the two up with subject-to-sale clauses and bridge financing. Your Zealty agent coordinates the timing and negotiates conditions so you are not stuck owning two homes or none — one of the most common situations we handle.

What is the MLS and how does Zealty connect to it?

The MLS® is the shared database BC REALTORS® use to list and search properties. When your Zealty Partner Agent lists your home it is published to the MLS and syndicated widely — and it also gets featured placement on Zealty's own map and search, reaching 150,000+ monthly BC buyers directly.

How do I know what my home is worth?

Start with Zealty's free home evaluation for an instant, data-driven estimate, then have your Partner Agent prepare a comparative market analysis using live and recently sold comparables in your neighbourhood. Together those give you a confident, defensible listing price.

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Q: How long does it take to sell?

It depends on your price, location, and property type, but most well-priced BC listings go under contract within a few weeks. Your Zealty agent shares recent days-on-market data for your specific area and price band so you have a realistic timeline before you list.

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AI-powered Strata Brochure of your property
Drone and aerial photography (for luxury homes)
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Floor plans
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Open house hosting
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$19,000+¹More than Average

Zealty Partner Agents sell homes for $19,000+ more compared to the average agent.

Zealty Agents Closed $300M+ in Real Estate²

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If I could give Paris more than 5 stars, I would. We had an absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about us throughout the entire process.

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How it Works

Four steps from first conversation to closing.

Match

Tell us about your home and we pair you with a Zealty Partner Agent in your area.

Within 1 hour

Meet

Your agent prepares a free comparative market analysis and walks you through the strategy.

Within a few days

List and Market

We handle photography, brochures, strata review, social ads, and Zealty promotion.

Within a week

Close

Your agent negotiates offers and guides you through to closing day.

30 to 60 days after offer

Home Selling Tips

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Hamidreza EtebarianJune 11, 2026

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Selling Your House in BC: Where to Begin (2026 Guide)

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1We compared 309 homes listed and sold by Zealty's 18 partner agents between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2026 against every other residential MLS® sale on the Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Chilliwack real estate boards over the same period. After matching for region and property type, the partner listings gave up $19,152 less from their original asking price on average. Your result depends on your home, your asking price, and the market. Source: MLS® sold data compiled by Zealty, as of 30 June 2026.
2$300M+ is the combined sale price of 319 homes closed by Zealty's 18 partner agents in the twelve months from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026, counting both the homes they listed and the homes they sold to buyers. Covers the Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Chilliwack real estate boards. Source: MLS® sold data compiled by Zealty, as of 31 August 2026.

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