Quick Answer
How much commission does a Coquitlam realtor charge?
BC real estate commission is always negotiable and disclosed in writing before you sign. A common Coquitlam structure is 7% on the first $100,000 + 3% on the balance — split between the listing agent (4% / 1.85%) and the buyer Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team in Greater Vancouver REALTORS® and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours.
Quick Answer
BC real estate commission is always negotiable and disclosed in writing before you sign. A common Coquitlam structure is 7% on the first $100,000 + 3% on the balance — split between the listing agent (4% / 1.85%) and the buyer's agent (3% / 1.15%). GST (5%) applies to commission. On a $1.5M sale, that's $49,000 + $2,450 GST = $51,450 all-in. Every listing has the opportunity to choose its tier; luxury listings (more demand, higher upfront marketing) sit at the top of the range.
A common Coquitlam commission structure, broken down by side:
GST (5%) applies to commission at sale. Using the 7%/3% structure on a $1.5M sale: 7% × $100,000 = $7,000 + 3% × $1,400,000 = $42,000 → $49,000 commission + $2,450 GST = $51,450 all-in. A flat 5% structure on the same $1.5M sale = $75,000 + $3,750 GST = $78,750, so the tiered structure is actually cheaper at most price points above $1M.
Standard inclusion:
Premium-service realtors often include: drone/video photography, paid social/Google ad campaigns, staging consultation, professional copywriting, broker-only open houses, daily showing follow-up, and dedicated marketing coordinators. Ask exactly what's included before signing.
Yes, but understand the trade-offs:
A note from Craig
The cheapest rate isn't always the cheapest outcome. Lower-fee listings often show up in ways sellers don't notice until weeks into the listing — and by then the damage is done. Common signals of a sub-market commission:
If a quote feels meaningfully lower than market, ask exactly what's being cut — marketing budget, agent availability, or both. The right question isn't “what's your rate”. It's “what does your rate actually buy me.”
Frequently asked
BC real estate commission is always negotiable and disclosed in writing before you sign. A common Coquitlam structure is 7% on the first $100,000 + 3% on the balance — split between the listing agent (4% / 1.85%) and the buyer's agent (3% / 1.15%). GST (5%) applies to commission. On a $1.5M sale, that's $49,000 + $2,450 GST = $51,450 all-in. Every listing has the opportunity to choose its tier; luxury listings sit at the top of the range.
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