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 — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, 2023–2025 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.
Keep exploring
Sellers
From listing to close, everything Craig does for sellers.
Home value
Get an exact home valuation in 24 hours.
Q&A
Every line item, on a $1.5M sale.
Q&A
Real Coquitlam DOM data by property type.
Next step
Book a 20-minute strategy call with Craig. No commitment, no pressure — just a clear read on your specific buying or selling question.
Tri-Cities monthly
September 2026 Coquitlam detached HPI is $1,584,400, -6.6% YoY. What that means for your buy or sell decision — without the salesy fluff. One email per month. Unsubscribe anytime.
No spam, no listings flood, no marketing automation games. Genuine monthly update from a 47+ year Tri-Cities resident.
5.0 stars across 36+ verified Google reviews. Three from recent clients below.
“One of the sales was my Mom’s home. She is 97 and so this was a very emotional issue to be leaving her beloved home of so many years… Craig was extremely patient in explaining the market and was very sensitive to her concerns. We can’t thank him enough for his empathy and understanding in working with an elderly person through a difficult time in a very caring manor!”Ann English
“Craig is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. His approach is clear, data-driven and resulted in multiple offers for our sale.”Robert Shin
“Craig Johnston recently sold my townhouse in West Vancouver in less than 6 days for over asking price!!!!! Craig is one of the most prolific and highly motivated realtors I have seen in the Realty business, and I have extensive experience buying and selling properties of all sorts.”Riverplate Equities