# What's the total cost of selling a house in BC? > Selling a $1.5M Tri-Cities home typically costs $45,000–$65,000 all-in. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/cost-of-selling-a-house-bc/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Coquitlam Real Estate FAQ · June 2026 Real Estate Q&A · Tri-Cities ## What's the total cost of selling a house in BC? Updated July 2026 · Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 · The MACNABS Team Royal LePage Elite West Most sellers underestimate the all-in cost of selling. Here's everything that hits your closing statement, line by line. [Get my home valuation](/home-evaluation/) [Call 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Quick Answer What's the total cost of selling a house in BC? Selling a $1.5M Tri-Cities home typically costs $45,000–$65,000 all-in. Breakdown: commission ~$40-55K (negotiable, plus 5% GST), legal fees $1,200-2,500, mortgage discharge fee $200-500 + potential p... **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — 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 Selling a $1.5M Tri-Cities home typically costs **$45,000–$65,000 all-in**. Breakdown: **commission ~$40-55K** (negotiable, plus 5% GST), **legal fees $1,200-2,500**, **mortgage discharge fee $200-500 + potential prepayment penalty** (if breaking a fixed term early — can be $5K-30K+), **staging $1K-5K** if doing it, optional pre-listing inspection $500-800, plus moving costs. Always model the all-in cost before committing to sell. ## Line-itemed cost of selling a $1.5M Tri-Cities home - **Realtor commission** — typically $40K-$55K + 5% GST on a $1.5M sale. Negotiable. (See: [Coquitlam realtor commission detail](/coquitlam-realtor-commission/).) - **Legal/notary fees** — $1,200-$2,500 for a standard sale. More for complex title situations, family trusts, or non-resident sellers. - **Mortgage discharge fee** — $200-$500 charged by your lender. - **Mortgage prepayment penalty** — if breaking a fixed-term mortgage early, can range from $0 (variable rate) to $30,000+ (long fixed term, low rate). Get a quote from your lender BEFORE listing. - **Staging** — optional. Light staging $1K-$3K. Full staging $3K-$8K. Often returns multiples of the cost in faster sale + higher price. - **Pre-listing inspection** — optional. $500-$800. Catches major issues you can fix before buyers find them. - **Title insurance** — typically buyer's cost, but verify. - **Property tax adjustment** — you'll typically receive a refund or pay a small balance depending on prepaid amount and closing date. - **Moving costs** — $1K-$5K depending on distance + scale. - **Bridge financing** (if applicable) — interest if you're buying before selling. Typically $500-$3,000 depending on duration. ## BC-specific tax considerations - **Principal residence exemption.** If the home is your principal residence, you don't pay capital gains on the sale. - **Investment property.** Capital gains tax applies (50% inclusion rate on gain over cost base). - **Speculation and Vacancy Tax** — if BC SVT applies to your property, ensure proper filing before sale. - **Non-resident sellers** face 25% withholding on sale proceeds until tax compliance certificate is issued by CRA. Plan months ahead. *Always work with your accountant and a real estate lawyer for your specific tax situation. This is general information, not personalized advice.* Frequently asked ## Quick reference ### What's the total cost of selling a house in BC? Selling a $1.5M Tri-Cities home typically costs $45,000–$65,000 all-in. Breakdown: commission ~$40-55K (negotiable, plus 5% GST), legal fees $1,200-2,500, mortgage discharge fee $200-500 + potential prepayment penalty (if breaking a fixed term early — can be $5K-30K+), staging $1K-5K if doing it, optional pre-listing inspection $500-800, plus moving costs. Always model the all-in cost before committing to sell. Keep exploring ## Related guides. [Sellers ### Sell your home — the playbook From listing to close, everything Craig does for sellers.](/sell-your-home/)[Home value ### What's my home worth? Get an exact home valuation in 24 hours.](/home-evaluation/)[Q&A ### Cost of selling a house in BC Every line item, on a $1.5M sale.](/cost-of-selling-a-house-bc/)[Q&A ### How long does it take to sell? Real Coquitlam DOM data by property type.](/how-long-to-sell-a-house-coquitlam/) Next step ## Want a direct answer for your situation? Book a 20-minute strategy call with Craig. No commitment, no pressure — just a clear read on your specific buying or selling question. [Get my home valuation](/home-evaluation/) [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Tri-Cities monthly ## Get the honest Tri-Cities market read, monthly. June 2026 Coquitlam detached HPI is $1,649,000, -4.8% 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. 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