Coquitlam, BC, Buyer cash back
Coquitlam cash back realtor: towers at Burquitlam, houses on Burke Mountain
From Evergreen Line towers to brand-new Burke Mountain houses, buy in Coquitlam with our partner agent and get half their commission back.
Get my Coquitlam rebate agentWhat buying in Coquitlam is really like
Coquitlam has two growth engines. Around Coquitlam Centre and Burquitlam, the Evergreen Line brought dozens of tower projects. Up on Burke Mountain, the city is still opening new neighbourhoods of detached houses and townhouses. In between, Westwood Plateau and Maillardville offer resale stock, from 1990s hillside houses to older bungalows on large lots.
Burke Mountain detached houses often sell from $1,600,000 to $2,000,000, where the 50% rebate runs from about $10,000 to $12,500. Presale condos at Burquitlam put about $5,500 to $7,000 back in a buyer's pocket.
Coquitlam composite benchmark $981,400, GVR August 2026.
The Tri-Cities side by side
| Area | Benchmark | Buyer-side commission | Your 50% back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coquitlam | $981,400 | $13,356 | $6,678 |
| Port Coquitlam | $840,300 | $11,733 | $5,867 |
| Port Moody | $1,037,400 | $14,000 | $7,000 |
GVR composite benchmarks, August 2026.
Presales in Coquitlam
Burquitlam and Coquitlam City Centre have a deep presale pipeline. On Burke Mountain, many detached houses and townhouses are sold by builders directly. In both cases, register your partner agent before you visit, or the builder may not pay the buyer's brokerage.
Check these before you buy in Coquitlam
Burke Mountain schools
New Burke Mountain neighbourhoods have grown faster than the schools. Check the current catchment and capacity, not the plan.
Hillside drainage
Westwood Plateau and Burke Mountain lots are steep. Ask about retaining walls, drainage and any geotechnical covenants on title.
Tower presales
Burquitlam and City Centre have a heavy presale pipeline. Compare your deposit structure and completion date with what resale units in the same area are selling for today.
Worked example, Burke Mountain new house
A family buys a newly built Burke Mountain house for $1,750,000. The buyer brokerage earns about $22,195 before GST. Their share of about $11,098 pays for window coverings, a fence and landscaping, the three things new houses never include.
What Coquitlam buyers put the rebate toward
- Window coverings and fence. New Burke Mountain houses rarely include them. A typical house needs both.
- Landscaping. Builders often leave the back yard as sod or soil.
- Moving across the Tri-Cities. Movers, storage and utility hookups for a family move.
Your Coquitlam rebate at other prices
| Price | Typical buyer-side commission | Your cash back (50%) | Typical listing-side commission | Seller saving (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $600,000 | $8,970 | $4,485 | $10,530 | $5,265 |
| $775,000 | $10,983 | $5,491 | $12,893 | $6,446 |
| $975,000 | $13,283 | $6,641 | $15,593 | $7,796 |
| $1,225,000 | $16,158 | $8,079 | $18,968 | $9,484 |
| $1,575,000 | $20,183 | $10,091 | $23,693 | $11,846 |
Common BC split to the buyer brokerage: 3.22% on the first $100,000 and 1.15% on the rest, before GST. Your agent confirms the actual figure before each offer.
Work out your number
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