Seller commission discount
Total commission on a sale is split between the listing brokerage and the buyer's brokerage. Partner agents cut their listing-side share: in half in the Lower Mainland and by a quarter everywhere else. The buyer agent's share is not touched, because cutting it means fewer showings.
Example
A $1,200,000 sale in Surrey at the common BC rate of 7% on the first $100,000 and 2.5% on the balance has a total commission of about $34,500. The listing side is about $18,630, so you save about $9,315.
| Price | Typical buyer-side commission | Your cash back (50%) | Typical listing-side commission | Seller saving (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $700,000 | $10,120 | $5,060 | $11,880 | $5,940 |
| $900,000 | $12,420 | $6,210 | $14,580 | $7,290 |
| $1,200,000 | $15,870 | $7,935 | $18,630 | $9,315 |
| $1,600,000 | $20,470 | $10,235 | $24,030 | $12,015 |
| $2,200,000 | $27,370 | $13,685 | $32,130 | $16,065 |
In Florida and the rest of the US, with the listing side at 2.5%, a $600,000 sale saves you about $3,750.
What you keep
MLS listing, photography, showings, negotiation, contract-to-close management. Nothing is cut except the fee.