Is a Lower Commission Realtor Right for You? Pros and Cons in the BC Housing Market
When you start thinking about selling your home, the numbers swirl fast. Listing price, mortgage payouts, moving expenses. And there, tucked among it all, is commission. For most BC homeowners, that means roughly 5 percent of your sale price—split between agents. It’s a big slice. So it’s no surprise more people look for a lower commission realtor , hoping to keep more of their home’s hard-earned value. 2 Percent Realty West Coast has built a name around this. They offer full real estate services for a flat 2 percent commission. It sounds simple. And honestly, it mostly is. But like anything tied to something as personal and high-stakes as selling your home, there’s nuance. Let’s look at where a low commission model shines, and a few cases where the old standard might still feel safer. How lower commission saves sellers money Picture a house selling for $900,000 in Surrey or Langley. A standard 5 percent total commission splits to $45,000—divided between the buyer’...