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North Vancouver Seller Costs

What it costs to sell in North Vancouver.

The important number is not the headline sale price. It is sale price minus commission, GST, legal fees, mortgage penalties, preparation, moving, and completion adjustments.

Compliance note: Alex Mackenzie is licensed with Royal LePage Sussex. Remuneration is negotiated with the brokerage and confirmed in writing; this guide is an estimate, not legal, tax, lending, or accounting advice.
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Where is your property?

Enter your property's address to get started.

Free. Alex personally reviews every request and replies within 24 hours — a real comparable-sales analysis, not an automated estimate.

Royal LePage Top 2% nationally
GVR Medallion Club member
Royal LePage Sussex, North Vancouver
Direct follow-up from Alex

Net Proceeds

Start with the walk-away number.

Brokerage remuneration
Negotiated
Commission is agreed with the brokerage and disclosed in writing. Alex quotes 7% on the first $100,000 and 3% on the balance — 3.78%/1.85% to the listing side and 3.22%/1.15% offered to the buyer's agent.
GST on commission
5% of commission
GST applies to the service fee and should be included in the seller's net-proceeds estimate.
Legal fees and disbursements
$1,200-$2,000+
Exact costs vary by lawyer, discharge work, and transaction complexity.
Mortgage discharge or penalty
Ask lender
A fixed-rate mortgage penalty can materially change your walk-away number.
Preparation and staging
Property-specific
Cleaning, repairs, landscaping, staging, documents, and inspections should be chosen by expected buyer impact.
Adjustments at completion
Varies
Property tax, strata fees, utilities, rent, and other items may be adjusted between buyer and seller.

Before relying on any estimate, ask your lender for a payout statement, confirm legal fees, and get a property-specific valuation. A slightly higher sale price can be erased by a mortgage penalty or unnecessary preparation.

Net Proceeds Calculator

Estimate your "walk-away" check after a North Shore sale.

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Listing commission — 3.78% first $100K, 1.85% balance$29,680
Buyer's agent commission — 3.22% first $100K, 1.15% balance$19,320
GST on Commission (5%)$2,450
Legal Fees & Disbursements
$1,500
Total Closing Costs$52,950

Your Estimated Net Proceeds

$947,050

Based on the commission structure I quote. Exact terms are agreed in writing before listing.

Market strategy matters. Pricing, launch timing, exposure, and negotiation can change the sale outcome, so use this as a starting point rather than a final net sheet.

Get a Property-Specific Net Sheet

Seller Math

Four numbers to collect before you list.

Likely price range

Recent comparable sales, active competition, condition, and neighbourhood demand.

Mortgage payout

Current balance, discharge cost, and any interest-rate differential or penalty.

Preparation budget

Only the work that changes buyer confidence or removes a deal objection.

Moving timeline

Completion date, purchase timing, rent-back needs, and cash-flow pressure.

Personalize It

Get the cost stack for your address.

Share the property and Alex can help estimate a realistic price range, preparation plan, and the questions to ask your lender or lawyer.

No sold prices are published publicly.
No listing agreement required.
Royal LePage Sussex brokerage disclosed clearly.
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Where is your property?

Enter your property's address to get started.

Free. Alex personally reviews every request and replies within 24 hours — a real comparable-sales analysis, not an automated estimate.

Royal LePage Top 2% nationally
GVR Medallion Club member
Royal LePage Sussex, North Vancouver
Direct follow-up from Alex
Pre-Listing Walkthrough

Get a 45-minute walkthrough before you decide anything.

Alex will look at preparation, likely buyer objections, timing, and pricing strategy, and leave you with a clear next step. No listing agreement required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are real estate commissions fixed in North Vancouver?

No. Remuneration is negotiated with the brokerage and should be confirmed in writing. The calculator uses a common local example so owners can estimate net proceeds, not a promise of a specific fee.

Does GST apply to real estate commission?

Yes. GST generally applies to real estate commission in BC. The calculator includes GST on commission so the estimate is closer to the actual seller cost.

What seller cost is easiest to miss?

Mortgage penalties are often the surprise item. If your term is not finished, ask your lender for a written discharge or penalty estimate before relying on net-proceeds math.

Should I spend money preparing before I know my home value?

Usually no. Start with a valuation and preparation plan so money goes toward items buyers will actually value, not generic projects that simply delay the listing.

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