Commission Calculator
How much equity could you keep?
Compare your selling options and see how much stays in your pocket when you sell for sale by owner.
No listing commission
Flat-fee MLS® System option
You stay in control
Estimates use typical commission rates for your province.
Compare your options
Three ways to sell — three very different bills
For Alberta, the traditional REALTOR® example uses a total commission of 6% on the first $100,000 + 3% on the balance, split equally between the listing side and buyer-agent side. Illustrative only — commissions are negotiable.
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Traditional REALTOR®
Typical full-service sale
Unlike the options we offer, a traditional listing typically involves hiring a commission-based listing REALTOR® to represent you throughout the sale.
Estimated Commission
$18,000
Typical commission paid.
Most Common
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ForSaleByOwner.ca
Buyer represented by a REALTOR®
Estimated Commission
$9,000
You Keep
+$9,000
Only negotiate the buyer’s commission.
Best Case
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ForSaleByOwner.ca
Buyer contacts you directly
Estimated Commission
$0
You Keep
+$18,000
No listing commission. No buyer commission.
Important to know
ForSaleByOwner.ca and EasyListRealty.ca provide flat-fee MLS® System listing services — not traditional percentage-based listing representation. In every scenario above, you remain in control of your sale. The only commission that may be paid is one you choose to offer a buyer’s REALTOR®.
The breakdown
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What could you do with the savings?
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