Realtor Commission Calculator · BC
Realtor Commission Calculator
On a $1,000,000 BC sale at 7% on the first $100,000 and 2.5% on the balance, commission is $29,500 plus $1,475 GST.
Commission
Effective rate 2.88% of sale price
- 7% on first $100,000
- $7,000
- 2.5% on the balance
- $27,500
- Commission before tax
- $34,500
- GST (5%)
- $1,725
- · Commission is negotiable in BC. No rate is set by law.
- · Total is usually shared between the listing and buyer brokerages.
- · Use the Seller Net Sheet on the calculators page to include mortgage payout and legal fees.
How it works
Most BC listings use a tiered structure: a higher rate on the first $100,000 and a lower rate on the balance. The common pairing is 7% and 2.5%, but every number is negotiable.
GST of 5% is charged on the commission. The total is usually split between the listing brokerage and the buyer's brokerage.
Common questions
What is the average realtor commission in BC?
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Many BC listings use 7% on the first $100,000 and 2.5% on the balance, which works out to roughly 3% on a $1M home before GST. Rates are negotiable.
Who pays the realtor commission in BC?
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The seller usually pays from the sale proceeds at closing, and it is shared with the buyer's brokerage.
Is GST charged on realtor commission?
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Yes. 5% GST is added to the commission.
Can I negotiate commission?
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Yes. No rate is set by law. Ask what service is included, not only the percentage.
Sources: BCFSA · Government of Canada GST
Written and reviewed by Mani Garcha, REALTOR® with Royal LePage Wolstencroft Realty. Last reviewed November 2026. Guidance only, not legal or tax advice.