Calgary Realtor fees

Understand Realtor Fees Before You Sell

Calgary has no fixed Realtor fee - all commissions are negotiable. But most sellers compare against the same traditional benchmark: 7% on the first $100,000 of sale price, 3% on the balance. This page explains exactly how that calculation works, what the 2 Percent Realty alternative costs, and what the difference means for your net proceeds.

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Common Calgary Commission Example

The 7/3 commission structure has been the de facto Calgary benchmark for years. Here's how it actually calculates:

How the 7/3 Structure Is Calculated

On a $600,000 sale:

  • 7% on the first $100,000 = $7,000
  • 3% on the remaining $500,000 = $15,000
  • Total commission = $22,000 (before GST)
  • GST at 5% on commission = $1,100
  • Total with GST = $23,100

Under the 2 Percent Realty model on the same $600,000 sale:

  • 2% of $600,000 = $12,000
  • GST at 5% on commission = $600
  • Total with GST = $12,600
  • Savings = $10,500

All commissions are negotiable and subject to written listing agreement. These calculations are illustrative only.

The 2% Realty PhilosophyYour Potential Savings
Selling Price
7/3 Commission
2% Realty
Savings
$300,000
$13,000
$6,000
$7,000
$400,000
$16,000
$8,000
$8,000
$500,000
$19,000
$10,000
$9,000
$600,000
$22,000
$12,000
$10,000
$700,000
$25,000
$14,000
$11,000
$800,000
$28,000
$16,000
$12,000
$900,000
$31,000
$18,000
$13,000
$1,000,000
$34,000
$20,000
$14,000

How commission actually works

Where the Commission Goes

Most sellers think of commission as a single fee. It's actually split between two brokerages - and understanding that split explains why the buyer agent concern with lower commissions is often overstated.

In a traditional Calgary transaction, the listing brokerage and the buyer's brokerage each receive a portion of the total commission. Under a traditional 7/3 structure on a $600,000 sale, the $22,000 total is typically split roughly in half - approximately $11,000 to the listing brokerage and $11,000 to the cooperating buyer's brokerage.

Under the 2 Percent Realty model, the total commission is lower, but a cooperating buyer's agent commission is still offered and disclosed in the MLS listing. This is why well-positioned 2 Percent Realty listings still receive buyer agent-facilitated showings - the buyer's agent compensation is still present in the transaction.

The commission difference is primarily captured on the listing side - which is where the seller's savings come from.

What You Are Paying For

01Value

Evaluate

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02Prep

Prepare

Focus on repairs, staging, photos, and listing details that protect your return.

03Launch

Launch

Publish with MLS exposure, Realtor.ca visibility, and buyer-focused positioning.

04Offer

Negotiate

Compare offer price, terms, conditions, deposit strength, and closing risk.

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Recent sales

Recent Calgary Seller Wins

Recent Calgary sales Don has handled, including MLS numbers, sold prices, days on market, and estimated commission kept with the 2 Percent Realty model.

16 Redstone Parade NE sold by Don Wong
SoldEst. $10,300 kept
A2290317Detached

16 Redstone Parade NE

Redstone

Sold$735K
DOM64
Est. kept$10,300
110 Cedarwood Hill SW sold by Don Wong
SoldSold $100 over askingSold under 30 days
A2297017Semi Detached

110 Cedarwood Hill SW

Cedarbrae

Sold$490K
DOM26
Est. kept$8,800
1410 1 Street SE Unit#1801 sold by Don Wong
SoldSold under 30 days
A2302398Apartment

1410 1 Street SE Unit#1801

Beltline

Sold$443K
DOM16
Est. kept$7,550
84 Sherwood Rise NW sold by Don Wong
SoldSold under 30 days
A2296325Detached

84 Sherwood Rise NW

Sherwood

Sold$795K
DOM22
Est. kept$15,100
125 Citadel Estates Terrace NW sold by Don Wong
SoldSold under 30 days
A2297397Detached

125 Citadel Estates Terrace NW

Citadel

Sold$668K
DOM19
Est. kept$13,350
536 Quarry Park Boulevard SE sold by Don Wong
SoldSold $11,150 over askingSold under 30 days
A2297399Row/Townhouse

536 Quarry Park Boulevard SE

Douglasdale/Glen

Sold$553K
DOM17
Est. kept$7,200
16 Midridge Gardens SE sold by Don Wong
SoldSold under 30 days
A2295535Semi Detached

16 Midridge Gardens SE

Midnapore

Sold$494K
DOM22
Est. kept$5,900
3131 63 Avenue SW Unit#505 sold by Don Wong
SoldSold in 2 weeks
A2295078Row/Townhouse

3131 63 Avenue SW Unit#505

Lakeview

Sold$479K
DOM14
Est. kept$6,700
1015 14 Avenue SW Unit#202 sold by Don Wong
SoldEst. $2,850 kept
A2283892Apartment

1015 14 Avenue SW Unit#202

Beltline

Sold$189K
DOM49
Est. kept$2,850

Sales examples are from Don's recent sold history. Estimated savings compare the 2 Percent Realty model with a common full-commission example; commissions are negotiable and confirmed in writing. Results depend on property type, condition, timing, features, and current competition.

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Seller strategy

What Strong Fee Advice Looks Like

A good Realtor fee conversation explains the math, the split, GST, what is included, and how the fee affects your estimated net. It should also explain why the cheapest fee is not automatically the best result.

That is why these pages are built around practical seller decisions: what your property is worth, what buyers are comparing it against, how much commission affects your net, and what needs to happen before you sign a contract.

How the numbers are used

Data Helps, But Interpretation Sells the Home

Fee data is easy to calculate, but it is not enough on its own. Don connects the commission math to pricing accuracy, buyer demand, showing activity, and contract terms so the fee comparison stays anchored to net proceeds.

For a detached home, that can mean lot size, garage type, basement development, renovation quality, school-area demand, and whether competing listings are newer, larger, or better prepared. For a condo, the same conversation may depend on building reputation, parking, condo fees, floor height, views, amenities, bylaws, special assessments, and how many similar units are for sale at the same time.

The goal is to choose a launch position that gives the home a fair chance to attract qualified buyers without leaving money on the table. If the early showing data, feedback, or competing inventory changes, the plan can adjust quickly instead of drifting for weeks.

Net proceeds visual

See the Sale Through the Seller's Net

A commission conversation should always lead back to what you keep after pricing, marketing, negotiation, and selling costs.

7/3Traditional comparison
2%Commission model
NetSeller-first decision
1Evaluate value and competition
2Prepare the home for buyers
3Launch with clear exposure
4Negotiate for the net

Common questions

Calgary Seller FAQs

What are typical Realtor fees in Calgary?

Calgary Realtor fees are not fixed - all commissions are negotiable. The most commonly referenced benchmark is 7% on the first $100,000 of sale price plus 3% on the balance. On a $500,000 sale, that equals $19,000 before GST; on a $700,000 sale, $25,000 before GST. The 2 Percent Realty model uses 2% of total sale price - $10,000 on a $500,000 sale, $14,000 on a $700,000 sale. All commission terms must be confirmed in writing in the listing agreement. GST (5%) applies to commission amounts in Alberta.

How much can I save with 2 Percent Realty?

The savings depend on your sale price and the commission structure you're comparing against. Using the traditional 7/3 structure as the benchmark: on a $500,000 sale, the difference is approximately $9,000 before GST. On a $700,000 sale, approximately $11,000. On a $900,000 sale, approximately $13,000. The savings table on this page shows the comparison across a range of Calgary sale prices. These figures are the difference in commission before GST - your full savings will be reflected in your net proceeds at closing.

Should I choose the cheapest Realtor fee?

No - and that's an important instinct to correct early. The cheapest Realtor fee is only valuable if the listing achieves a strong net result. An agent who prices your home $30,000 too high, loses three weeks of buyer momentum while the listing sits, and then negotiates a price reduction has cost you far more than the commission savings. The right comparison is: which agent will price accurately the first time, generate showing activity in the first two weeks, negotiate the total contract value - price, conditions, and possession - effectively, and communicate clearly throughout? Commission structure is one factor in that evaluation, not the primary one.

Commission savings in Calgary

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Typical 7/3$22,000
2 Percent Realty$12,000
Estimated savings$10,000
Simple estimate only. Commissions are negotiable, GST may apply, and your written listing agreement controls the final terms.

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