💰 How Much Do I Need To Sell My Calgary Home For To Keep What I Want To Keep?
Smart sellers start with their net — the amount they keep after commissions and closing costs. Here’s the easiest way to reverse-engineer the most common Calgary commission structure, 7% on the first $100K, 3% on the balance, plus GST. (We simplify that to 3% on the total sale price plus $4,000 to create the simple formula below)
(Seller Net + $4,200) ÷ 0.9685 = Your Required Sale Price
Why those weird numbers?
The $4,200 represents the fixed portion of commission + GST on the first $100K
The 0.9685 is the share of the remaining balance the seller keeps after a 3% commission + GST
📌 Example
You want to net $500,000 in your pocket.
Plug it in: ($500,000 + $4,200) ÷ 0.9685 ≈ $520,250
✅ You must sell for about $520,250
💵 That nets you $500,000
🧮 Commission + GST would be $20,250
Another Example:
You want to net $800,000? ($800,000 + $4,200) ÷ 0.9685 ≈ $829,326
✅ Sell for ≈ $829,326 to walk away with $800,000
Commissions Are Negotiable - Let’s Have a Real Conversation
In Alberta, real estate commissions are 100% negotiable. There’s no set rate. It’s simply an agreement between you and me your Realtor. When you work with me, we talk openly about the services you need, the work required to get your home sold, and the results you expect. If you want to negotiate, tell me your goals and I’ll show you the strategies, marketing, and time investment that protect your bottom line and help you net the most money possible. No games, no pressure - just straight-up value for value.
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