How much does a real estate agent cost in Calgary?

In Calgary, the seller typically pays the real estate agent commission at the end of a sale. The commission is split between the listing agent and the buyer's agent. As a buyer, you usually do not pay your agent directly. Commissions in Alberta are negotiable, and for a deeper look at how the split is structured, see how the standard commission works in Alberta.

Total rates have historically ranged from around 3 to 5 percent of the sale price. On a $600,000 home, a 4 percent commission equals $24,000, divided between both agents and their brokerages. Find real estate agents in Calgary and ask each one to explain their fee structure.