Do buyers pay real estate agent fees in Montreal?

In most Montreal transactions, the buyer does not pay the agent's commission directly. The seller pays a total commission to their broker, and that amount is then shared with the buyer's broker as part of the transaction. This means buyers can have full professional representation at no out-of-pocket cost. To understand what your agent does with that fee, see what a buyer's agent does in Montreal.

That said, buyers do pay other closing costs including notary fees, the welcome tax, and any applicable inspections. Quebec requires a notary for all property transfers, which is different from other provinces that use a real estate lawyer. Budget roughly 1.5 to 4 percent of the purchase price for all closing costs. Find a real estate agent in Montreal who can walk you through these costs.