Real Estate Commission Calculator
Use this real estate commission calculator to estimate what you’ll pay in realtor fees when selling a home anywhere in Canada. Pick your province, enter your expected sale price, and see the commission, sales tax (HST, GST, or GST + QST), and your estimated proceeds — updated instantly as you adjust the rates.
Typically split between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent (often around 2.5% each).
- Total commission
- $37,500
- HST (13%)
- $4,875
- Commission incl. tax
- $42,375
- Estimated proceeds before mortgage & legal fees
- $707,625
Estimates only. Commission is always negotiable and varies by brokerage — the rates that govern your sale are the ones in your signed listing agreement.
How real estate commission works in Canada
Commission structures differ by province. Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada usually quote a flat percentageof the sale price — often around 5% total, split roughly evenly between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan commonly use a tiered model: a higher rate (typically 7%) on the first $100,000 and a lower rate (2.5–3%) on everything above it.
Sales tax applies on top of the commission and follows your province: 13% HST in Ontario, 5% GST in BC, Alberta, and Manitoba, GST + PST in Saskatchewan, GST + QST in Quebec, and 15% HST in the Atlantic provinces. On a $750,000 Ontario sale at 5%, that’s $37,500 in commission plus $4,875 in HST — one of the single largest costs of selling, which is why it pays to compare listing agents before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
How much is real estate commission on a $300,000 house?
At a typical 5% total rate in a flat-rate province like Ontario, commission on a $300,000 sale is $15,000 plus HST ($1,950), for a total of $16,950. In a tiered province like BC (7% on the first $100,000 and 2.5% on the balance), it works out to $12,000 plus GST.
What percentage do most realtors charge in Canada?
Total commission usually lands between 3.5% and 5% of the sale price, split between the listing agent and the buyer's agent. BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan commonly use a tiered structure — around 7% on the first $100,000 and 2.5–3% on the remainder.
Who pays the real estate commission?
In Canada, the seller typically pays the full commission for both agents out of the sale proceeds on closing. Buyers generally don't pay their agent directly, though the cost is effectively built into the sale price.
Is real estate commission negotiable?
Yes — there is no fixed or legally mandated commission rate in any province. Rates vary by brokerage, market conditions, and service level, and the only binding number is the one in your signed listing agreement.
Selling soon? Find an agent worth their commission
Compare verified, reviewed listing agents in your city — or answer a few questions and get personally matched with an agent. You can also estimate the buyer’s side of the deal with our closing costs calculator.