The Bureau
Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

Residential selling

Sell your home in Greater Vancouver

We price against recent comparable sales, market the property, and negotiate the offers. Before you list, run your net proceeds so you know what actually lands in your account after commission, legal fees, and any mortgage penalty.

The selling process

01

Home valuation

We analyze recent sales, active listings, and market conditions to determine an accurate, strategic price for your property.

02

Selling strategy

Together we define the timeline, target buyer, and approach, tailored to your goals and your property's unique position in the market.

03

Marketing & exposure

Professional photography, MLS® exposure, digital marketing, and our network of buyers and agents working to find the right buyer.

04

Negotiate & close

We handle all offers, negotiations, and conditions, protecting your interests through to a successful close.

How we market your home

An MLS® listing alone reaches the buyers already looking. We add professional photography, paid digital placement, and direct outreach to the agents whose clients match your property.

  • Professional photography and videography
  • MLS® listing with maximum exposure
  • Targeted digital advertising
  • Access to our buyer and agent network
  • Open houses and private showings
  • Detailed weekly reporting

Discover Your Home's Value

Share your details and we will provide a complimentary market analysis for your property.

Run your numbers first

Before you list, it helps to know what you would actually walk away with and what the next purchase would cost.

Home equity & net proceeds

What you actually walk away with after commission, the GST on it, your mortgage payout, and legal fees.

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BC property tax estimator

Your annual bill by municipality, including the Home Owner Grant and the surtaxes above $3M.

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BC mortgage calculator

Planning the next purchase: payments, cash to close, and whether you qualify.

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FAQ

Common questions

What sellers ask us most before putting a home on the market.

The long-standing local convention is graduated: 7% on the first $100,000 of sale price and 2.5% on the balance, split between the listing and the buyer's brokerage. Commission is not regulated or fixed in BC. It is negotiable and varies by brokerage.

Yes. Commission is a service, so 5% GST applies to the commission itself. GST does not apply to the sale price of a resale home.

Commission plus GST is the bulk of it. Add roughly $1,200 in legal fees and about $300 to discharge an existing mortgage. If you break a closed mortgage early you also pay a prepayment penalty.

Variable-rate mortgages almost always charge three months' interest. Fixed-rate mortgages charge the greater of three months' interest or the interest rate differential, which depends on your lender's posted rates and can run into five figures.

Not on a property that was your principal residence for every year you owned it. Investment properties, second homes, and the years a home was rented out are taxable, so confirm your situation with an accountant before listing.