No MLS listing, no agent commissions. Reach verified BC buyers privately and keep $40,000–$100,000 more.
A private home sale in British Columbia is a transaction arranged outside public MLS marketing. Choose what property information you share with potential buyers. Check your price and existing representation agreements, then arrange closing with a local legal professional.
BC's average detached home price exceeds $1.4M. At 5% commission, that's $70,000 — money that stays entirely with the seller in a private transaction.
BC sellers who choose private channels save enormous amounts on commissions while maintaining full control over who sees their property, when, and under what conditions. The province's experienced buyer community is comfortable with private transactions — especially for assignments, luxury properties, and investment real estate.
Save $40,000–$100,000 on Metro Vancouver's high-value properties
Avoid the public scrutiny of a Realtor.ca listing — protect your privacy
No open houses — only verified, pre-screened buyers tour your home
Pre-sale assignment sellers: find qualified buyers without developer restrictions limiting you
BC notaries available for conveyancing — often faster and less expensive than lawyers
NCNDA automatic protection from the moment a buyer requests your details
Post your property with your privacy settings — only verified buyers see your address and details.
Every buyer is identity-verified and signs an NCNDA before accessing your contact information.
Offers come through the structured Deal Room with a complete audit trail. Counter or accept at your pace.
Your lawyer handles title transfer. No agent commission — you keep 4–5% more of your sale price.
In BC, a licensed notary public or real estate lawyer handles conveyancing (title transfer). Notaries are commonly used for straightforward residential transactions and are slightly less expensive than full legal services. Budget $1,200–$2,500 for conveyancing fees.
BC sellers are expected to provide a Property Disclosure Statement (Form B equivalent) disclosing known material defects. This is standard practice in BC even for private sales. Your notary or lawyer can advise on your specific disclosure obligations.
If you're selling a pre-construction assignment, your developer's Assignment Clause in the original purchase contract governs what's permissible. Most BC developers require notification and charge an assignment fee (typically $500–$5,000). OffMarketMatch facilitates connecting assignment sellers with qualified buyers privately.
Yes. The Real Estate Services Act governs licensed agents — it doesn't require their involvement in private transactions. In BC, a notary public or lawyer handles the title transfer. You can sell privately without any agent and save the commission.
On a $1M Metro Vancouver property, you save $35,000–$50,000. On a $2M Westside home, savings exceed $70,000–$100,000. BC agents typically charge 3.22% on the first $100K and 1.15% on the balance — plus GST. These amounts stay with you in a private sale.
Yes. Strata units are sold privately regularly. Buyers will request a Form B Information Certificate from the strata corporation — your notary or lawyer facilitates this. The same NCNDA and deal structure applies as for detached home private sales.
The SVT applies to owners of properties that are vacant or not a primary residence in designated areas. Selling privately doesn't trigger or affect SVT obligations differently than a public sale. Both transfer title on closing day — SVT is based on ownership status during the tax year.
Your notary or lawyer conducts a title search with BC Land Title and Survey Authority. This search confirms registered ownership, mortgages, liens, easements, and any covenants on the property. Buyers' counsel conducts the same search independently — clean title is verified regardless of sale channel.
List your British Columbia property privately. Reach verified buyers. Keep your commission.
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