On a $2M Metro Vancouver home, commission exceeds $65,000. Private sales keep that equity — plus full control over who sees your property.
A private home sale in Vancouver 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.
Metro Vancouver commission savings on a $2M property exceed $65,000. Combined with full privacy and no open houses, private selling is the natural choice for Vancouver's sophisticated sellers.
Vancouver's private seller base includes luxury homeowners who value discretion, assignment sellers restricted from public MLS advertising, long-term owners who prefer not to subject their home to public open houses, and estate executors managing high-value properties. The city's deep pool of financially capable buyers means quality private listings find qualified buyers quickly.
Save $40,000–$100,000+ on Metro Vancouver's high-value properties
Luxury Westside properties: avoid the public exposure of Realtor.ca listings
No open houses — qualified, identity-verified buyers only, by private appointment
Pre-sale assignments: connect with buyers without developer advertising restrictions
BC Property Disclosure Statement (Form B equivalent) required by practice — your lawyer guides this
BC notary public conveyancing available — often faster than full legal services
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 notary public or real estate lawyer handles conveyancing (title transfer with BC Land Title and Survey Authority). Notaries are commonly used for straightforward residential transactions and are typically less expensive. Budget $1,200–$2,500 for conveyancing fees.
BC sellers are expected to complete a Property Disclosure Statement disclosing known material defects. This is standard practice in BC private sales. Completing it thoroughly demonstrates good faith and protects you legally. Your notary or lawyer advises on your specific obligations.
If you're in a Prohibition on Purchase of Residential Property designated area, you must confirm buyer eligibility (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, eligible temporary residents). OffMarketMatch's buyer verification process confirms residency and citizenship status — protecting you as the seller.
BC agents typically charge 3.22% on the first $100K and 1.15% on the balance — plus GST. On a $1.5M Vancouver property, total commission is approximately $60,000. On a $2M Westside home, it exceeds $75,000. Private sales eliminate virtually all of this; you pay only conveyancing fees ($1,200–$2,500).
Yes. Strata units are sold privately regularly in Metro Vancouver. Buyers request a Form B Information Certificate from the strata corporation (your notary facilitates this). The same NCNDA and deal structure applies. Assignment sales of pre-construction strata units are particularly active in the private market.
Metro Vancouver has a deep pool of off-market buyers: local investors, eligible Canadian buyers from diverse communities, interprovincial arrivals from Ontario and Alberta, and assignment seekers. Many are pre-approved, well-funded, and specifically search private channels to avoid bidding wars.
The Prohibition applies to buyers, not sellers. Your obligation is to confirm buyer eligibility before accepting an offer. OffMarketMatch's verification system captures citizenship and residency status during buyer onboarding — you can request verification confirmation before proceeding with any offer.
Not necessarily. Off-market sellers in Metro Vancouver often achieve prices comparable to MLS — and the net proceeds (after saving commissions) are typically better. Qualified off-market buyers understand fair market value and are motivated to transact without the artificial pressure of offer-night competition.
List your Vancouver property privately. Reach verified buyers. Keep your commission.
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