Michael's Corner: Calgary Real Estate Advice & Analysis

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Calgary?

Photo: Heather Mallon, via Pexels Michael Smith, Michael Smith TeamLast updated: September 2026 The cost to sell a house in Calgary starts with commission plus GST: about 3.4% to 4.6% of sale prices from $300,000 to $2 million, using the commonly advertised structure, as of September 2026. Add legal

How much is a referral fee in Calgary real estate?

As of September 2026, the Michael Smith Team found no published Alberta standard for referral fees. Brokerages negotiate the amount. A referral fee is a share of the commission paid to the agent who sends a client to another agent. It moves brokerage to brokerage, and the client gets written disclos

What is the best brokerage for a realtor near retirement in Alberta?

The best brokerage for a realtor near retirement in Alberta lists every fee, pays referral fees through the brokerage and has a clear plan for the day you step back. Real Broker, the brokerage behind the Michael Smith Team in Calgary, lists no monthly desk fees and records referrals in its reZEN sys

Can you sell your real estate book of business in Calgary?

In the Michael Smith Team's Legacy Program, clients are not sold. Each client agrees in writing before you introduce them to a named agent, and you earn a referral fee, paid through Real Broker.* On an illustrative $700,000 Calgary listing, a 25% referral pays about $2,656 per deal, before GST and R