Begin with your next move.
The right selling plan depends on why you are moving, when you need to move and what must happen next. A conversation about those priorities should come before choosing an asking price or committing to improvements.
Prepare three short lists.
- Your timing: preferred move dates, any purchase plans and practical limits on showings.
- Your property: work completed, available permits, warranties, known concerns and documents you already have.
- Your questions: likely selling expenses, financing implications, preparation options and what you need to understand about representation.
What BCFSA says to expect
- Estimate of net proceeds: before the price is final, you can ask your licensee for an estimate of your net cash proceeds based on the proposed price and your current financing.
- The listing contract: BCFSA describes exclusive listings and multiple listings (an exclusive listing that is registered on an MLS®). The agreement sets out the remuneration, if any, and how long it lasts, and the brokerage must give you a fully executed copy. Ask what happens to the commission if you find a buyer yourself.
- Accurate property information: you will be asked for details such as the home’s age, financing, major systems and property taxes. For a strata property, expect to gather documents such as minutes, financial statements, bylaws, any engineer’s or inspection reports, the Form B Information Certificate and any proposed special assessment.
Price from evidence, then review the response.
Ask which comparable properties buyers are considering, how their condition and location differ, and which information is recent enough to be useful. A regional headline or an automated estimate cannot describe every feature of your home.
Agree on a way to review showing feedback and new competition. A pricing discussion should explain its assumptions and uncertainties, not promise a particular result.
Choose preparation with a purpose.
Start with access, cleanliness, lighting and clear information. Before spending on a major change, discuss whether it addresses a specific concern and whether the timing and cost make sense for your situation. No renovation guarantees a return.
Review the whole offer.
Price is one part of the decision. Discuss terms, conditions, dates and practical consequences with your representative. For legal or tax questions, involve the appropriate professional.
Further reading: BCFSA’s Selling a Home guide and Listing Your Home. Sources checked October 26, 2026.
General education, not legal, tax or mortgage advice. Property details and individual circumstances matter. Confirm current requirements with the appropriate professional before acting.