Alberta Real Estate Commissions Are Negotiable

Did you know that Real estate commissions in Alberta are fully negotiable. RECA,

the Real Estate Council of Alberta, clearly states this. It doesn't matter which brokerage

your agent works with. The rate is never set in stone. Most agents will

quote you five or six percent like it's the industry standard. The truth is every

commission is open for discussion. You have the power to negotiate before you sign anything.

RECA protects your right to negotiate no matter who you're dealing with. If an agent refuses

to budge on their rate, walk away and find someone who will. You could save thousands

of dollars on a single transaction just by asking the right questions. Before signing a