{"id":953,"date":"2016-06-03T10:03:36","date_gmt":"2016-06-03T10:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montreal-realestate.ca\/english\/?p=953"},"modified":"2019-03-29T17:17:24","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T17:17:24","slug":"expenses-when-selling-where-your-money-goes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montreal-realestate.ca\/english\/expenses-when-selling-where-your-money-goes\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Does Your Money Go When You Sell Your House?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jennifer Lynn Walker<\/p>\n

When you decide to put your house up for sale, you can guarantee you\u2019ll incur expenses before the sale. Here\u2019s a list to help you plan. These might not all pertain to you, but you can bet at least some of them will:<\/p>\n

Home staging<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your real estate broker might recommend bringing in a home stager to help make your property look its best. It\u2019s not uncommon to rent furniture for empty rooms. Normally the consultant will charge an initial cost for a walk-through that typically lasts 1-2 hours, depending on the size of your property. The cost involved for staging will depend on how many rooms and how much furniture you\u2019ll need to rent. Normally they\u2019ll try to as much of your furniture as possible.<\/p>\n

Home cleaning, maintenance and repair<\/span><\/h3>\n

To get the best return on your investment, details matter. You may need to hire professional cleaners, landscapers, and tradespeople. A well-detailed house will normally attract more buyers.<\/p>\n

Certificate<\/span> of Location<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll need a new certificate of location if yours is older than 10 years or if you\u2019ve made changes to the exterior. The price will vary between a condo and a house, however expect to pay anywhere from $575 to $850.<\/p>\n

Costs for discharging your mortgage<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you own your home free and clear, congratulations you won\u2019t be incurring this cost. For the rest of you, contact your financial institution and ask them how much it\u2019s going to cost for an early discharge. There will most likely be a penalty. Try and get the amount in writing so there won\u2019t be any surprises or miscommunication.<\/p>\n

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MEET JENN<\/h1>\n

Real Estate Broker & Educator<\/h4>\n

Jennifer Lynn Walker has specialized in buying and selling both residential and multiplex properties since 2003. She’s built a strong network of specialist, to give her clients a seamless experience throughout the real estate journey. Founder of\u00a0Montreal Real Estate Investor\u2019s Group, and Jolly Green Homes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>How can I help you today?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bridge financing<\/span><\/h3>\n

Are you buying a house at the same time that you are selling? This means you might own two properties for a short period of time. Your mortgage lender can arrange bridge financing for you. This means the bank will charge you a fee for the interim between buying your new home and selling your old.<\/p>\n

Notary costs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Normally the buyer pays for the notary. However, if you have a mortgage on your property, the notary will charge you for their time and their costs to discharge it.<\/p>\n

Adjustments<\/span><\/h3>\n

The notary will also calculate the adjustments for the sale. This includes municipal and school taxes. Other possible adjustments include the buyer reimbursing you for the oil in your tank, rents, condo fees, etc. In most cases, the buyer will end up owing to the seller. However, there are occurrences where it could be the other way around.<\/p>\n

Real estate broker fees<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve chosen a real estate agent to sell your home, they\u2019ll present you with a brokerage contract and you\u2019ll have to agree on a fee. This includes the amount that you will be offering to the buyers\u2019 broker for bringing the buyer into the transaction.<\/p>\n

Have a candid discussion with your broker to confirm what kind of service you can expect and their marketing plan. Remember that brokers\u2019 fees are subject to GST & PST.<\/p>\n

Capital gains tax<\/span><\/h3>\n

If your home is your primary residence, you will not have to pay any capital gains tax when you sell. If your property is an investment or second property such as a vacation home, you will have to pay some tax. If you are living on the property and renting out a portion of it, you will have to pay capital gains on the percentage of the home that is being rented out. Talk with your accountant.<\/p>\n

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By Jennifer Lynn Walker When you decide to put your house up for sale, you can guarantee you\u2019ll incur expenses before the sale. Here\u2019s a list to help you plan. These might not all pertain to you, but you can bet at least some of them will: Home staging Your real estate broker might recommend […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8585,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

When you decide to put your house up for sale, you can guarantee you\u2019ll incur expenses before the sale. Here\u2019s a list to help you plan. These might not all pertain to you, but you can bet at least some of them will:<\/p>

Home staging<\/h3>

Your real estate broker might recommend bringing in a home stager to help make your property look its best. It\u2019s not uncommon to rent furniture for empty rooms. Normally the consultant will charge an initial cost for a walk-through that typically lasts 1-2 hours, depending on the size of your property. The cost involved for staging will depend on how many rooms and how much furniture you\u2019ll need to rent. Normally they\u2019ll try to as much of your furniture as possible.<\/p>

Home cleaning, maintenance and repair<\/h3>

To get the best return on your investment, details matter. You may need to hire professional cleaners, landscapers, and tradespeople. A well-detailed house will normally attract more buyers.<\/p>

Certificate of Location<\/h3>

You\u2019ll need a new certificate of location if yours is older than 10 years or if you\u2019ve made changes to the exterior. The price will vary between a condo and a house, however expect to pay anywhere from $575 to $850.<\/p>

Costs for discharging your mortgage<\/h3>

If you own your home free and clear, congratulations you won\u2019t be incurring this cost. For the rest of you, contact your financial institution and ask them how much it\u2019s going to cost for an early discharge. There will most likely be a penalty. Try and get the amount in writing so there won\u2019t be any surprises or miscommunication.<\/p>

Bridge financing<\/h3>

Are you buying a house at the same time that you are selling? This means you might own two properties for a short period of time. Your mortgage lender can arrange bridge financing for you. This means the bank will charge you a fee for the interim between buying your new home and selling your old.<\/p>

Notary costs<\/h3>

Normally the buyer pays for the notary. However, if you have a mortgage on your property, the notary will charge you for their time and their costs to discharge it.<\/p>

Adjustments<\/h3>

The notary will also calculate the adjustments for the sale. This includes municipal and school taxes. Other possible adjustments include the buyer reimbursing you for the oil in your tank, rents, condo fees, etc. In most cases, the buyer will end up owing to the seller. However, there are occurrences where it could be the other way around.<\/p>

Real estate broker fees<\/h3>

Once you\u2019ve chosen a real estate agent to sell your home, they\u2019ll present you with a brokerage contract and you\u2019ll have to agree on a fee. This includes the amount that you will be offering to the buyers\u2019 broker for bringing the buyer into the transaction.<\/p>

Have a candid discussion with your broker to confirm what kind of service you can expect and their marketing plan. Remember that brokers\u2019 fees are subject to GST & PST.<\/p>

Capital gains tax<\/h3>

If your home is your primary residence, you will not have to pay any capital gains tax when you sell. If your property is an investment or second property such as a vacation home, you will have to pay some tax. If you are living on the property and renting out a portion of it, you will have to pay capital gains on the percentage of the home that is being rented out. Talk with your accountant.<\/p>

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