How to Sell Your Home Privately in Canada
Decided to sell without an agent? Start here.
Selling privately (FSBO, For Sale By Owner) can save you $15,000–$25,000 in agent commissions. Every province has different transfer taxes, disclosure requirements, and closing rules. Pick yours for a complete guide.
When to get professional help
Guidepost is not a law firm. If your situation matches this, consult a lawyer or notary (a Quebec notary in Quebec) before you act.
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Ontario
Land Transfer Tax (LTT)
Alberta
Land Title Transfer Fee (nominal)
British Columbia
Property Transfer Tax (PTT)
Manitoba
Land Transfer Tax
Saskatchewan
Land Title Transfer Fee (nominal)
Nova Scotia
Deed Transfer Tax
New Brunswick
Land Transfer Tax
Prince Edward Island
Real Property Transfer Tax
Newfoundland & Labrador
Registration Fee (nominal)
Quebec
Welcome Tax (Taxe de bienvenue)
What's in the Guidepost home sale package?
Agreement of Purchase and Sale
Province-specific offer template with conditions, inclusions, and deposit terms.
Seller's Disclosure Statement
Documents known defects, water history, environmental issues, and structural conditions.
Inclusions & Exclusions Schedule
Detailed checklist of every appliance, fixture, and item included or excluded from the sale.
Closing Checklist
Step-by-step guide from accepted offer to key handover: what to do and when.
Related guides
Last updated: June 2026 · Sources: Ontario.ca Land Transfer Tax, BC Ministry of Finance PTT, Revenu Québec Welcome Tax, provincial land title registries.