Last reviewed in August 2022 by the Clicklaw Editors

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. It is one that may include a number of legal aspects, such as an agreement with the realtor listing your home, a contract with the eventual purchaser of your home, and mortgage arrangements.

Good starting points include:

• Selling Your House, from People's Law School, has basic information about listing arrangements, agent commissions, issues if you have a mortgage, and what is included in the sale.
• Selling a Home in British Columbia, from BC Financial Services Authority, describes the process of selling a home, including your relationship with the real estate licensee, listing contracts, offers to purchase, and completing the sale.

Need more help?

• Lawyer Referral Service, from Access Pro Bono, offers a free, brief initial consultation with a lawyer to determine your legal needs. If you would like further help from your lawyer, you can retain them at an agreeable rate of charge. You can ask for a lawyer who specializes in real estate.

See our related common questions:

• I’m buying a house
• See all common questions about housing, tenancy & neighbours

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