If you're selling in Coquitlam to buy up in Coquitlam, the sell is one half of the deal — not the whole deal.

Total commission in Coquitlam commonly ranges 3.5–5% of sale price, split between listing and buyer's agent and subject to GST. On a $1.5M sale that's roughly $52,500–$75,000 + GST. The percentage is negotiable; what you're buying is marketing, negotiation and protocol, not just MLS entry.

The 2026 average DOM is 28–42 days depending on tier and season. Well-prepared, correctly-priced detached homes in strong catchments often sell inside 21 days; overpriced or poorly-prepped listings sit 60+ days before a price reduction. The first 14 days determine 80% of outcome.

Almost never a full renovation — the ROI rarely clears 100%. Surgical prep (paint, floors, lighting, declutter, staging) typically returns 200–400%. A $15,000 prep budget on a $1.5M home often adds $40,000–$75,000 to final price. Never over-invest in a home you're selling.

Late February through early May is the peak window — buyer activity, competition and prices all trend highest. Late August through mid-October is the strong second window. December and mid-summer are traditionally slower but can work well for distinctive homes where the smaller buyer pool is offset by less competing inventory.

In 2026 Coquitlam, no — priced-high listings sit, age, and end up selling below what a correctly-priced listing would have. Well-priced homes attract multiple buyers; multiple-buyer dynamics push prices up. Overpriced homes attract one cautious buyer who negotiates down. The playbook depends on tier and inventory.

Declutter first (rent a storage unit if needed), then deep-clean, then paint anything dated, then stage selectively. Professional photography and a floor plan are non-negotiable. Premium listings in 2026 also include video and drone. Buyers make a first decision online before they even schedule a showing.

Material latent defects must be disclosed in writing — issues that can't be seen on inspection (leaks, past grow-op, structural issues, stigmatized events). The Property Disclosure Statement (PDS) is optional but almost always signed; lying on the PDS is actionable post-closing. Your realtor will walk through this.

Not if it was your primary residence for every year you owned it — the Principal Residence Exemption shelters the full gain. If part of the home was rented out, or you're selling a secondary property, partial or full capital gains tax applies. Always verify with an accountant before closing.

Legally yes; practically, FSBO sellers in Coquitlam net 8–12% less on average than agented sellers even after saving the commission. You lose MLS exposure, buyer-agent access, negotiation leverage and liability cover on the PDS. For lower-tier or niche properties it can work; for $1M+ detached it rarely does.

Anchor-high lists 3–5% above comps, targets the top of market, and waits; meet-market lists at the comp median, targets the 30-day window; set-the-floor lists 2–4% below comps, targets multiple offers. The right posture depends on inventory, tier, urgency, and whether the comps support upside.

For homes under $1.5M, light staging (rented furniture in 2–3 rooms) usually pays for itself. For luxury homes above $2M, full professional staging is expected and typically returns 5–10× its cost. Empty homes consistently appraise lower in buyer psychology; showing a lived-in-beautifully home beats showing a pristine empty one.

After 30 days without an offer, revisit pricing first, marketing second, prep third. A 3% reduction often restarts buyer interest faster than any other lever. If the home has been on market 60+ days at the same price, take a 2-week break, relist fresh, and adjust. Never chase the market down with 1% cuts.