Real Estate, Simplified.

Buy smarter.
Get thousands back.

Full buyer representation from FlatKey — we help you find the right home, handle showings, research, offers, negotiation, and due diligence, start to finish. Then we give you back a 33% share of the commission we actually receive — which could be about $4,100 on a $900K purchase, or $7,500 on a $1.8M home.*

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*For eligible buyers, the rebate is 33% of the gross pre-GST co-operating commission FlatKey actually receives and clears, so the amount varies. Paid after completion under written terms.

💰 33% Co-op Commission Rebate

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Property price

$1,100,000

Estimated rebate after completion* +$4,858

Estimated commission rebate after completion through FlatKey.

*Illustrative estimate, assuming an illustrative co-operating commission of 3.22% on the first $100,000 and 1.15% on the balance. An eligible rebate is 33% of the gross pre-GST co-operating commission FlatKey actually receives and clears. Paid after completion under written terms.

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How It Works

Full buyer representation from FlatKey.

We help you find the right home, handle showings, research, offers, negotiation, and due diligence, start to finish.

Find the Right Home

We help you find the right home, arrange private showings, and research properties with you.

Review the Written Rebate Terms

Before we represent you, you receive the agency disclosure and FlatKey's written rebate terms. A buyer agency agreement is not required to qualify. You pay no upfront fee — FlatKey is paid from the cooperative commission on your completed purchase.

Plan & Negotiate Your Offer

We prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA), review recent comparable sales, and advise on price, terms, and negotiating strategy. Your Managing Broker reviews relevant property and strata documents where applicable, drafts your offer, and negotiates on your behalf to protect your interests. No upfront fees.

Close & Get Paid

We handle counter-offers, negotiate terms, coordinate inspections, financing, and closing. After completion and after FlatKey actually receives the co-operating commission, your 33% rebate is paid to you under the written terms.

The Commission Rebate

Receive money back
after your purchase completes.

A seller may authorize remuneration for a buyer's brokerage. When FlatKey actually receives and clears a co-operating commission on an eligible completed purchase, our written terms provide a one-third rebate to the buyer.

Seller lists with any agent

The seller may authorize a co-operating commission payable to the buyer's brokerage. There is no standard rate; all remuneration is negotiable and varies by listing.

You buy through FlatKey

We are your licensed buyer's brokerage. If the seller has authorized a co-operating commission, FlatKey may receive it from the seller's brokerage after completion.

We keep 67%. You keep 33%.

Under the written terms, an eligible buyer receives 33% of the gross pre-GST co-operating commission FlatKey actually receives and clears after completion.

You come out ahead

After completion, FlatKey pays the rebate by cheque or EFT once the co-operating commission has actually been received and cleared, under the written terms provided to you.

Example: Buying a $1.1M Condo

Illustrative co-operating commission $14,720

Your 33% rebate +$4,858

You receive after completion +$4,858

Illustrative example only, assuming an illustrative co-operating commission of 3.22% on the first $100,000 and 1.15% on the balance. There is no standard co-operating commission; remuneration is negotiable and varies by listing. An eligible rebate is 33% of the gross pre-GST co-operating commission FlatKey actually receives and clears, paid after completion under written terms. No upfront or flat buyer-service fee applies under those terms.

Common Questions

Straight answers.

Will you show me properties in person?+

Yes. We arrange private showings and help you assess properties in person. We prepare a comparative market analysis to inform your offer strategy and handle the due diligence, offer, and negotiation with you.

How does the 33% commission rebate work?+

A seller may authorize a co-operating commission for the buyer's brokerage. If FlatKey actually receives and clears that commission on your eligible completed purchase, FlatKey rebates 33% (one third) of the gross pre-GST amount under written terms. On a $1.5M home, the illustrative estimate is approximately $6,400; the actual amount varies. No upfront or flat buyer-service fee applies under those terms.
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What if I don't end up buying?+

Browsing is free. A buyer agency agreement is not required to qualify for the rebate. Before FlatKey represents you, we provide the agency disclosure and the written rebate terms. If you later choose a written buyer agency agreement, its duration and cancellation terms apply. If you do not complete a purchase through FlatKey, no rebate is earned or paid.

Who actually reviews my offer?+

Every offer is personally handled by your managing broker. Tom — licensed with FlatKey Realty Ltd. and experienced across Greater Vancouver, Sea to Sky, and the Okanagan — drafts the offer and reviews its clauses, figures, and dates with you before submission.

How is this different from other flat-fee brokerages?+

Under FlatKey's standard written terms, there is no upfront or flat buyer-service fee. An eligible buyer receives 33% of the gross pre-GST co-operating commission FlatKey actually receives and clears after completion. The amount varies, and eligibility and payment are governed by the written terms and any signed service agreement.
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