Sellers

Why List
With Lance?

Our number one position on the internet is a highly coveted advantage for those looking to list their home. Since 82% of buyers visit the internet first when looking for a property, it’s crucial to be front and center in their search. Not only are we listed number one, but I use strategic internet marketing plans to provide your property with more exposure. Your property will be advertised throughout the world on various websites and major search engines. It will also be highly visible to all Whistler Real Estate agents, on my website, and through The Whistler Real Estate Company online Portfolio. Simply put, you’ll be seen.

Match Made in Heaven

Whistler is constantly buzzing with potential buyers from all over the world. Many are prepared to purchase immediately, but for most the process is a lengthy one as they become familiar with our community and the complexities that are unique to our area. My goal is to match your property with qualified purchasers who are prepared to act now and who are willing to make the commitment to purchase.

Whether you are purchasing real estate in Whistler as a full time residence or for investment purposes it may be one of the largest investments you make in your lifetime and I do not take that lightly.

If you are looking for a reputable Whistler Real Estate Company and one of the top Whistler Real Estate Agents who can make your Whistler purchase an enjoyable experience, look no further!

Whether you are searching for luxury real estate in Whistler or one of our many Whistler condominiums I will be pleased to provide you with all of the information that you will require to make your decision the right one.

Additional Information

It is a condition for a non-resident who is selling real estate in Whistler to first obtain a Clearance Certificate from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA). The normal wait for a Clearance Certificate is approximately six to eight weeks. Prior to the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency issuing a Clearance Certificate they will want to collect any tax payable with respect to your property purchase and sale in Whistler. This will include any tax payable on the rental income from the property which has not already been remitted, as well as tax on the capital gain experienced on the property and if applicable, recapture of capital cost allowance.

In calculating the capital gain on the Whistler property the CCRA allows the following to be added to the purchase price to determine the adjusted cost base:

Property Transfer Tax – which was 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% on the balance of the purchase price up to $2 million, then 3% on the amount exceeding $2 million).
Legal fees and disbursements in conjunction with the purchase of furnishings and renovations included in the selling price. It is critical that you retain the receipts for all furnishings and that they be identified as having been acquired for the Whistler property, as well as any Customs documentation showing furnishings that were acquired in other jurisdictions which have been brought to the Whistler property.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
A portion of the interest on the mortgage payments ( only if the seller has properly elected to have the interest capitalized on their tax return).

CCRA does not allow any deductions from the selling price in determining the gain. The amount required to be remitted on the gain is 25% of the gain. By filing a Canadian tax return subsequent to the sale you can claim expenses such as commission and legal fees and some of the tax may be recovered as well.

All non-resident Sellers should contact their accountants or lawyers with respect to requesting a Clearance Certificate as soon as an accepted offer has been received with respect to the property. Should the completion date be prior to the issuance of the Clearance Certificate a holdback of between 25% and 50% of the sale price will be required by the Purchasers lawyer, until the Clearance Certificate is issued.

Seller Guide eBook

Listing your Whistler or Pemberton home for sale can be an overwhelming process, which is why I have prepared two guides specifically for resident and non-resident sellers. My goal is to help inform you about the sale of your property so that you feel confident as we work through the listing, marketing, and eventual sale of your property.