Get started right now! Your rhinoagent will prepare a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) of your home to similar properties that have recently sold and to those that are currently for sale. Our professional interpretation of this data will allow you to choose the correct price for your home based on the current market conditions.

After selling your current home, a qualified rhinoagent will help you search high and low to find your next home, any MLS® listing. And then, we'll pay you 25% of the commission we earn on that purchase. Our CashBack Reward Program puts cash in your pocket on possession day, when you need it most!

Residential real estate is what we do! Houses, townhouses, condos and acreages, we do them all. We've been around a long time and have sold everything from starter condos to multimillion dollar acreage estates. Our discount fees are also special.

Old-style traditional real estate agents want you to believe in the "pay more, get more" theory of real estate. They would have you believe that by paying them more commission, they will somehow magically get more for your home. Do we really have to tell you this isn't true?

Let us refer you to a qualified Realtor® in the city or town you're moving to, and we will ensure you receive the best quality of service available. And guess what, we'll also pay you 25% of the referral fee we receive from that agent. Not a bad deal.

Cut your buyer's agent fee in half! That's right, regardless of which MLS® Service Plan you choose, if a rhinoagent shows your home and writes a successful offer, we only take half of the buyer's agent commission you're offering. Combine that with our incredible listing fees and you've just saved yourself a lot of money. Now that's a bonus!

It's better to sell in the spring. There is absolutely no correlation between what time of the year you sell and how much you'll get for your property. Winter, spring, summer or fall, who knows? Just like the stock market, the real estate market is unpredictable. Time your sale based on your personal circumstances and you've just picked the best time to sell.

Who is rhinorealty?
We are a full service MLS® residential real estate brokerage that has been offering discount fees to Calgary area residents since 1999. Our new operating name, rhinorealty, and distinctive logo where introduced in 2008 to better reach our marketplace and build stronger brand awareness.

How do you differ from a traditional real estate brokerage?
There are two main differences, flexibility of services and commission rates. Our range of service encompasses everything from helping the for-sale-by-owner to complete full service agency. And, in all cases, our flat fee commissions offer significant savings to home owners. We believe strongly in consumer choice and a competitive marketplace, real estate services and rates should not be an exception.

Can a traditional agent sell my house better or faster?
Unfortunately, when homeowners interview Realtors®, they erroneously focus on "how" the Realtor® will sell their home. What these sellers fail to recognize is that all Realtors®, from all real estate companies, have the same marketing plan. it's called the MLS®. The MLS® is what you pay for. Forget about the magic marketing plan, it doesn't exist.

How much are traditional real estate fees?
Although rates can vary, a common commission in Calgary and the surrounding area is 7% on the first $100,000 plus 3% on the balance of the sale price of your home, plus gst. Each agent, the listing agent and the buyer's agent, normally takes half of that amount, 3.5% on the first $100,000 plus 1.5% on the balance.

How much does rhinorealty charge?
Our real estate fees depend on which of our Service Plans you choose. See our Seller's section for complete details on each of our Service Plans and their associated costs.

Do you charge any upfront fees?
Not for our Full Service Plan, you pay only on closing. However, our By Owner Plan is pay in advance and our Seller Option Plan is a combination of pay in advance and/or pay on closing.

How can you charge less?
We believe that our fees represent fair compensation for the amount of work we do. The real question is why do old-style traditional Realtors® charge so much?

Are your listings on the MLS®?
Absolutely, your home will be available on the Realtor® only MLS® to all registered Realtors® of the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). We are licensed Realtors® no different in this respect to all the other real estate companies out there.

Are your listings on MLS.ca and REALTOR.ca?
Yes, regardless of which Service Plan you hire us for, your home will appear on these often visited public websites and be available for home buyer's to view and consider.

Does your flat fee include the buyer's agent commission?
No, the fees you see listed in our Seller's section are for the listing side of the commission only.

How much do I have to pay a cooperating buyer's agent?
We let you decide. As mentioned above, a "normal" buyer's agent commission in Calgary is 3.5% on the first $100,000 and 1.5% on the balance of sale price. However, with each of our Service Plans, you decide how much to offer the cooperating buyer's agent.

Will buyer's agents show my house for less than what is "normal"?
The amount of cooperation you receive from Realtors® will depend, in part, on the amount of buyer's agent commission you offer. Also, remember that many Realtors® may be left with no other option than to show your home. Their client may be insisting on seeing the property, and rather than losing the client and earning nothing, they will show your home.

Have you ever sold a home with less than the "normal" buyer's agent commission?
Yes, lots and lots of them. We do it all the time. The point here is that you will not save on the buyer's agent side of the commission unless you test the waters so to speak. Most traditional Realtors® will not allow you to reduce the buyer's agent commission thereby eliminating your opportunity to save.

What happens if a Realtor® from rhinorealty ends up finding the buyer for my home?
Big bonus for you! This does happen on occasion, and when it does, you save even more! When we represent the buyer for your home, we only take half of what you are offering to all other buyer's agents. This alone could save you thousands of dollars on fees!

Why doesn't everyone sell with a discount real estate company?
Good question, they should. There is not one single iota of any possible reason to pay 7% on the first $100,000 plus 3% on the balance of sale price to sell your house. Really, there isn't.

Are there any other costs I need to consider?
Not from us, however, depending on the property you're selling, you may be responsible for a real property report (RPR), condominium documents and/or municipal permits. Additionally, you will have legal fees and any applicable mortgage payout penalties.

Your program looks great for home sellers, but what if I'm buying?
Recently, changes to the Real Estate Act now allow licensed REALTORS® to pay cash incentives to non-licensed individuals. As such rhinorealty has led the way in offering cashback incentives to home buyers. We were the first real estate brokerage in Calgary to offer a brokerage wide CashBack Reward Program for our buying clients. To date, not a single traditional brokerage in Calgary offers such a program.