Does selling your home yourself, without a real estate agent or commission, actually work? This question comes up as soon as you start thinking about putting your property on the market.
From a financial standpoint, the answer is clear: avoiding the agent’s commission represents an average savings of nearly $30,0001. But beyond the financial side, selling without a broker can raise some concerns: is it really doable, and what happens if things don’t go as planned?
Good news: "selling yourself with DuProprio" doesn’t mean "selling alone"! You stay in control of your sale while benefiting from the support of an entire team of real estate professionals.
In this article, we address the most common concerns about selling without a real estate agent and explain how our new flexible option, offered in collaboration with real estate agency Confia works. This option allows homeowners to work with a real estate agent referred by Confia if they decide they need extra help during the sales process.
In brief
- Selling your home yourself without a real estate agent or commission is a model that has proven itself since 1997.
- About 9 out of 10 transactions completed through DuProprio are done without the help of a broker2, and one third of these sales close in 30 days or less3.
- The Gold package with DuProprio gives you access to a team of real estate professionals (coaches, appraisers, notaries, advisors, etc.). You benefit from real support for selling your home, with no commission to pay.
- If your property hasn’t sold 45 days after your listing goes live, you can work with a broker through real estate agency Confia4. The final choice is yours, and your Gold package with DuProprio will be fully refunded if the sale closes with that broker5.
- Whatever option you choose, you’ll always have the support you need to maximize your chances of selling!
Selling without a broker: a proven model
Selling your home yourself might feel like a leap into the unknown, yet nearly 90%2 of DuProprio clients successfully sell without a broker or commission.
Here are our answers to the most common concerns.
"I’m afraid of making mistakes filling out the legal documents": we provide access to a notary to answer your legal questions about the sale of your property or the documents included with DuProprio, such as the seller’s declaration, or the clauses in the purchase offer.
"I don’t know how to price my home": an appraiser analyzes comparable sales in your area and determines a price range based on current market conditions.
"I don’t have the knowledge to negotiate": you have access to a real estate coach who will guide you through the entire marketing, showing, and negotiation process.
"I don’t have time to sell my home by myself": preparing your home for sale, gathering your documents, and welcoming potential buyers are all essential steps. But whether you sell with or without an agent, you’ll always have solid support! An advisor is available 7 days a week to point you to the right resources.
Selling without a broker, but never alone! A Gold package for one of the biggest transactions of your life
The Gold package with DuProprio lets you sell your property at your own pace, with professional support at every key step:
preparing your listing and showcasing your property
managing the logistics of showings (marketing strategy, availability management, open house planning, etc.)
negotiating offers
preparing and finalizing the transaction (reviewing the purchase offer, conditions, and legal documents, answering your pre-sale questions, etc.).
In addition to a full team of professionals, the Gold package with DuProprio also gives you access to several marketing tools to boost your listing’s visibility:
a 3D virtual tour
email alerts sent to buyers whose criteria match your property
a "Featured Listings" section.
Does selling your home without an agent take longer?
You may have heard that selling your home yourself takes longer than with a real estate agent. In reality, this is a myth: how quickly a property sells depends mainly on the asking price, the location, the market conditions, and the quality of your listing.
It’s also worth noting that one third of broker-free sales through DuProprio close in 30 days or less3.
Will your property get enough visibility?
With more than 3 million unique monthly visits6, the DuProprio website is one of the most visited real estate platforms in Quebec.
But beyond the number of visits, what really matters is the number of people who are genuinely interested in a property like yours and who are ready to take action. That’s exactly the type of audience the DuProprio site attracts: not just curious people, but those who are ready to buy! All that’s left is to capture their attention, and that’s where a great listing with strong photos can make all the difference.
What is the real estate agent commission in Quebec?
Commission rates vary since they are freely negotiated between the broker and the seller, with no legally set rate. In general, it sits around 5% of the home’s sale price, plus applicable taxes (GST and QST). In other words, there are real savings to be made by choosing to sell your home yourself, without a broker!
Let’s compare using a property sold for $520,000 on the market.
Sale with commission (5% rate) | Sale without commission (Gold package with DuProprio) |
|---|---|
- The 5% commission on the $520,000 sale price equals $26,000. - GST (5%) and QST (9.975%) add $3,894 to that total. - The total amount you pay will be $29,894. | - The Gold package with DuProprio costs7, with no commission to pay. - GST (5%) and QST (9.975%) add $299.49 to that total. - The total amount you pay will be $2,299.44. |
Result: for a home sold at $520,000, you save more than $27,500 by eliminating the commission!
The Flex Confia option lets you change your mind, too!
Is your home taking longer to sell than expected? Are the offers coming in below expectations? Are showings piling up without any of them leading to a purchase offer? Do you no longer feel like managing the sale? Whatever your reasons, you can always change your mind! Selling with a real estate broker is still possible even after you’ve started on your own, and your first weeks of effort won’t go to waste.
In practice, you can be connected with a broker through real estate agency Confia, and if the sale closes with that broker, your Gold package with DuProprio will be fully refunded.
This way, you get the best of both worlds: selling without commission, while benefiting from the support of a team of professionals at every step, or getting a broker’s help to close the sale while paying the commission.
How it works
- If your property still hasn’t sold 45 days after your listing goes live, DuProprio gives you the option to connect with a real estate agent through Confia.
- Real estate agency Confia connects you with one of its partner brokers, based on your area or the specifics of your project.
- The final choice is yours: continue selling without a broker or commission (but always with DuProprio support), or choose to sell with one of the brokers referred to you by Confia.
- If you close the sale of the property with the real estate broker referred by Confia, you’ll pay the commission, and your Gold package with DuProprio will be fully refunded after the deed of sale is signed, according to applicable terms.
Why the 45-day waiting period before you can work with a Confia partner broker?
This waiting period gives you a real chance to close the sale on your own, which is what happens in most cases: nearly 90% of DuProprio clients close their sale without a real estate agent3.
The countdown starts when your listing goes live, not when you purchase the Gold package with DuProprio, and nothing changes if you choose not to use this option.
Everything you need to sell without the stress
With DuProprio, you’ve never had better support for selling your home. You get the backing of a professional team at every step and can change your mind along the way, with no strings attached.
In other words, the real risk is not trying it!
Frequently asked questions about DuProprio’s Flex Confia option
What is DuProprio’s Flex Confia option?
This offer lets you start your selling process independently, without a commission, with DuProprio’s team by your side, while keeping the option to sell with a Confia real estate agency broker if your situation changes or if you change your mind.
If you sell with the agent referred to you by Confia, your Gold package with DuProprio will be fully refunded according to applicable terms, and you’ll cover the commission.
You start by selling your home without a broker or commission, with real estate professionals supporting you at every step. And if you still haven’t sold 45 days after your listing goes live, you can be referred to real estate agency Confia to find a broker who can help you close the sale.
What services do I get if I choose to sell my home using DuProprio’s Gold package?
The Gold package with DuProprio gives you access to a full team of professionals who support you at every important stage of the sale:
a local representative to showcase your property
an appraiser to set the right price based on comparable sales in your area
a real estate coach for marketing and negotiation
an advisor available 7 days a week to answer your questions, point you to the right resources, or help you use your selling dashboard
a notary for legal questions related to the sale of your property.
You also have access to tools such as professional photos, a 3D virtual tour, and email alerts sent to interested buyers.
Which DuProprio packages include this offer?
Only the Gold package with DuProprio includes this offer. It is the only package whose cost can be refunded if you close the sale with a broker referred by Confia.
How long do I have to wait before I can change my mind?
You must wait 45 days after your listing goes live before requesting to be connected with a real estate broker recommended by Confia. This waiting period starts from when your listing goes live, not from when you purchase your Gold package with DuProprio.
What is the average real estate agent commission in Quebec?
There is no legally set rate: each broker negotiates their commission directly with the home seller.
Currently, the commission sits at around 5% of the home’s sale price, plus applicable taxes (GST and QST)8.
Can I choose my own broker?
Absolutely! The final choice is always yours.
Depending on your project, Confia connects you with real estate brokers from various agencies who are active in your area.
You can also work with a non-Confia agent; however, in that case, your Gold package with DuProprio will not be refunded.
1. Based on an average commission of 5%, including applicable taxes. As of March 31, 2026. Does not include the cost of the DuProprio package.
2. Based on properties sold between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026.
3. Based on properties listed between January 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, and their status after 30 days.
4. DuProprio is a separate entity from real estate agency Confia. The Flex option offered by Confia as part of the Gold package with DuProprio allows the homeowner to be supported by a real estate agent recommended by Confia, subject to applicable conditions.
5. The refund applies to the Gold package with DuProprio only. Click here to read the full terms and conditions of the offer.
6. According to Google Analytics, average number of monthly visits to the DuProprio website and mobile app, from January 1 to June 30, 2026.
7. Price of the Gold package with DuProprio and applicable tax rates (GST at 5% and QST at 9.975%) as of October 19, 2026. These amounts and rates are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. The applicable taxes and price in effect at the time of purchase will prevail.
8. As of October 19, 2026.
