Selling without being on site is entirely feasible, provided you organize the logistics early. Before launching the listing, measure the real value with a free estimate based on real sales in your area, then set up the tools that make a remote sale possible.
✈️ Selling without being on site
Whether you live elsewhere in Canada or abroad, selling your Quebec property remotely is possible. The broker handles showings and marketing on site, and signing can be done by power of attorney or through electronic means framed by the notary. The key is to anticipate every step.
📝 Power of attorney and mandate
A power of attorney lets you designate a trusted person to sign on your behalf. It is valuable when you cannot travel. The notary prepares the document and verifies its validity. Allow time: setting it up, especially from abroad, can involve several steps.
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Many documents (promise to purchase, brokerage mandate) are already signed electronically. For the notarial deed of sale, the notary frames the process and will tell you the options depending on where you live. Confirm the procedure with them from the start to avoid a roadblock at signing.
💰 Non-residents: the tax side
The sale of real estate by a non-resident of Canada generally triggers a withholding and clearance-certificate process with the federal and Quebec tax authorities. Part of the sale proceeds may be held back until the certificate is issued. This is the step not to underestimate: consult a notary or tax advisor early in the process.
🎯 Showings and inspection remotely
1. Entrust showings, photos and virtual tours to the broker
2. Prepare the power of attorney with the notary in advance
3. Settle the tax question early if you are a non-resident
4. Coordinate access for the pre-purchase inspection
5. Gather all the property documents up front
Note: non-resident tax rules and signing arrangements vary by situation and place of residence. Always validate with a notary or tax advisor before selling.
Sell remotely, while staying in control
A broker runs the on-site marketing, coordinates the notary and inspection, and keeps you informed at every step. Free estimate as a bonus.
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