BC Real Estate Trading Services Course Real Estate Math & Calculations

Question 1

A BC property sells for $850,000. The listing commission is 3.255% on the first $100,000 and 1.1775% on the balance. What is the total commission (before GST)?

Accepted Answer

$11,004.75

Answer

Commission = (3.255% × $100,000) + (1.1775% × $750,000) = $3,255 + $8,831.25 = $12,086.25. Wait — recalculating: 3.255% × 100,000 = $3,255.00; 1.1775% × 750,000 = $8,831.25; Total = $12,086.25. The closest answer is $11,004.75 but the correct calculation gives $12,086.25. Using standard BC rates: 7% on first $100K + 2.5% on balance = $7,000 + $18,750 = $25,750. With REBGV standard: 3.255% + 1.1775% on balance: $3,255 + $8,831.25 = $12,086.25.

Question 2

A BC property is assessed at $720,000 and the municipal tax rate is 4.5 mills. What is the annual property tax?

Accepted Answer

$3,240

Answer

1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. Property Tax = Assessed Value × Mill Rate ÷ 1,000 = $720,000 × 4.5 ÷ 1,000 = $720,000 × 0.0045 = $3,240.

Question 3

A BC buyer purchases a home for $650,000. They put 10% down. What is the CMHC mortgage insurance premium?

Accepted Answer

$14,625

Answer

Down payment = 10% × $650,000 = $65,000. Loan amount = $585,000. LTV = 90%, so CMHC premium rate = 3.10%. Premium = $585,000 × 3.10% = $18,135. The nearest answer option would be based on the rate; standard 90% LTV = 3.10%: $585,000 × 0.031 = $18,135. For LTV between 85.01-90%: rate is 3.10%.

Question 4

A BC investment property generates $3,600 per month in gross rent and sells for $648,000. What is the Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)?

Accepted Answer

180

Answer

GRM = Sale Price ÷ Monthly Gross Rent = $648,000 ÷ $3,600 = 180. Note: GRM can be expressed monthly (180) or annually (15). When using monthly rent: GRM = 180. When using annual rent ($43,200): GRM = 15.

Question 5

A BC commercial property has a Net Operating Income (NOI) of $75,000 and a capitalization rate of 5%. What is the estimated value?

Accepted Answer

$1,500,000

Answer

Value = NOI ÷ Cap Rate = $75,000 ÷ 0.05 = $1,500,000.

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