Most pages that answer this question quote province-wide averages, because Woodstock-specific numbers are hard to find. Below is the breakdown of province-wide averages applied to the actual local market: the Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg and Area Association of REALTORS® reported an average sale price of $611,357 in May 2026, with a single-family benchmark of about $600,500. We use a round $600,000 home for the worked example.
What a Woodstock seller actually pays
There are four costs a Woodstock seller should plan for, and one common cost that does not apply to sellers at all.
| Cost | Typical amount on a $600,000 home | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate commission | $21,000–$30,000 (3.5%–5%) + HST | Paid by the seller, split between the listing and buyer brokerages. Negotiable. |
| Real estate lawyer | $1,000–$2,500 + HST | Closing, mortgage discharge from title, fund disbursement. |
| HST on Services | $2,860–$3,900 | Applied to Services only, not the sale price. |
| Mortgage discharge / penalty | $200–$400, plus any prepayment penalty | NOTE* breaking a fixed term early can add a significant lender penalty. |
| Land transfer tax | $0 | Paid by the buyer in Ontario, not the seller. |
The worked example: a $600,000 Woodstock home
At a mid-range commission of ≈ 4%, the math looks like this:
- Commission: 4% of $600,000 = $24,000
- HST on commission: 13% of $24,000 = $3,120
- Real estate lawyer: about $1,500 + HST ≈ $1,700
- Mortgage discharge: about $300 (plus any prepayment penalty if you break a fixed term)
- Total: roughly $29,000 before any optional preparation costs
Lower your commission by ½ % and the total drops near $25,700. At ½ % more it climbs toward $32,500, which is exactly why it is worth understanding before you sign a listing agreement.
The cost most Woodstock sellers forget to ask about
The number on the table is the commission rate. The number that decides your sale is what that commission buys: the photography, the pricing strategy, the exposure, the negotiation and the skill of Real Estate Professional that determines your final sale price. A slightly lower rate on a home that sells for less, or sits longer, is not a saving.
Ask any agent you interview to show you, in writing, what their fee includes and how they have moved final sale prices in your neighbourhood. TeamBeckett walks every Woodstock seller through their specific numbers before listing, including a no-obligation estimate of net proceeds.
Optional costs that change the total
The four costs above are the unavoidable ones. These are optional and depend on your home:
- Staging and professional photography — often arranged by your agent, sometimes included.
- Cleaning, minor repairs, and decluttering — a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, usually the highest-return spend.
- Pre-listing inspection — optional in Ontario, occasionally worth it for older homes.
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