Mobile home resale broker

Home owners selling up, plus retirees, first-time buyers and seasonal residents looking for an affordable home.

A commission or flat fee per sale, paid by the seller. Some brokers add a fee for arranging delivery or setup with local movers.

• Sales and negotiation
• Building relationships with park managers
• Clear paperwork and follow-up

• Licensing: rules differ by province, so check whether you need a real estate, dealer or other licence
• Title and ownership checks, including liens or loans registered against a home
• Park rules on resales, age limits and who may move in
• Commercial general liability and errors and omissions insurance
• Income is lumpy, with slower sales through winter in many areas

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your marketing, insurance and vehicle needs. You don't carry your own stock, but these are estimates, so price your own setup before starting.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many homes you sell and the commission you agree. Income is lumpy, with slower sales through winter in many areas.

Rules differ by province, so check whether you need a real estate, dealer or other licence. Also check title and ownership details, including liens or loans registered against a home, park rules on resales, and insurance such as errors and omissions.