Selling a Lodge or Resort in Canada

Sell a Lodge Or Resort

on Your Terms

Three clear pathways — from a targeted listing in front of tens of thousand of interested lodge & resort buyers, to a full AACI-backed FSBO Advisory Package, to a commission-based agent referral. Choose what fits your situation.

How We Help Sellers

Three Ways to Work with Frontier Hospitality

Select the level of service that matches your situation. All three options put your property in front of Canada’s most targeted audience of lodge and resort buyers.

Tier One

For Sale Listing Advertisement

For owners and agents who want targeted, professional marketplace exposure without full advisory support.

$349

One-time fee · Taxes included · No commission · No time limit

Listed in the Frontier Hospitality lodge & resort marketplace
Featured in the monthly newsletter — sent to 3,200+ active subscribers
All listing images SEO-optimized for search visibility
Unlimited price changes and content updates, no additional fee
Listing remains active until your property sells
Open to FSBO sellers and licensed agents/realtors representing owners

Optional Add-on: Professional listing copywriting prepared by us — an additional $100. We draft the listing text for you based on the property details you provide.

Tier Two

Full FSBO Advisory Package

A flat-fee, AACI-backed service package that gives independent sellers everything they need to sell professionally — without paying full agent commission.

Flat Fee

Contact for pricing · No commission · Scope of service agreement included

Site visit for appraisal purposes & professional-grade property photography
AACI certified appraisal report providing market value estimate grounded in market data
Professionally prepared information package for interested buyers
Professional For Sale listing preparation including copywriting prepared by us
For sale listing advertised on FrontierHospitality.ca + newsletter feature
Direct email advisory access — submit one substantive question per week throughout your sale process; Bryce responds within three business days

This is a flat-fee advisory service. A written scope-of-service agreement is provided to define the engagement clearly before any work begins.

Tier Three

Agent-Assisted Sale

Connect with a vetted, commission-based real estate agent who specializes in hospitality properties and will manage the full process on your behalf.

Commission

Standard agent commission · Agent negotiates directly with seller

Referral to a hospitality-specialized agent in your province or territory
Agent manages listing, marketing, showings, and negotiations
Offer review and contract guidance throughout
Access to the agent's buyer network in addition to FrontierHospitality.ca exposure
Full transaction management from listing to close

Agents in our referral directory are licensed professionals who have demonstrated experience in lodge, resort, and hospitality property transactions. They are not licensed under Frontier Hospitality Advisor.

Tier Two — What's Included

The FSBO Advisory Package, in Detail

Most lodge and resort sellers who attempt to sell independently run into the same problems: no defensible asking price, no professional buyer-facing materials, and no one to turn to when questions arise mid-process. This package is designed to solve all three.

Site Visit & Professional Grade Photography

I travel to your property to complete the appraisal inspection and take professional-grade photography of the buildings, cabins, docks, landscape, and key features. Buyer-quality images are essential — they are frequently the difference between serious inquiry and a scroll past.

AACI-Certified Commercial Appraisal Report

A full market value / going-concern appraisal completed under CUSPAP standards. This is the same report used by lenders, courts, and CRA. It applies the income approach (NOI, cap rate, Gross Income multiples), the sales comparison approach, and the cost approach where applicable — producing a credible, defensible value conclusion. This report helps set your asking price on solid ground and signals to buyers that you have done your homework.

Buyer Information Package Preparation

A professionally structured information package covering the property's operating history, tenure and licensing position, infrastructure summary, financials overview, and key value factors. This is the document you provide to qualified, interested buyers — it protects your time and positions the property credibly from the first conversation.

Marketplace Listing, Professional Copywriting + Newsletter Feature

Using the photography taken during our site visit, we prepare a professionally copywritten for sale listing on your behalf — covering the property's key features, operational strengths, tenure position, and access. Your listing is then published on FrontierHospitality.ca, SEO-optimized for search visibility, and featured in the monthly newsletter to 3,200+ active buyers. It remains live until your property sells.

Direct Email Advisory Access

Throughout your sale process, you can submit one substantive written question per week by email — legal, financial, operational, or procedural. I respond within three business days. Selling a lodge independently raises questions that are hard to answer with a Google search; this is where you get support from someone who has the answers or has access to a network of people who likely have the answers.

Request Package Details & Pricing

The Tier Two flat-fee is quoted based on your property’s location, size, and complexity. Contact me directly to discuss your situation and receive a written quote within 48 hours.

Flat Fee — No Commission

Contact for Quote

Priced to save tens of thousands vs. full-commission alternatives · Written scope of service agreement provided

This package is available to for-sale-by-owner sellers in BC, SK, MB, NW Ontario, NWT, Nunavut, and Yukon — the same regions where I hold active appraisal coverage.

Site visit included (travel expenses may apply for remote locations)
CUSPAP-compliant AACI appraisal
Written scope of service agreement before work begins
Flat fee — not contingent on sale price
Advisory service, not a trading service

This is an advisory service provided by Bryce Witherspoon, AACI, P. App. It does not constitute trading services. A written scope-of-service agreement will be provided prior to engagement.

The Selling Process

What to Expect When Selling a Lodge or Resort

Whether you use Tier One, Two, or Three, understanding the full arc of a lodge transaction helps you prepare. These are the stages every sale moves through.

Valuation & Pricing

Establish a defensible asking price. Income approach, market comparables, and asset review. Avoid underpricing or sitting unsold through overpricing.

Preparation & Materials

Gather financials, confirm tenure position, organize permits and licences, and prepare a buyer information package before the first showing.

Marketing & Exposure

List on FrontierHospitality.ca, feature in the newsletter, and target the specialized audience of lodge and resort buyers across Canada.

Buyer Vetting & Showings

Pre-qualify interested parties before disclosing financials. Remote showings first, then in-person visits for serious, vetted buyers.

Negotiation & Close

Review and negotiate offers. Address tenure transfer, licence assignments, and due diligence conditions. Engage a lawyer experienced in rural commercial transactions.

Selling a fishing lodge, hunting camp, or wilderness resort is not like selling a residential property or a generic commercial building. The buyer pool is small and specialized. Financing is complex. Tenure arrangements, outfitter certificates, operating permits, and guiding territories all affect transferability and value. Mispricing by even a modest percentage can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars — or leave you sitting on the market for years.

I built Frontier Hospitality Advisor specifically for this transaction type. Whether you want to list independently, need professional appraisal-backed support to sell yourself, or prefer to hand the process to a vetted agent, I offer a structured path for each scenario — all anchored by real expertise in Canadian hospitality real estate.

— Bryce Witherspoon, BA, AACI, P. App | AIC Member #908111

3,200+

Newsletter Subscribers — Active Lodge & Resort Buyers

10+

Years Specializing in Canadian Hospitality Real Estate

10,000+

Monthly Page Views

Seller Education

Articles for Lodge & Resort Sellers

Selling a wilderness property requires preparation that goes well beyond a listing. These articles cover the material issues I see sellers navigate in every transaction.