Practical guides, explainers, and insights for buyers and sellers across Canada, with a focus on Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area.
Finder's fees for referring real estate business are legal in Canada only within strict provincial rules. See who can pay whom, where, and the limits.
The MLS® is Canada's cooperative listing system, run by real estate boards and powering sites like REALTOR.ca. How it works and why listings live there.
Compare discount and full-service REALTOR® models in Canada by looking at the written service scope, total compensation, buyer-side terms, and contract details.
Agents don't pocket the full commission: it's split between brokerages, then with their brokerage, before taxes and expenses. Here's the real math.
Commission in Canada is negotiable, not fixed. Learn what typical rates cover, how they're split between agents, and what "fair" looks like for your sale.
Toronto commissions are commonly quoted around 5% split between brokerages, but nothing is fixed. See how rates, taxes and negotiation work in the GTA.
Sunderland and McFall challenge rules around buyer-brokerage compensation on MLS® Systems. Here is what the plaintiffs allege, what defendants dispute and what could change.
Franchise royalties, brokerage splits, desk fees and operating costs can shape brokerage economics, but they are not automatically direct charges to a client. Here is what buyers and sellers should compare before agreeing to compensation.
A 1% ad, a 5% quote and a tiered formula are not comparable until you know what each includes. How to calculate the true total brokerage cost, tax included.
Every REALTOR® is a licensed agent, but not every agent is a REALTOR®. Here's what the trademark means, who enforces it, and why the difference matters.