This practical guide demystifies the process. We’ll explain the legal and financial steps, clarify who does what, and provide clear checklists so you can navigate your closing with confidence. While the article is detailed, it's organized with quick-jump links to the sections that matter most to you. /* widget: Gradient Underline Text Effect */ #uc_gradient_underline_text_effect_elementor_ddecfdf3 {...
Important: Full-Service Flat Fee vs Flat-Fee MLS® Entry (“Mere Posting”)In Canadian real estate, the marketing label “flat-fee real estate” can describe two very different things:A full-service flat fee model, where you hire an agent or brokerage to handle pricing, marketing, negotiation, and paperwork for a fixed amount instead of a percentage; andA flat-fee MLS® entry / “mere posting” or...
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MPORTANT DISCLOSURE: This content is published by PropertyMesh.ca for educational purposes only. It is not legal, financial, tax, or mortgage advice. PropertyMesh.ca is NOT a brokerage or lender. Our real estate content is supervised by licensed broker Faiza Ahmed (RECO #4791581) through International Realty Firm, Inc. Always consult a licensed mortgage professional for personalized loan advice. What is...
TL;DRIn Canada, the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) isn’t one website.It’s a co-operative network of regional databases run by local real estate boards/associations.REALTORS® use these systems to share listings, set up cooperation with other brokerages, and negotiate offers. REALTOR.ca is not an MLS® — it’s a national public portal that displays portions of MLS® listings from across the...
When an Open House is Really Worth ItIn most cases, open houses aren’t your closing strategy — but there’s one clear exception: a hot market with more serious buyers than private showing slots.When inventory is low and buyer demand is surging, private showings can book up in hours. In these conditions, an open house can efficiently funnel dozens of buyers — and their agents — through in a single...
When selling a home, two viewing methods dominate: open houses and private showings.You’ve probably heard that open houses build excitement and private showings close the deal.That’s partly true — but there’s more to the story.This guide covers everything you’ve likely seen in Google search results about the topic, then adds proven research so you can decide which approach works best for your...
There is a very basic understanding of discount and full-service real estate agents, which is often reduced to a simple pros and cons list. However, due to shifts in the real estate market, some discount REALTORS® now market services that are broadly comparable to what many full-service agents provide, depending on the brokerage and the specific service agreement. In Canada, that discount full-service can...
Backed by academic research and market data.As a licensed broker, I’ve spent years helping clients navigate one of the most confusing costs in real estate: commission. It’s often accepted as a given 5% split between agents but few sellers realize how much flexibility and strategy actually exist behind that number.This guide is written with sellers in mind. It breaks down how commission works in Canada,...
Selling your home in Canada doesn’t have to mean paying 5% of your sale price in commission. In today’s real estate landscape, there are other options known as flat fee or fixed real estate commission. This is an alternative to the traditional commission structure. However, the model is often misunderstood. In this article, I will break down what flat fee real estate actually is, examine the...
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