1. Starting the Listing Process

To list your property, simply complete the Create Listing page. Be sure to click the Save Progress button at the bottom if you can’t finish in one session. If you need assistance, feel free to call us—we’re happy to help. (If we don’t answer leave a message and we will get back to you in lease than one hour guaranteed) If you’re unsure about any fields, leave them blank, and we’ll handle them for you. The form is simple and straightforward. Some of the basic information you’ll need to provide include:

• Property type : Residential or commercial.
• Listing purpose: For sale or lease.
• Property address.
• Desired start date for the listing.
• Asking or lease price. Upon request, we will provide a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) report to help you determine a suitable listing price. The report is based on recently sold or listed properties similar to yours in the area.
• Square footage of the house (If known)
• Property Taxes
• Number of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms.
• Included fixtures and chattels.

We’ll use this information to prepare the MLS® listing contract and data input form, which will be sent to you for review and electronic signature. No printing is required! These documents can be amended, updated, or canceled at any time at no extra cost. Once finalized, your listing will go live on multiple Ontario real estate boards (View List of Available Boards) and Realtor.ca within one business day. 

2. Verifying Ownership and Identity

In compliance with regulations, we must verify your identity and property ownership. Please provide:

• Identity verification: A copy of your valid, unexpired driver’s license or passport.
• Ownership verification: A copy of one of the following documents
  • A Property Tax Statement from your city, or
  • A Title Certificate from your municipality.

3. Preparing the Property for Viewings

To make your property appealing to buyers and increase its chances of selling quickly, we recommend:

• Cleaning thoroughly and decluttering.
• Securing and hiding valuables. 

4. Property Photos

We can upload up to 50 photos to real estate boards and 40 photos on Realtor.ca. On your feature page sheet on our website, you can display unlimited photos or include a link to a webpage showcasing your images. Additionally, we can provide a link to your personal or business website on the feature sheet.

You have two options for providing photos:

Option 1: Take Your Own Photos
Use a phone or digital camera to take clear photos. 

Providing photos for all rooms is optional, but the more you share, the better it will be.

• For detached, semi-detached, or townhomes, include:
  • Front view (including parking area).
  • Rear view.
  • Side views (if possible).
  • Interior photos of all rooms, bathrooms, basement, utility areas, and equipment 
• For apartments or properties without a backyard, include:
  • The building’s front view.
  • Interior photos as described above.

Send the photos via email, WhatsApp, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox, and we’ll select the best ones for your listing.

Option 2: Hire a Professional Photographer
You can hire a local professional photographer in your area to take the photos for you.

5. Open House Ads

If you decide to host an open house, send us the dates and times, and we’ll feature the event on Realtor.ca. Additionally, we’ll create a printable feature sheet or brochure for you to hand out to visitors.

6. Listing Documents and Offer to Purchase 

We will preparer the listing agreement and related listing documents and email them to you via the signature app to sign digitally on your phone or computer. The buyer or the buyer’s agent will submit the purchase offer directly to you. You will be in full control of the sale process and freely negotiate the price and other terms that are satisfactory to you. 

7. Sale or Lease of the Property

Any change in your property’s status (e.g., sold conditionally, sold final, or an unsuccessful offer) must be reported to us within 24 hours. This allows us to update the MLS® system as required by the Real Estate Board to avoid potential penalties.

8. Legal Representation

You’ll need to choose a real estate lawyer to handle the closing of your property sale. Deposit funds can be held in:

• Your lawyer’s trust account (for unrepresented buyers).
• The buyer’s agent’s brokerage trust account (if the buyer is represented).                                                                                                                                                   

9. Extra Services

During the listing period extra services like temporary suspensions & reactivations, termination, cancellation, reportings of conditional and final sales, and unlimited listing data amendments are included with no extra cost. 

10. Listing Fee Payment

After you submit the completed listing form, we will prepare the listing agreement and MLS® data sheet and send them to you for review and approval. Once the paperwork is finalized and signed, your listing will be published on your Real Estate Board plus multiple of Ontario Real Estate Boards (View List of Available Boards) and Realtor.ca within one business day. The listing fee is due upon signing the listing agreement and can be paid via Interac e-transfer.