Flat-Fee MLS® vs Traditional Agent
Same MLS® exposure. Keep your commission.
A traditional Ontario listing costs around 5% commission + HST. A flat-fee MLS® listing gives you the same MLS® and REALTOR.ca exposure for one flat fee — and you decide how much support you want. Here's the honest comparison.
| What you get | Traditional Agent | List It Flat-Fee MLS® |
|---|---|---|
| Listing-side cost | About 5% commission + HST | Flat $549 + HST |
| On MLS® & REALTOR.ca | Yes | Yes |
| Syndication to 10,000+ sites | Yes | Yes |
| Licensed brokerage & compliance | Yes | Yes (RECO / TRESA) |
| You control your own showings | Usually no | Yes |
| Listing term | Varies | 12 months |
| Photos | Agent-arranged | Up to 40 (you upload) |
| Offer handling & negotiation | Included | Optional add-on ($399) |
| Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) | Included | Optional add-on ($199) |
| Cost on an $800K sale | ≈ $45,200 | $620.37 + any add-ons |
When flat-fee MLS® makes sense
- You're comfortable hosting your own showings
- You want full MLS® exposure without a 5% commission
- You'd rather add support à la carte than pay for a bundle
- You want to keep more of your hard-earned equity
You're still fully supported
- A licensed REALTOR® prepares your MLS® listing & handles compliance
- Add Offer Handling for full negotiation support anytime
- Add a CMA for confident, data-backed pricing
- REALTOR.ca statistics on demand so you can adjust as you go
See the difference for your home
Run the numbers, then list on MLS® and REALTOR.ca for a flat fee.