Flat-Fee Rental Listings in Ontario — Advertise on REALTOR.ca

Short answer: Just like a sale, a private landlord cannot post directly to REALTOR.ca — but a licensed brokerage can list your rental there for a flat fee. That puts your unit in front of tenants and the agents helping them find a place, alongside the exposure of the MLS® System and our own network.

Why advertise a rental on REALTOR.ca?

Serious, qualified tenants. People searching REALTOR.ca are actively looking and often working with an agent.
Structured, credible listing. Your unit is presented with proper details and photos, not a quick classified post.
Wider reach. Exposure through the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca beyond the usual free rental boards.

How a flat-fee rental listing works

You provide the unit details, rent, and photos.
The licensed brokerage lists the rental on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca.
Interested tenants and their agents reach out; you handle viewings.
You screen applicants and choose your tenant.

Renting it out instead?

Advertise your rental on the MLS® System and REALTOR.ca with a flat-fee rental listing, including tenant-screening tools.

Explore Rental Listing Options How It Works

Screening the tenants you attract

More reach means more applicants, which makes good screening essential. Verify income and employment, check references and credit with consent, and apply your criteria consistently and lawfully. Our Ontario tenant screening guide walks the process, and the guide to renting out your house on MLS® covers the bigger picture.

What to have ready

Clear photos of the unit and building.
The rent, deposit, lease term and what's included (utilities, parking).
Your screening criteria and an application form.
A standard Ontario lease for the tenant you select.

Get your rental listed

Explore the options on the flat-fee rental listings page. If you later decide to sell the property instead — with or without a tenant in place — see how to sell a tenanted property.

Frequently asked questions

Can I advertise my rental on REALTOR.ca myself?

No — only a licensed member brokerage can post to REALTOR.ca. A flat-fee rental listing lets a brokerage list your unit there for a set fee while you handle viewings and tenant selection.

Why list a rental on REALTOR.ca instead of free sites?

REALTOR.ca reaches serious, often agent-assisted tenants with a structured, credible listing, on top of the exposure of the MLS® System and our network.

Do I still screen my own tenants?

Yes. You choose your tenant. Use consistent, lawful screening — verify income and references and check credit with consent. See our tenant screening guide.