Here's the catch every private seller runs into: REALTOR.ca and the MLS® System can only be accessed through a licensed brokerage. You can advertise on classifieds and social media on your own, but the vast majority of serious buyers — and their agents — search on REALTOR.ca. Miss it, and you miss most of the market.
The workaround: flat-fee MLS®
A flat-fee MLS® listing bridges the gap. A licensed Ontario brokerage (that's us — List It Realty Brokerage Inc.) posts your property to MLS® and REALTOR.ca for a flat fee. You get the exposure of a traditional listing while keeping the control of a private sale.
What "selling without a realtor" really means here
You're not hiring a full-service agent to run the whole sale for a 5% commission. Instead:
- Your home appears on MLS® + REALTOR.ca and syndicates to 10,000+ sites
- Buyers and agents contact you directly to book showings
- You negotiate your own offers — or add Offer Handling if you'd like help
- You pay a flat fee, not a percentage
Is it legal?
Yes. Your listing runs through a licensed brokerage in full compliance with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) and the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA). It's the same MLS® system — just a different fee structure.
Getting started
Pick a package, submit your details and photos online, review and e-sign, and your listing typically goes live within one business day. Start your listing here, or run the numbers with the commission calculator first.
List on MLS® for a flat fee — keep your commission
Full MLS® & REALTOR.ca exposure through a licensed Ontario brokerage, without the 5% commission.