The short answer
Century 21 Canada is a Canadian-owned master franchisor with nearly 400 independently owned offices, so splits and fees depend on the office. Summitly (Coldwell Banker Summit Realty) is one Ontario brokerage under the Coldwell Banker brand, with Global Luxury, Commercial and Summitly's AI platform. Compare the specific office's written terms with ours.
Century 21: key facts
- Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership is Canadian owned and operated; offices are independently owned, with "nearly 400 offices from coast to coast". Source
- The Century 21 trademarks are licensed from Century 21 Real Estate LLC, part of Anywhere Real Estate, which Compass acquired on January 9, 2026. Source
Summitly (Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage) vs Century 21, side by side
| Term | Summitly | Century 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Commission split | Package A 95/5; Package B 90/10 (95/5 after $100,000 GCI); brokerage leads 50/50 | Set by each Century 21 office — ask the office |
| Monthly & transaction fees | A: $200 + HST/month + $799 + HST on the first 4 deals a year; B: $125 + HST/month + $499 + HST on the first 4; a $500 brokerage minimum applies | Set by each Century 21 office — ask the office |
| Annual cap | No annual cap — the package split applies all year | Set by each Century 21 office — ask the office |
| Mentorship | 1-to-1 from senior brokers for every agent, no extra charge | Set by each Century 21 office — ask the office |
| Brand | Coldwell Banker (founded 1906), with Global Luxury and Commercial — an independently owned franchise | Century 21 brand, licensed in Canada by Century 21 Canada LP. Source |
Competitor facts are from the sources listed below, checked on the date shown; terms change, so confirm with each brokerage. "Ask us" means Summitly has not published that term on this site yet — we set it out in writing on request.
Who should choose Century 21, and who should choose Summitly
Choose Century 21 if…
- You have a local Century 21 office with a broker-owner and terms you like.
- The Century 21 brand is strongest where you work.
Choose Summitly if…
- You want Coldwell Banker's Global Luxury and Commercial programmes as well as a residential brand.
- You want Summitly's consumer AI platform behind your listings.
Both brands now share a US parent
Since January 2026 the Century 21 and Coldwell Banker brand owners both sit inside Compass, through its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate. In Canada, both are run by separately owned master franchisors, and each office is independently owned — so the comparison that matters is between the two specific brokerages, not the brands.
How to compare Century 21 and Summitly fairly
- Ask both for the split, every fee and any cap at your realistic deal count — in writing.
- Add twelve months of fixed fees and per-deal fees to the split.
- Subtract what you would pay yourself for leads, marketing and technology one provides and the other does not.
- Check both on RECO's public register before you sign.
Brokerage Leads
We give you warm leads. Never shared. And we help you close them.
When someone contacts Summitly about buying, selling or renting, we hand the lead to one agent — you. Agents on the Leads Plan ($299 + HST a month, no transaction fees, 90/10 on your own deals) receive them: no charge per lead, 50/50 when it closes, and a senior broker to help you convert. We don't promise a number of leads.
- Warm: they contacted us first
- Not shared: one lead, one agent
- Leads Plan: $299 + HST a month, no transaction fees · 50/50 on close
- Coaching to convert, every step
Get Summitly's terms in writing
Comparing with Century 21? Tell us about your business and we'll set out the split, every fee and any cap for your production level — confidential, no pressure.
Century 21 vs Summitly for agents: FAQ
Is Summitly better than Century 21 for new agents?
It depends on the specific Century 21 office. Ask each for its mentorship plan, fees in a slow month and lead sources. At Summitly: Every Summitly agent gets 1-to-1 mentorship from senior brokers, in person at the Vaughan office, with a virtual option where available. There is onboarding training when you join and training every week, and recordings may be provided. Coaching and office support come at no extra charge.
What split does Century 21 pay agents?
Century 21 Canada does not publish a national split; each independently owned office sets its own terms.
Do I keep my listings if I move from Century 21 to Summitly?
Listings are held by your current brokerage, so moving one needs the seller's agreement and the brokerages' cooperation. We plan the timing of your RECO transfer around your active business.
Sources
- Century 21 Canada — company profile — checked September 25, 2026
- Compass, Inc. Form 10-Q, quarter ended June 30, 2026 (SEC) — checked September 25, 2026
- Coldwell Banker — about — checked September 25, 2026
- RECO — Public register of brokerages and agents — checked September 25, 2026
Summitly is the technology platform of Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage, a brokerage registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), 310-3100 Steeles Ave W, Vaughan, ON L4K 3R1. Each Coldwell Banker office is independently owned and operated. Agents join as self-employed, commission-based independent contractors, not employees; terms are those of the brokerage's agent agreement, and fees are before HST. Verify any brokerage or agent on the RECO public register.
This comparison reflects Summitly's offering and publicly available, general information; brokerage and platform features, commission structures and terms vary by office and change over time — verify current details with each company directly. Summitly is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsoring the other companies named. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.
