The short answer
Compass is a US brokerage; we found no Compass-branded brokerage operating in Canada. On January 9, 2026 it acquired Anywhere Real Estate, owner of the Coldwell Banker brand. In Ontario, Coldwell Banker brokerages — including Summitly (Coldwell Banker Summit Realty) — remain independently owned franchises registered with RECO under a separately owned Canadian master franchise.
Compass: key facts
- US brokerage; its About page lists US markets only ("33,000+" agents, "96 Markets"), and we found no Compass-branded brokerage operating in Canada. Source
- On January 9, 2026 Compass completed its merger with Anywhere Real Estate, owner of the Coldwell Banker, Century 21 and Sotheby's International Realty brands. Source
Summitly (Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage) vs Compass, side by side
| Term | Summitly | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Commission split | Package A 95/5; Package B 90/10 (95/5 after $100,000 GCI); brokerage leads 50/50 | Not applicable in Canada |
| 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 | Not applicable in Canada |
| Annual cap | No annual cap — the package split applies all year | Not applicable in Canada |
| Training | Onboarding training and Weekly training — in person, virtual where available | Compass Academy. Source |
| Mentorship | 1-to-1 from senior brokers for every agent, no extra charge | Not applicable in Canada |
| Brand | Coldwell Banker (founded 1906), with Global Luxury and Commercial — an independently owned franchise | Compass brand (US). 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 Compass, and who should choose Summitly
Choose Compass if…
- You plan to practise in a US market where Compass operates.
Choose Summitly if…
- You practise in Ontario: Coldwell Banker brokerages here are independently owned franchises registered with RECO.
- You want an Ontario brokerage with consumer AI tools built for the Ontario market.
What the Compass–Anywhere deal means for Ontario agents
Very little day to day. Coldwell Banker Canada is a separately owned master franchise, and each Ontario office is independently owned and registered with RECO. Your terms, supervision and support come from the brokerage you join, not from the brand's US parent.
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 Compass? Tell us about your business and we'll set out the split, every fee and any cap for your production level — confidential, no pressure.
Compass vs Summitly for agents: FAQ
Is Compass in Canada?
We found no Compass-branded brokerage operating in Canada; Compass's own About page lists US markets only.
Does Compass own Coldwell Banker?
Compass completed its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate — the owner of the Coldwell Banker, Century 21 and Sotheby's International Realty brands — on January 9, 2026. Canadian offices remain independently owned franchises.
Is Summitly a tech brokerage like Compass?
Summitly is the technology platform of Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, a RECO-registered Ontario brokerage: Zara, instant valuations, MLS® search with sold history and city market reports, all live on summitly.ca.
Sources
- Compass — about — 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.
