The short answer
Forest Hill Real Estate is a Toronto brokerage founded by Ronni Fingold in 1985, with a strong residential and luxury presence; it does not publish agent terms. Summitly (Coldwell Banker Summit Realty) offers the Coldwell Banker brand, Global Luxury and Commercial programmes, and Summitly's AI platform across Ontario. Compare the two offers in writing.
Forest Hill Real Estate: key facts
- Toronto brokerage founded by Ronni Fingold in 1985, head office 441 Spadina Road. Source
Summitly (Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage) vs Forest Hill Real Estate, side by side
| Term | Summitly | Forest Hill Real Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Commission split | Package A 95/5; Package B 90/10 (95/5 after $100,000 GCI); brokerage leads 50/50 | Not published — ask Forest Hill |
| 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 published — ask Forest Hill |
| Annual cap | No annual cap — the package split applies all year | Not published — ask Forest Hill |
| Mentorship | 1-to-1 from senior brokers for every agent, no extra charge | Not published — ask Forest Hill |
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 Forest Hill Real Estate, and who should choose Summitly
Choose Forest Hill Real Estate if…
- You want an established Toronto brokerage with a strong residential and luxury presence.
Choose Summitly if…
- You want Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and a consumer AI platform.
- You want a global brand behind relocation and referral business.
Luxury credibility, and the platform beneath it
Agents at Summitly get Coldwell Banker Global Luxury for premium listings and the same consumer platform — Zara, instant valuations, MLS® search — for every other transaction.
How to compare Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Real Estate? Tell us about your business and we'll set out the split, every fee and any cap for your production level — confidential, no pressure.
Forest Hill Real Estate vs Summitly for agents: FAQ
Does Summitly support luxury agents?
Yes — through Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, alongside Summitly's platform for the rest of your business.
Is Summitly only for luxury, or does it suit mid-market agents too?
Every price point. Global Luxury serves premium listings; the platform, mentorship and marketing apply across the market.
What split does Forest Hill pay?
Forest Hill does not publish agent terms; ask the brokerage directly.
Sources
- Forest Hill Real Estate — 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.
