The short answer
Royal LePage, founded in Toronto in 1913 and operated by Bridgemarq, is a franchise network of about 19,350 REALTORS® whose terms are set by each brokerage. Summitly (Coldwell Banker Summit Realty) pairs the Coldwell Banker brand, with Global Luxury and Commercial, with Summitly's AI and data platform. Compare written terms side by side.
Royal LePage: key facts
Summitly (Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage) vs Royal LePage, side by side
| Term | Summitly | Royal LePage |
|---|---|---|
| Commission split | Package A 95/5; Package B 90/10 (95/5 after $100,000 GCI); brokerage leads 50/50 | Set by each Royal LePage brokerage — ask the brokerage |
| 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 Royal LePage brokerage — ask the brokerage |
| Annual cap | No annual cap — the package split applies all year | Set by each Royal LePage brokerage — ask the brokerage |
| Training | Onboarding training and Weekly training — in person, virtual where available | rlpSPHERE with rlpCampus, the Learning Library, and "over 520 training workshops and webinars". Source |
| Mentorship | 1-to-1 from senior brokers for every agent, no extra charge | Set by each Royal LePage brokerage — ask the brokerage |
| Brand | Coldwell Banker (founded 1906), with Global Luxury and Commercial — an independently owned franchise | Royal LePage, a Canadian brand since 1913. 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 Royal LePage, and who should choose Summitly
Choose Royal LePage if…
- You want a long-established Canadian brand and its national training library.
- You have a specific Royal LePage brokerage in mind whose terms suit you.
Choose Summitly if…
- You want Coldwell Banker's global brand, Global Luxury and Commercial programmes.
- You want consumer AI and data tools built into the brokerage's own platform.
Two established brands, different platforms
Royal LePage's strengths are a long Canadian history and a large national training library (rlpSPHERE with rlpCampus). Summitly's are a global franchise brand with luxury and commercial programmes, and a consumer platform — Zara, instant valuations and MLS® search — that clients use directly.
How to compare Royal LePage 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 Royal LePage? Tell us about your business and we'll set out the split, every fee and any cap for your production level — confidential, no pressure.
Royal LePage vs Summitly for agents: FAQ
Why do agents move from Royal LePage to Summitly?
Usually for the Coldwell Banker brand's Global Luxury and Commercial programmes and for Summitly's consumer platform. Whether it pays depends on the two offers in writing at your production level.
What split does Royal LePage offer?
Royal LePage does not publish a national split; each brokerage in the network sets its own. Ask the brokerage you are considering for its full schedule.
What commission split does Summitly offer compared to Royal LePage?
Summitly (Coldwell Banker Summit Realty) has two packages for your own business. Package A is a 95/5 split with a $200 + HST monthly fee and $799 + HST on each of your first 4 completed transactions in a calendar year. Package B is 90/10 with $125 + HST a month and $499 + HST on the first 4, moving to 95/5 for the rest of the year after $100,000 GCI. A $500 minimum brokerage share applies per completed transaction, starting with transaction 5 in each calendar year; see your agreement for tax treatment and details. To receive brokerage leads, agents join the Leads Plan: $299 + HST a month, no transaction fees, 90/10 on their own deals, and 50/50 on deals from leads the brokerage provides.
How do I move my registration to Summitly?
Give your current brokerage written notice; as your new brokerage we complete the transfer in RECO's MyWeb portal, within 60 days of the termination's effective date. Listings are held by your current brokerage, so moving one needs the seller's agreement — we plan the timing with you.
Sources
- Bridgemarq reports second-quarter 2026 results — checked September 25, 2026
- Royal LePage — our story — checked September 25, 2026
- Royal LePage — expert training — 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.
