What's your home worth?

The best time to list an Ontario home is March through early June (spring market) — these months see the highest buyer activity and the strongest sale prices. The second-best window is September through October (early fall). Listings posted Tuesday or Wednesday morning typically get the most opens; avoid Sundays and long-weekend Mondays. Pricing correctly matters more than month: a well-priced home in November can outperform an over-priced spring listing.

Sellers in Ontario typically pay 5-7% of the sale price in total closing costs: 4-6% realtor commission (split between listing and buyer agents) + 13% HST on commission + $1,500-$2,500 legal fees + optional staging/photography. On a $1.32M home (Toronto 2026 median), typical total cost is $92,000-$110,000. Land transfer tax is paid by the buyer, not the seller. Use our commission calculator for an exact breakdown for your sale price.

Your listing price is set using three data inputs: (1) the last 90 days of comparable sales within 1km of your address, weighted by similarity to your home; (2) currently active listings competing with yours; (3) your home's specific features (recent renovations, condition, lot, finishings). A Coldwell Banker Summit Realty agent visits in-person to weigh intangibles an algorithm misses — natural light, layout flow, school catchment. Median accuracy of our AI estimate: 3.8% of final sale price.

No full renovation needed. Focus on five high-ROI fixes: (1) fresh paint in warm white (typical 1.5-2x ROI); (2) deep clean + declutter (remove 30% of belongings); (3) curb appeal (new front door, trimmed landscaping); (4) repair any visible defects (a single visible crack signals ten hidden ones to buyers); (5) professional photography ($400-$800, listings with 24+ photos sell 32% faster). Skip kitchen/bathroom renovations unless severely dated — buyers prefer to choose their own.

Median days-on-market for active Ontario MLS listings in 2026 is approximately 18 days, but timing varies by city, price tier, and condition. Toronto detached homes typically sell in 12-18 days at asking; condos average 22-28 days. Above-asking offers concentrate in the first 7 days for well-priced listings. Total time from listing to closing is typically 30-45 days. Listings priced 3-5% above market take 60-90 days and often sell below initial list.

Twelve hours before each showing: (1) declutter all flat surfaces; (2) make all beds, set the dining table; (3) open all blinds for maximum natural light; (4) set thermostat to 70°F (21°C); (5) fresh flowers in entry + dining; (6) light a soy candle (no synthetic air fresheners); (7) hide pet food and litter boxes; (8) leave 30 minutes before showing time. Our complete pre-listing checklist has 24 steps to maximize sale price.