Summitly vs Point2 Homes
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Summitly vs Point2 Homes: Which to Use for Ontario Homes
By Summitly Editorial for Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage
The short answer
Point2 Homes is a listings site owned by Yardi since 2010 and now focused on rentals, covering Canada and the US. It is not a brokerage. Summitly is an Ontario brokerage's site with TRREB MLS® listings and rentals, sold prices after a free sign-in, instant estimates, the Zara AI virtual agent and licensed agents.
Summitly
Point2 Homes
- Brokerage behind it
- Coldwell Banker Summit RealtyNone (run by Yardi)
- Sold prices
- Yes, free after sign-inNot confirmed
- AI assistant
- Zara (chat and voice)None found
- Home estimate
- Instant estimate with comparablesNone found
Summitly vs Point2 Homes: features side by side
About Point2 Homes: Point2's services are provided by Yardi Canada Ltd. and its affiliates, doing business as Point2 Technologies. Yardi acquired Point2 in 2010.[1][2]
| Feature | Summitly | Point2 Homes |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage behind it | Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage, a RECO-registered, independently owned and operated Coldwell Banker franchise in Vaughan (see) | None; a listings site run by Yardi Canada Ltd. (Point2 Technologies)[1] |
| Where it covers | Ontario listings from the TRREB MLS® System, with most activity in the GTA (see) | Canada and the United States; its site says it now focuses on rentals[3][4] |
| Sold prices | Yes, free: sold prices and history for the last two years after you sign in (TRREB VOW rules) (see) | Mentions sold and rented listings; sign-in rules not confirmed[5] |
| Home value estimate | Instant estimate for any Ontario address, with a confidence range and the comparable sales used (see) | Not found in our review of its site and app listing (point2homes.com, September 2026)[3] |
| AI assistant | Zara: chat or voice; searches listings, estimates values, answers questions and books viewings (see) | Not found in our review of its site and app listing (point2homes.com, September 2026)[3] |
| Map search | Yes, map search across Ontario listings (see) | Yes, an interactive map[3] |
| Saved searches & alerts | Save searches and watch homes; homeowners can get email alerts when their home's estimated value moves (see) | Not found in our review of its site and app listing (the current point2homes.com site)[3] |
| Access to agents | Licensed Coldwell Banker Summit Realty agents, free to talk to with no obligation (see) | Agent directory pages; sells websites and marketing to agents[1] |
Where is Point2 Homes strong?
What does Summitly do differently?
- Zara, an AI virtual agent you can chat with or call, which searches listings, estimates values and books viewings.
- An instant home estimate for any Ontario address, with a confidence range and the comparable sales used.
- Commute-first local pages: 219 transit-station pages and 271 intersection pages across the GTA, plus neighbourhood, street and condo-building pages.
- Ontario sold prices, free after sign-in, and 9 calculators for mortgage, affordability, down payment, property tax and rent vs buy.
- A licensed brokerage behind it: Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage, an independently owned and operated Coldwell Banker franchise.
Who should use Point2 Homes, and who should use Summitly?
Use Point2 Homes if…
- You are looking for rentals in several Canadian or US cities at once
Use Summitly if…
- You are buying or selling in Ontario and want sold prices and estimates
- You want an AI assistant by chat or voice
- You want a licensed brokerage and agent on your side
Summitly vs Point2 Homes: questions answered
Is Point2 Homes a brokerage?
No. Point2 Homes is a listings site run by Yardi Canada Ltd., doing business as Point2 Technologies. Summitly is operated by Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage.
Who owns Point2 Homes?
Yardi Systems, which acquired Point2 in 2010. Point2's service agreement names Yardi Canada Ltd. and its affiliates as the provider.
Sources
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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. Summitly is operated by Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage, registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). Found an error? Tell us through our contact form and we will correct it.


