Summitly vs Wahi
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Summitly vs Wahi: Two Tech-Led Brokerages Compared for Buyers
By Summitly Editorial for Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage
The short answer
Wahi and Summitly are both technology-led brokerages with their own search sites. Wahi advertises cashback of up to 1% for buyers in select locations and covers six provinces. Summitly focuses on Ontario and offers Zara, an AI virtual agent you can call, instant estimates, transit and intersection pages, and Coldwell Banker agents.
Summitly
Wahi
- Brokerage behind it
- Coldwell Banker Summit RealtyWahi Realty Inc., Brokerage
- Sold prices
- Yes, free after sign-inYes, in its app
- AI assistant
- Zara (chat and voice)AI image search; no chat found
- Home estimate
- Instant estimate with comparablesHome value estimate
Summitly vs Wahi: features side by side
About Wahi: Wahi is operated by Wahi Realty Inc., Brokerage, headquartered at 468 King Street West in Toronto, with an office in Montréal.[1][2]
| Feature | Summitly | Wahi |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage behind it | Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage, a RECO-registered, independently owned and operated Coldwell Banker franchise in Vaughan (see) | Wahi Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto)[1] |
| Where it covers | Ontario listings from the TRREB MLS® System, with most activity in the GTA (see) | Ontario, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick[1][3] |
| Sold prices | Yes, free: sold prices and history for the last two years after you sign in (TRREB VOW rules) (see) | Yes; its app lists up to 21 years of sold history[3] |
| Home value estimate | Instant estimate for any Ontario address, with a confidence range and the comparable sales used (see) | "What's My Home Worth?" instant estimate with value tracking[1][2] |
| AI assistant | Zara: chat or voice; searches listings, estimates values, answers questions and books viewings (see) | AI image search (2024) and AI-driven agent matching; no chat assistant found[4] |
| Map search | Yes, map search across Ontario listings (see) | Yes, in its apps[3] |
| Saved searches & alerts | Save searches and watch homes; homeowners can get email alerts when their home's estimated value moves (see) | Saved searches, and co-buyer invites in the app[3] |
| Access to agents | Licensed Coldwell Banker Summit Realty agents, free to talk to with no obligation (see) | Wahi Select in-house agents, or partner agents where those aren't available; cashback up to 1% buying, 1.5% buying and selling, in select locations[2][5] |
Where is Wahi 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 Wahi, and who should use Summitly?
Use Wahi if…
- A cashback rebate is your main reason for choosing a brokerage
- You are buying outside Ontario in a province Wahi covers
Use Summitly if…
- You want to talk to an AI assistant by chat or phone at any hour
- You want to search around a transit station or intersection
- You want the Coldwell Banker brand and network behind your agent
- You want an instant estimate with the comparable sales shown
Summitly vs Wahi: questions answered
Does Summitly offer cashback like Wahi?
Summitly does not advertise a cashback program. In Ontario, any rebate is a term you agree with the brokerage in writing, so compare the full service you get, not only the rebate.
Is Wahi a brokerage?
Yes. Wahi Realty Inc., Brokerage is a Toronto brokerage with its own agents (Wahi Select) and partner agents. Summitly is the site of Coldwell Banker Summit Realty, Brokerage, a RECO-registered brokerage.
Which is better for sellers, Wahi or Summitly?
Neither is better in general. Ask each for recent local sales, a price backed by comparable sales, the marketing plan and the full fee in writing, and check both on RECO's public register before you sign.
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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.


