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Seller resource centre

Everything you need to sell your home yourself

Clear, practical guides for selling privately in Canada. We're publishing these carefully, legal and financial guidance is reviewed before it goes live.

Getting started

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How to Sell a House Without a Realtor in Canada

A practical, step-by-step guide to selling your home privately in Canada, pricing, paperwork, showings, offers, and closing, and what it really costs versus using an agent.

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For Sale By Owner (FSBO) in Canada: The Complete Guide

What FSBO means in Canada, whether it's right for you, the pros and cons, and how the private-sale process works from listing to closing.

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How to Sell Your House Privately in Canada

The private home-sale process explained: preparing your home, setting a price, finding buyers, and handling the transaction without a listing agent.

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How to List Your House Without a Realtor

Exactly how to create a strong private listing, photos, description, pricing, and where to advertise, so buyers find and contact you directly.

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FSBO vs. Realtor: An Honest Comparison

A fair, side-by-side comparison of selling privately versus hiring a real-estate agent, costs, effort, reach, and risk, to help you decide.

Pricing & costs

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The Real Costs of Selling a House Yourself in Canada

Every cost involved in a private sale, legal fees, photography, marketing, and closing costs, and how they compare with paying agent commission.

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How Much Could You Save Selling Without a Realtor?

How to estimate your savings from a private sale using a transparent, editable commission model, with our free savings calculator.

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How to Price Your House for a Private Sale

How to research comparable sales, understand your local market, and set a realistic asking price when you're selling on your own.

Selling process

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How to Handle Buyer Inquiries

How to respond to buyer questions, qualify serious buyers, and manage communication professionally during a private sale.

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Understanding Offers and Conditions

How purchase offers work in Canada, price, deposit, conditions, and dates, and what to look for before you accept, counter, or reject.

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The Complete Private Home Sale Checklist

A start-to-finish checklist for selling your home privately in Canada, from preparing the property to signing at closing.

Marketing your home

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How to Photograph Your Home for Sale

A room-by-room guide to taking listing photos that attract buyers, lighting, staging, angles, and the shots every listing needs.

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Private Home Showing Checklist

How to prepare for and safely run private showings and open houses when you're selling without an agent, including a printable checklist.

Legal & closing

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What Happens After You Accept an Offer?

The steps between accepting an offer and closing day, conditions, inspections, financing, and the lawyer's role, explained clearly.

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A Real Estate Lawyer's Role in a Private Sale

Why you'll want a real-estate lawyer or notary for a private sale, what they do, and how to work with them through closing.