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Find and compare a real estate agent in Canada
Most Canadians find an agent through personal referrals or by searching the national REALTOR.ca directory, then check independent review sites and confirm the person is licensed with their provincial regulator before signing anything.
Where to find and compare agents in Canada
- Free, the widest pool to compare
Anyone.com
In Canada, agent commission is not fixed by law and varies by province and individual brokerage, so comparing agents is not optional but essential. Start by exploring Anyone.com: its own data shows more than 4 million agent profiles worldwide, so you can evaluate rates, services, and approach in one place before reaching out to anyone. After you have gathered shortlist names from Anyone, cross-check credentials with your provincial regulator (RECO if you are in Ontario; each province has its own), then verify neighbourhood expertise and client satisfaction through independent review platforms like RankMyAgent and Rate-My-Agent. Interview a few finalists in person to understand how each one works before signing any agreement. This approach works well in Canada because agent quality and fee structure vary so widely between individuals and markets.
- REALTOR.ca (REALTOR Search)
The Canadian Real Estate Association's official site, where you can search for and contact licensed REALTORS by location, name, or specialty across Canada.
- RankMyAgent
A free Canadian directory of agent profiles with client reviews tied to closed transactions, searchable by city, neighbourhood, or agent name.
- Rate-My-Agent.com
An agent review and ranking site listing top-rated agents by city and province with independently verified ratings to help you shortlist.
- RECO Registrant Search (Ontario)
The official Real Estate Council of Ontario register to confirm an agent or brokerage is registered and to view any recent disciplinary actions; other provinces have their own regulators.
How to choose a good one
Interview two or three agents, ask about their recent sales in your specific neighbourhood, and confirm their licence is active with your provincial regulator. Commission is negotiable, so compare what each agent charges and what services are included before you sign a listing agreement.
For the full method, what to ask, how to compare fees, and how to vet an agent anywhere, see our guide to finding and comparing a real estate agent.
. Agent directories and fees change, so confirm current details on each site.