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For home sellers & buyers

Save thousands in realtor commission.

Find the best real-estate agents & brokerages near you — and compare them side by side. Browse verified agents and pick, or have matched agents reach out. Compare their commission, cash-back, reviews and track record — privately — and keep the difference. On a typical $800k sale that's around $8,000 back in your pocket.

RECO-verified agentsYou stay anonymousFree · no obligation
A happy couple in their new home
3 matched agents
Agent A · 128 sales3.5% + cash-back
Agent B · 4.9★4.0%
Agent C · condos4.0% + staging
Keep ~$8,000 more
~$8,000 back
Typical saving when you compare agents on an $800k sale
100%
RECO-verified, reviewed agents
0
Cold calls — you reach out, on your terms
Free
To compare, with no obligation

How finding an agent on Genie works

Four simple steps — and you're in control the whole way.

1

Browse or request

Browse matched RECO-verified agents and pick who to contact — or ask Genie to have matched agents reach out. Either way, confirm it's you with a quick email & phone code.

2

Compare their terms

See each agent's commission, cash-back, reviews, recent sales and plan side by side — published on their profile. No guessing, no hard sell.

3

Reach out on your terms

Message only the agents you choose. No agent gets your name, email or phone until you pick them — so no cold-calling, ever.

4

Interview & hire

Message or interview your shortlist on Genie, and hire the best fit. Reveal yourself only to the one you pick.

Compare, don't guess

Compare top agents side by side

See each full profile — photo, brokerage, reviews, track record and their commission & cash-back — all in one place. Review profiles and message them without sharing your personal info.

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Sarah M.
Sarah M.Best match
Lakeview Realty Inc. · RECO-verified
★ 4.9 (128 reviews) · 12 yrs experience · 14 nearby sales
$8,000
Est. commission savings
Lists at 3.5% (vs ~5%) + free staging & photography
Daniel K.
Daniel K.Most sales
Summit & Co. Real Estate · RECO-verified
★ 4.8 (86 reviews) · 9 yrs experience · 22 nearby sales
$4,000
Est. commission savings
Lists at 4.0% (vs ~5%) · aggressive marketing plan
Priya S.
Priya S.
Harbour Property Group · RECO-verified
★ 5.0 (41 reviews) · condo specialist · 31 nearby sales
$3,500
Buyer cash-back
1% rebated to you at closing + free pre-list clean
Real track record — recent sales near you, verified reviews, not a sales pitch.
Transparent commission & cash-back — compared in real dollars.
Private by default — contact agents without sharing your details until you choose.
The money

How commission works — and where you save

In Ontario, total commission is typically ~5% + 13% HST — and it's always negotiable. When you compare agents' rates, even a small difference is thousands in your pocket.

~5% + HST
Total commission
What the seller pays in all — split between the two sides
=
~2.5%
Listing (selling) side
Goes to the seller's own agent
+
~2.5%
Buying side
Goes to the buyer's agent — paid by the seller

In Ontario the seller pays both sides out of the sale proceeds at closing; buyers usually pay nothing for representation. Every part is negotiable — which is where comparing agents saves you money.

Buying an $800,000 home — a 1% buyer rebate
+ $8,000
  • The seller pays both agents, so the buyer's agent earns ~2–2.5%.
  • On Genie, buyer's agents advertise a cash-back rebate — part of it back to you at closing.
  • A 1% rebate ≈ $8,000 back — money you'd never see picking an agent blind.
Selling an $800,000 home — 5% vs 4%
− $9,040
  • Agents advertise their listing commission up front.
  • Trimming 5% to 4% saves $8,000 (+ HST ≈ $9,040).
  • Same marketing and service — just a better rate because you compared and chose.

You see each agent's commission and any cash-back up front, side by side, then choose. Rebates & commission are negotiated with your agent and paid at closing; availability varies by brokerage and region. Figures illustrative. Sources: RECO; 2025 commission guides.

Run the numbers

What you keep — on an $800,000 home

Real math on a typical Ontario sale. The buyer's agent is usually ~2.5% (paid by the seller); the part you control is your own side — that's where comparing agents saves you money.

Selling — list for less

On Genie, agents advertise listing rates as low as 1% — or even 0.5% — instead of the usual ~2.5% on your side. The buyer's agent still gets ~2.5%.

Save $12,000–$16,000

Listing at 1% = $8,000 (vs $20,000) + buyer side $20,000 = $28,000 total (3.5%) vs $40,000 at 5% → save $12,000. At 0.5% listing, total ~$24,000 (3%) → save $16,000.

Buying — get cash back

The buyer's agent earns ~2.5% ($20,000), paid by the seller. On Genie they advertise a rebate — part of it back to you at closing.

+ $8,000 back

A 1% buyer rebate on an $800k home = $8,000 in your pocket at closing — money you'd never see picking an agent blind. Your agent keeps the rest for their work.

Buying & selling — stack it

Doing both? Combine a low 1% listing fee when you sell plus a 1% buyer rebate when you buy — two wins in one app.

≈ $20,000 total

$12,000 saved selling + $8,000 back buying (two $800k homes) = ~$20,000. Your agents still stand out on service, marketing and track record.

Illustrative Ontario figures; commission is negotiable and set in writing with your agent, plus HST. Discounted listing rates and buyer rebates vary by brokerage and region — on Genie you see each agent's exact numbers before you choose.

Why people find their agent on Genie

The transparent, private way to choose — built for you, not the agent.

Compare agents side by side

Multiple verified agents, compared on commission, cash-back, reviews and track record — not one name handed to you.

You stay anonymous

No agent sees your name, email or phone until you pick them. No cold-calling, no pressure — ever.

RECO-verified, reviewed

Real, licensed agents with reviews from real clients. Verified, not random.

Keep more of your sale

Transparent commission and cash-back put thousands back in your pocket on a typical sale.

Your whole move, handled

Line up your valuation, lawyer, inspector, movers and services in the same app.

Private & free

Free for homeowners, your details protected, zero obligation to hire anyone.

More than an agent

Your whole move — connected in one app

Genie isn't just how you find an agent. It lines up every pro you need across the journey — then remembers your home long after you've moved in. One app, one place, no juggling five companies.

1 · Before you list

Get show-ready & priced right

A free valuation, then the pros that lift your sale price.

2 · Choose your agent

Compare & hire the right fit

Compare verified agents and pick on commission, cash-back and track record.

3 · Closing the deal

The experts that de-risk it

Line up the people who make a purchase or sale go through cleanly.

4 · Moving day

Everything for a smooth move

Movers, cleans for both homes and the odd jobs — booked and tracked.

5 · Settled in

Your home, remembered

My Home keeps your records, warranties & service history — and reminds you before maintenance is due.

What homeowners say

Reviews come from verified clients after a real sale closes on Genie.

★★★★★

"Three agents sent offers the same day. I compared commission and cash-back in minutes and picked the one who'd actually sold condos in my building."

A
Verified seller
Toronto, ON
★★★★★

"No cold calls, which was the whole reason I used it. I reached out only to the two I liked, and got a 1% rebate as a buyer."

M
Verified buyer
Mississauga, ON
★★★★★

"I had no idea commission was negotiable. Seeing it side by side saved us around eight thousand dollars."

S
Verified seller
Ottawa, ON

Sample reviews shown for layout. Live reviews appear here automatically as verified clients rate their agents.

Finding a realtor — FAQ

How do I choose a real-estate agent?

Compare agents on what actually matters — recent sales like yours, real reviews, their commission, and any cash-back they offer. On Genie you see it side by side and reach out on your terms.

Does it cost me anything to find an agent on Genie?

No — it's free for homeowners, with no obligation and no pressure. You choose who to talk to.

Can I negotiate commission?

Yes. Because agents on Genie publish their terms transparently, many offer competitive commission or buyer/seller cash-back — you see it up front instead of guessing.

Are the agents verified?

Yes — agents are RECO-verified, with reviews from real clients so you can choose with confidence.

See what agents will offer you

Compare agents side by side and keep more of your sale — free, no obligation, no cold-calling.

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