How to Pay Less Commission When Selling Your Home

How to Pay Less Commission When Selling Your Home

Introduction

Selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions a homeowner makes and often one of the most costly. In many cases, traditional real estate agents charge between 4% and 5% in commission, which can add up to over $40,000 on the sale of an average-priced home in Ontario.

At Sale2Sold, we’ve changed that. We offer homeowners the ability to sell with full MLS exposure and professional service for a flat fee of $5,900. This approach has helped sellers across Ontario keep more of their profits without compromising on visibility, strategy, or results.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to reduce commission costs, understand your options, and explore how our model works step by step.

1. Traditional Commission Costs: A Quick Breakdown

In the conventional real estate process, sellers typically pay both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. Here’s what that often looks like:

• 2.5% to your listing agent

• 2.5% to the buyer’s agent

• On an $850,000 home: approximately $42,500 in commission

While this structure has been in place for decades, it doesn’t always reflect the actual value provided especially in today’s digital marketplace.

2. What You’re Paying For in a Standard Real Estate Sale

A full-service listing usually includes:

• Listing the property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

• Preparing high-quality photos and marketing materials

• Setting an effective listing price based on current trends

• Coordinating showings and open houses

• Reviewing offers and negotiating terms

• Handling legal documents and closing processes

All of this is important—but it doesn’t require an inflated commission to be done right. In fact, these services can now be delivered more efficiently and affordably.

3. Sale2Sold’s Flat-Fee Model: How It Works

Our goal is simple: to make home selling more fair, transparent, and cost-effective. Here’s what we offer:

• A flat $5,900 fee—payable only upon a successful sale

• Full exposure on the MLS, which feeds to Realtor.ca, HouseSigma, and other major platforms

• Support from licensed professionals who guide you from pricing to closing

• The flexibility to offer your preferred buyer agent commission (typically 2%–2.5%)

Whether your property is listed for $600,000 or $1.2 million, your cost stays the same. That’s the Sale2Sold difference.

4. What’s Included in Our $5,900 Flat-Fee Service

With Sale2Sold, you receive full-service real estate support, including:

• Property analysis to help determine the right listing price

• Professional photography and online presentation

• A listing on the MLS and all affiliated real estate websites

• Showing arrangements and buyer agent coordination

• Review and management of all offers

• Legal paperwork and transaction support

• Full compliance with real estate board and MLS rules

No shortcuts just smarter service.

5. Compare the Numbers: Traditional vs. Sale2Sold

Let’s take an example of a property selling for $950,000.

The difference speaks for itself.

6. Common Concerns About Paying Less Commission

Many sellers hesitate to try alternative models because of concerns like:

• Will my home still be shown to buyers?

• Will I get the same quality of service?

• Will agents avoid my listing?

In reality, most buyers find homes online through the MLS or major listing sites. As long as the cooperating commission for the buyer’s agent is reasonable, your listing will receive the same attention as any traditional listing.

With Sale2Sold, we ensure you receive professional service, and your listing is presented to the market in the best possible light just without the high fees.

7. Why MLS Exposure Is Crucial

The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the industry’s most powerful marketing tool. When your home is listed on the MLS, it’s instantly available to:

• Thousands of buyers searching on real estate websites

• Licensed agents looking for properties for their clients

• Local and national audiences through syndicated platforms

This visibility is what drives showings, offers, and competitive pricing and it’s included in every Sale2Sold package.

8. When Paying Less Doesn’t Mean Losing Quality

The key to success when selling is not how much you spend on commission it’s how well your property is priced, presented, and marketed. With the right guidance, tools, and team, you don’t need to overpay to sell quickly or profitably.

We combine:

• Market expertise

• Local knowledge

• MLS syndication

• Full-service transaction management

All without charging you a percentage of your sale price.

9. Who Benefits Most from a Flat-Fee Approach

Our service is perfect for:

• First-time sellers looking to maximize returns

• Experienced homeowners who want a modern alternative

• Families upgrading or downsizing

• Investors selling multiple properties

• Anyone frustrated with traditional real estate commission models

The bottom line: if you’re selling in Ontario, you can save money and still sell with confidence.

10. Hear from Our Clients

“We listed with Sale2Sold and sold above asking within 10 days. The service was excellent, and we saved nearly $20,000. Would recommend to anyone.”
– Nasir & Aisha, Vaughan

“I used to believe that paying more meant better service. Sale2Sold proved otherwise. Same results, less commission.”
– Daniel S., Burlington

Conclusion: Keep More of What You’ve Earned

You’ve built equity in your home why give a large portion of it away in commission?

At Sale2Sold, we give you the tools, support, and service you need to sell successfully while keeping more of your profit. Our $5,900 flat fee offers a better way to sell fair, effective, and results-driven.