Seller guides

Selling a home in Kitchener-Waterloo

Straight answers to the questions sellers ask us most, backed by Waterloo Region market data. Including when listing with an agent is the better choice.

Selling fast

Red maple trees lining a quiet residential street in Kitchener, Ontario

How do I sell my house fast in Kitchener?

How long Kitchener homes take to sell now, how to cut weeks off a listing, and when a direct buyer is faster. Waterloo Region data and a step-by-step plan.

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Getting the best price

Older brick and siding homes with front porches on a residential street in Kitchener, Ontario, in the fall

How to get top dollar for your home in Kitchener-Waterloo

How to get the best price selling in Kitchener-Waterloo: prices by home type, timing, repairs that pay back, staging, and comparing offers on net.

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Comparisons

Pedestrians passing brick storefronts and hanging flower baskets on King Street in downtown Kitchener

Real estate agent vs Private Deals: which nets you more?

Realtor vs selling directly to Private Deals in Kitchener-Waterloo: commission, HST, timelines and certainty compared, plus a net-proceeds calculator.

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Calculators

How much does a realtor actually cost in Ontario?

Drag to your home’s price and see the commission, HST and closing costs in dollars.

Mortgage payment calculator for Ontario

Compare four down payments: payments, CMHC insurance, land transfer tax and cash to close.

Rental property cash flow calculator

Cash flow, cap rate, GIM, cash-on-cash return and DSCR on an Ontario rental.