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A flat fee MLS® listing in Hamilton puts your home on REALTOR.ca and the MLS® for a fixed fee, with no listing commission. With listedbyseller.ca, prices start as low as $16.49/month on the 12-month plan ($197.93 + HST). Hamilton is covered by the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, which you can add with our interboard upgrade.
From the lower city and the Mountain to Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough and Glanbrook, Hamilton homes sell the same way: buyers and their agents search the MLS® and REALTOR.ca first. A flat fee listing gets you there for a fixed price while you stay in charge of the sale.
How does a flat fee MLS® listing work in Hamilton?
- Create your listing online. The process is fully automated: enter your property details, upload up to 40 photos and choose a package.
- Click Submit Property. Your listing is sent to ICI Source Real Asset Services Inc., Brokerage, which posts it on the MLS® for a flat fee.
- Your property goes live on REALTOR.ca and the 14 PropTx MLS® systems that agents use. Typical time from submission: about two days.
- If you want your listing on the Hamilton-area board’s MLS® system too, order the interboard upgrade (see below).
- Answer inquiries, book showings and add open houses (free and unlimited) from your account.
- Accept an offer using our free agreements, or with help from your lawyer, then close with your lawyer.
For the full picture of how this works across the province, see our main guide to flat fee MLS Ontario listings.
Which MLS® board covers Hamilton, and is it included?
Hamilton is served by the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, which was formed from the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington and other local boards. According to Cornerstone’s interboarding page, its market areas include Hamilton, Burlington, Mississauga, Waterloo Region, Niagara North, Haldimand County and most of Norfolk County. Cornerstone’s listings are on the ITSO MLS® System, not on PropTx.
Every listedbyseller.ca package includes REALTOR.ca and the 14 PropTx boards, such as the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, the Oakville, Milton & District Real Estate Board and the Niagara Association of REALTORS®. Cornerstone isn’t one of those 14. To place your listing on the system Hamilton-Burlington agents use, add the interboard upgrade.
| Where your listing appears | Included? |
|---|---|
| REALTOR.ca | Yes, every package |
| 14 PropTx board MLS® systems (TRREB, OMDREB, Niagara and more) | Yes, every package |
| Hamilton-Burlington board MLS® system (Cornerstone) | With the interboard upgrade, $219.99 plus HST |
How does the interboard upgrade work for a Hamilton home?
- Price: $219.99 plus HST for the board system that includes Hamilton-Burlington, on top of your listing package.
- Packages: available with the 3, 6 and 12-month packages only.
- Order after listing: complete your property listing on our website first, then order the upgrade.
- Paperwork: within 24 hours, our staff send you the board’s MLS® data sheets and an interboard agreement to sign.
- Timing: interboard listings take about 5 business days to process after you return the completed board documents. That time frame is set by the board and isn’t guaranteed.
- Changes: some boards charge extra for listing changes, and those fees are passed on to the owner.
Example with a 3-month package: $124.97 + $219.99 = $344.96, plus HST.
How much does it cost to list a Hamilton home?
| Package | Price (plus HST) |
|---|---|
| Month to month (cancel anytime) | $74.99 / month |
| 2 months | $98.99 |
| 3 months | $124.97 |
| 6 months (most popular) | $149.97 |
| 12 months | $197.93 |
Because there’s no commission to the listing brokerage, the fee doesn’t change with your sale price. The 12-month plan works out to $16.49 a month, and if you add the interboard upgrade, it needs a 3, 6 or 12-month package.
What’s included in every package?
- REALTOR.ca listing with up to 40 photos.
- Listing on 14 agent MLS® systems through PropTx.
- Property webpage and printable feature sheet.
- Free, unlimited open house postings on REALTOR.ca.
- Free real estate sale and lease agreements.
- No fees for listing changes or cancelling the service.
What do you need before your Hamilton listing goes live?
- Photo ID for the owner.
- A property tax bill for the home.
- Up to 40 photos covering every room, the exterior, yard and parking.
- Property facts: annual taxes, lot size, year built if known, and condo fees and inclusions if it’s a condo.
- A plan for agent inquiries: decide what you’ll offer a buyer’s agent. Sellers can set any amount they like, many offer 2% to 2.5%.
- A real estate lawyer to review offers and close.
What costs should a Hamilton seller expect?
| Cost | Who pays | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flat fee listing | Seller | From $16.49/month plus HST (12-month plan) |
| Interboard upgrade (optional) | Seller | $219.99 plus HST, 3, 6 or 12-month packages |
| Listing brokerage commission | Nobody | None with listedbyseller.ca |
| Buyer’s agent commission | Seller, if offered | Sellers can set any amount they like, many offer 2% to 2.5% (see RECO TRESA FAQs) |
| Ontario land transfer tax | Buyer | ontario.ca |
| Toronto municipal land transfer tax | Doesn’t apply | City of Toronto properties only |
How do buyers and agents reach you?
- Phone: a 24/7 live receptionist answers calls about your listing.
- Email: messages sent through REALTOR.ca’s Email Realtor button are forwarded to you automatically within 5 minutes.
- Your property webpage: buyers who click Go to Listing reach your own page, where you can show your contact details.
What happens after you accept an offer?
- Deposit: the buyer pays the deposit set out in the agreement, and your lawyer holds it.
- Conditions: if the offer depends on financing, an inspection or a status certificate review, the buyer has until the stated date to waive or fulfil them.
- Update your listing: mark it as sold conditionally or firm so agents stop booking showings. Changes are free.
- Closing: your lawyer handles title, mortgage discharge and the statement of adjustments. You hand over the keys on closing day.
Our free agreements and your lawyer cover the paperwork. listedbyseller.ca doesn’t negotiate on your behalf.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I sell my Hamilton house on MLS® without a realtor?
Yes. A flat fee brokerage can post your property to the MLS® as a mere posting while you handle showings and offers. listedbyseller.ca listings are posted by ICI Source Real Asset Services Inc., Brokerage, and appear on REALTOR.ca.
Which MLS® board covers Hamilton?
The Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, formerly the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington. Its market areas include Hamilton, Burlington, Mississauga, Waterloo Region, Niagara North, Haldimand County and most of Norfolk County, and its listings are on the ITSO MLS® System rather than PropTx.
Do I need the interboard upgrade for a Hamilton listing?
Every package puts your listing on REALTOR.ca and the 14 PropTx board MLS® systems. To also place it on the MLS® system Hamilton-area agents use, add the interboard upgrade for $219.99 plus HST on a 3, 6 or 12-month package.
What does a flat fee MLS® listing cost in Hamilton?
$74.99 a month, or $98.99 for 2 months, $124.97 for 3, $149.97 for 6 and $197.93 for 12 months, plus HST. Pricing starts as low as $16.49 a month with our 12-month plan ($197.93 for 12 months, plus HST). The optional interboard upgrade is $219.99 plus HST.
Does Hamilton have a municipal land transfer tax?
No. In Ontario, the municipal land transfer tax applies only to property in the City of Toronto. A Hamilton buyer pays Ontario’s land transfer tax, and it’s paid by the buyer, not the seller.
How much commission should I offer a buyer’s agent in Hamilton?
Sellers can set any amount they like, many offer 2% to 2.5%. Whatever you offer is set out in writing, so decide on your number before agents start calling.
