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For sale by owner in Barrie means you sell your own home and keep the listing commission. With listedbyseller.ca, list on the MLS® and REALTOR.ca as low as $16.49/month on the 12-month plan ($197.93 + HST). Barrie is part of TRREB on PropTx, so it’s included in the basic plan, and listings go live in about two days.
Whether your home is near Kempenfelt Bay or anywhere else in the city, Barrie buyers and their agents start their search on the MLS® and REALTOR.ca. Selling by owner doesn’t mean staying off those sites. A flat fee listing puts you there for a fixed price while you stay in charge of the sale.
How does a for sale by owner MLS® listing work in Barrie?
- 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, including TRREB, which covers Barrie. Typical time from submission: about two days.
- 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 Barrie, and is it included?
Barrie is covered by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® (BDAR) members voted in February 2023 to integrate with TRREB, and the BDAR office now operates as TRREB’s York-Simcoe Regional Hub. BDAR also ended its ITSO MLS® access on December 31, 2025. Barrie listings now sit on TRREB’s MLS® system, run by PropTx, TRREB’s MLS® technology subsidiary.
Every listedbyseller.ca package includes REALTOR.ca and the 14 PropTx boards listed on our pricing page, starting with the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. That means a Barrie listing on the basic plan shows to TRREB and PropTx agents, including Barrie agents, with no interboard upgrade. That’s different from Hamilton, which is on ITSO and needs our upgrade.
| Where your listing appears | Included? |
|---|---|
| REALTOR.ca | Yes, every package |
| TRREB MLS® system on PropTx (covers Barrie) | Yes, every package |
| The other PropTx board MLS® systems (14 boards in total) | Yes, every package |
| Interboard upgrade | Not needed for Barrie |
How much does it cost to list a Barrie 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 in Barrie there’s no board upgrade to add on top.
What’s included in every package?
- REALTOR.ca listing with up to 40 photos.
- Listing on 14 agent MLS® systems through PropTx, including TRREB.
- 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 Barrie 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 Barrie seller expect?
| Cost | Who pays | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flat fee listing | Seller | From $16.49/month plus HST (12-month plan) |
| Interboard upgrade | Not needed | Barrie is on TRREB / PropTx, included in every package |
| 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.
More from around Ontario: Mississauga · Hamilton · Flat fee MLS Ontario guide. Local information: barrie.ca.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell my house for sale by owner in Barrie and still be on MLS®?
Yes. A flat fee brokerage can post your Barrie home to the MLS® as a mere posting while you handle showings and offers yourself. listedbyseller.ca listings are posted by ICI Source Real Asset Services Inc., Brokerage, and appear on REALTOR.ca and the PropTx MLS® system that Barrie agents use.
Which MLS® board covers Barrie?
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® members voted in 2023 to integrate with TRREB, and BDAR ended its ITSO MLS® access on December 31, 2025. Barrie listings are now on TRREB’s MLS® system, run by its subsidiary PropTx.
Is Barrie included in the basic listedbyseller.ca plan?
Yes. Every package includes REALTOR.ca and the 14 PropTx boards, including TRREB, which now covers Barrie. You don’t need the interboard upgrade for a Barrie listing.
What does a flat fee MLS® listing cost in Barrie?
$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). There’s no listing commission.
How much commission should I offer a buyer’s agent in Barrie?
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.
How long until my Barrie listing is live?
About two days after you submit it, once your photo ID and property tax bill are in. It shows on REALTOR.ca and the PropTx MLS® system, including TRREB, with no extra board paperwork for Barrie.
