Canadian Real Estate Information

Obviously Canadian Realtors already know about how the Public searches for real estate information, however some people, particularly those who don't live in Canada, may not be aware of where to go to search for available property across this great country.

Realtor.ca, or some call it "MLS.ca", is where you go to begin your search for Canadian Real Estate.

Important Information on what you need to know about Realtor.ca (aka MLS.ca):

When a Realtor uploads a new listing to their local board, it can generally take 24 to 48 hours before it hits Realtor.ca (which as you know is the site the general public uses to search for property).

So, Why is it Important to Know that Realtor.ca is the Property Search Site for the General Public: Answer! If the real estate market is very active and property is selling fairly quickly, or if a really hot property comes on the market, then by the time it hits Realtor.ca, it could be sold.

How Can a Property be Sold Before it Hits Realtor.ca: Answer! When Listings are uploaded to local boards, they are immediately available to all Realtors who are a member of that local board. As you know, many Realtors have clients waiting for specific property types, and if they can quickly get a client out to see a property, that property can be snapped up by the time it's out on Realtor.ca (the general public's site).

How Can I, the Consumer, get Immediate Access to all New Listings that Fit My Criteria, without having to wait for it to come out on Realtor.ca: Answer! By having a Local Realtor of your choosing add you to their automatic local board email list! What this means is, every time a brand new listing hits the local real estate board, you'll receive an instant copy of it, before it gets to Realtor.ca.

If you're working with a Realtor, of course, they will have access to all the real estate forms necessary for your transaction. If you're looking for forms for a private transaction or for reference, below are various links that may be of use:

Toronto Real Estate Board Forms Explained in Simple English: What you'll see is each clause explained, so you'll be able to better understand all that small print before you sign. These forms are not printable for public use. They are the forms used by registered real estate agents.

Free Contracts for Purchase & Sale for General Public Use: This website, Legaldeeds.com, provides the form for free, however they do require your email address so they can send you the document by email.

Variety of Canadian Real Estate Forms: Here you'll find a wide variety of Canadian Real Estate Forms, however you do have to pay for the forms you want.

Ontario Real Estate Association Forms: These forms are provided by the Ontario Real Estate Association and are for the use of registered real estate agents.

Here you will find clear, concise, easy to read, and easy to understand information on Canadian Real Estate Law.

This site provides simple linking to common areas of real estate law, such as types of Real Estate Ownership, The Land Registry Systems, and Representations and Disclosure.

You won't find in-depth legal jargon here, it's purposely designed to help the public understand the basics of Canadian Real Estate Law in simple terms.