Use our Ontario real estate commission calculator to estimate the total fees for selling your home in Ontario.

Quick answer: Average Ontario commission is 5% (2.5% per agent). On a $900K GTA home, expect $45,000 in commission plus 13% HST ($5,850). Total: $50,850.

Real estate commission calculator

This real estate commission calculator helps calculate the commission paid to both the seller’s and buyer’s agent on the purchase of a home in Ontario.

What percentage do most realtors charge in Ontario?

The typical real estate commission in Ontario is 5%, split 50/50 between agents:

  • Listing agent: 2.5%
  • Buyer’s agent: 2.5%

The full commission is typically paid by the seller from sale proceeds.

Ontario Commission Examples by Sale Price

Sale Price Commission (5%) HST (13%) Total Cost You Keep
$500,000 $25,000 $3,250 $28,250 $471,750
$700,000 $35,000 $4,550 $39,550 $660,450
$900,000 $45,000 $5,850 $50,850 $849,150
$1,200,000 $60,000 $7,800 $67,800 $1,132,200
$1,500,000 $75,000 $9,750 $84,750 $1,415,250

Note: Land transfer tax is a separate cost paid by the buyer.