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What should I look for in a Real Estate Agent?
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There is a famous saying in real estate that the three most important things when buying a property are “Location, location and location”. Although location is only one of the many factors involved in buying a property, the saying rings true because you can change almost anything about a property, but you can’t change its location.
With WOWA.ca, you can keep up with recent transactions in your neighbourhood and find the top agents that have helped your neighbours buy or sell their homes. With a simple click, you can also view comprehensive agent profiles that go through their real estate experience, recent deals, personality, and commission rate.
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How to find a top real estate agent near you
1. If you are a seller, find your current neighbourhood. If you are a buyer, find a neighbourhood where you want to buy a property. You can customize your location in the search field on the map.
2. Check recent transactions in your area to get an idea about the active real estate agents in your neighbourhood. You can click on a transaction to get more information about the property type and the agent who powered the transaction.
3. Click or tap “Check Profile” to see the agent’s comprehensive and detailed profile.
4. Go through the agent’s profile to see if they match up with your criteria. Remember to look for the three most important factors: 1. Their local real estate experience, 2. Their personality and reviews by previous clients, and 3. Their commission rates.
5. Click or tap the “Message” button to get in contact with the agent for a free, no-obligation consultation.
We recommend contacting at least three of the top real estate agents in your neighbourhood to get the best selection possible. To help you in your search process, we have prepared a list of the top agents in your area below.
Congratulations! You are on your journey to finding the right real estate agent and real estate success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I message more than one agent?
Yes, you can! With WOWA.ca, you can message as many agents as you need to for a free, no-obligation consultation. We recommend messaging at least three agents to make sure you find one that works best for your unique situation.
Are you showing real estate brokers near me?
Yes, we show the real estate transactions of all licensed WOWA.ca real estate agents including sales representatives, brokers, and brokers of record.
Are the real estate transactions verified?
Yes, WOWA.ca validates the transactions of our licensed real estate agents. We are one of the first platforms in Canada to show the transactions of real estate agents and empower home buyers and sellers with this level of authenticity and transparency.
Are there any differences in the skills of sales representatives and real estate brokers?
Not necessarily. Many experienced real estate agents do not apply to become brokers. While brokers take additional courses and exams to obtain a broker’s license, the broker’s license is only required for those who want to own or manage a real estate brokerage.
What is the difference between a real estate agent and a realtor?
Practically speaking, there is very little difference between a real estate agent and a realtor or REALTOR®. The term REALTOR® is a trademark that is often used to refer to a real estate agent and almost all practicing real estate agents are also realtors. Legally, realtors are real estate agents that are either direct members of their provincial real estate association or have registered with the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Realtors have to comply with the REALTOR® Code. All active real estate agents are licensed and have to comply with the rules and regulations of their provincial governing body.
What are the largest real estate brokerages in Canada?
The largest real estate brokerages and franchises in Canada are:
- RE/MAX or Real Estate Maximums is an international real estate franchise headquartered in the US. They franchise their brand to over 120,000 agents in more than 100 countries and territories. RE/MAX first arrived in Canada in 1977 and is now the largest real estate franchise in Canada. In Ontario, some of the largest brokerages operating under the RE/MAX brand include RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., RE/MAX Realtron Realty Inc., RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc, RE/MAX West Realty Inc. and RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.
- Royal LePage is a Canadian real estate franchise with over 600 locations and almost 18,000 agents. In Ontario, some of the largest brokerages operating under the Royal LePage brand include Royal LePage Signature Realty, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. and Royal LePage Your Community Realty.
- HomeLife is a trademark of HomeLife Realty Services Limited, a Canadian real estate franchise with brokerages throughout Canada. In Ontario, some of the largest brokerages operating under the HomeLife brand include Homelife/Miracle Realty Ltd, Homelife Landmark Realty Inc. and Homelife New World Realty Inc.
- Century 21 is a global real estate franchise based in the US with over 122,000 real estate agents in 81 countries and territories worldwide. Century 21 opened its first Canadian office in B.C. in 1976 and now has over 400 offices throughout Canada. In Ontario, some of the largest brokerages operating under the Century 21 brand include Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc. and Century 21 People's Choice Realty Inc.
- Keller Williams is a global real estate franchise with more than 180,000 agents worldwide. It is considered to be the largest real estate franchise in the world as well as the leader in the US by sales volume. Some of the largest brokerages in Ontario under the Keller Williams brand are Keller Williams Energy Real Estate and Keller Williams Realty Centres.
- Right at Home Realty Inc. is Canada’s largest independent brokerage with 12 offices and over 5,000 members. Based in Toronto, it operates primarily in Ontario and is considered to be the largest brokerage in the province by both the number of agents and sales volume.
- Sutton is a Canadian real estate franchise with over 7,500 real estate agents and 200 offices across Canada. Some of the largest brokerages in Ontario under the Sutton brand are Sutton Group-Admiral Realty Inc and Sutton Group-Heritage Realty Inc.
- Ipro Realty is a Canadian real estate brokerage based in Brampton, Ontario with over 1,000 real estate agents.
- PurpleBricks is a UK-based real estate company with brokerages in the UK, Canada, and Germany. They offer a fixed fee selling commission for their real estate services.
- Coldwell Banker is an American real estate franchise owned by Realogy (NYSE: RLGY) with over 3,000 offices in 49 countries and territories. They were founded in 1906 and came to Canada in 1989.
Are there any differences between real estate agents from famous brokerages like RE/MAX and smaller less-known brokerages?
The brokerage alone will not tell you how much value a particular agent can bring you. Brokerages can provide a brand name, but ultimately it’s your real estate agent that will do the work to help you buy or sell a property. You can find poorly-rated agents in brokerages of some of the largest real estate franchises and you can find highly experienced agents in less well-known brokerages.
How many real estate agents are there in Canada?
In Canada, there are over 130,000 real estate agents represented by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Ontario has the most real estate agents in Canada with more than 79,000 real estate salespersons and brokers and 38 local real estate boards in Ontario. Of those 79,000 agents, over 56,000 are part of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TREB). B.C. is second with more than 23,000 real estate agents and 11 real estate boards.