Commission isn’t set by law, it’s negotiable and confirmed in your listing agreement.

In Oakville, many listings are structured as a total commission that’s split between the listing brokerage and the buyer’s brokerage (a common example is 5% total, split 2.5%/2.5%), but the exact amount and split depend on the plan you choose, the property, and the marketing strategy.

That depends on what you sign. Your listing/representation agreement can include terms that outline when commission is owed, including situations like a buyer introduced during the listing period or during a “holdover” period after expiry.

If you want the flexibility to reserve a private buyer, that should be discussed and written into the agreement upfront.

It depends on demand, competition, and how your home shows. In a strong market, an offer date can create urgency and concentrate buyer activity. In a softer market, taking offers anytime can reduce friction and widen the buyer pool. If competing offers happen, you still control the strategy, accept, negotiate, or reject.

Pricing is based on recent comparable sales, active competition, buyer demand, and what your home will realistically compete with in today’s market, not just what a neighbour got last year.

The goal is to position your home so it attracts serious buyers early and protects your leverage during negotiations.

Overpricing in the first 7–14 days. That’s when your listing gets the most attention, the most showing requests, and the strongest buyers. If a home misses that first window, sellers often end up chasing the market with price reductions, and that can cost more than pricing correctly from day one.

Not always, but presentation matters because your first showing is online.

Even if you don’t “full stage,” simple improvements (decluttering, lighting, paint touch-ups, and room layout) can make photos stronger, increase showings, and improve offer confidence.