Hausee — Canada's Home Buying Co-Pilot

Your step-by-step digital co-pilot to navigate the complex Canadian home buying process. Educate yourself, simulate detailed financial scenarios, match with pre-vetted real estate agents, and receive cash back.

Is Realtor Cashback Legal in Canada?

The short answer is yes, real estate commission rebates are 100% legal in Ontario, BC, and Alberta, provided they are structured and disclosed correctly to all participating parties, including lenders.

Province-by-Province Regulations:

  • Ontario (RECO & TRESA): Commission sharing with unregistered buyers is prohibited, but brokerages can legally rebate commission directly to their client (the buyer) as a cash incentive, documented in the BRA or transaction paperwork.
  • British Columbia (BCFSA): Commission rebates are fully legal. Brokerages must disclose the cashback payment on the standard disclosure forms before writing the offer.
  • Alberta (RECA): Rebates are legal. Disclosing the rebate on the closing settlement statement is required to ensure complete lender transparency and compliance.

Our reverse marketplace Hausee Select connects you with top-tier, compliant Canadian brokerages who put their rebate terms in writing upfront.