DibzBest real estate websites in Canada: top 10 for 2026
Compare the 10 best real estate websites in Canada for 2026 on coverage, sold prices, value estimates, AI and list sharing, and see which to use in the GTA.
The best real estate websites in Canada in 2026 are REALTOR.ca for national coverage; HouseSigma, Zolo, Wahi and Zoocasa for sold prices; Condos.ca and Strata.ca for condo research; Rentals.ca for renters; and, if you're searching in the Greater Toronto Area, Dibz, which puts sold prices, value estimates, schools and shared lists in one place.
Below we compare all ten, including what each does well, so you can pick the right one for where and how you're searching.
Disclosure: Dibz is our product. We've tried to be fair: every competitor below is a real, active service in Canada as of September 2026, and we've noted their strengths alongside ours. Features change often, so check each site before you rely on it.
How big is the market these sites cover?
Picking the right site matters because there's a lot to sort through. On October 2, 2026, there were 25,232 homes for sale and 13,301 homes for rent on the MLS® in Toronto, York, Peel, Durham and Halton. Of the homes for sale, 3,451 had been listed in the previous seven days and 2,325 had an open house booked that week.
Source: Dibz analysis of active MLS® listings (TRREB, via PropTx), Oct 2, 2026
The mix also changes a lot by region. Toronto has about 40% of the GTA's homes for sale (10,061), and half of those are condo apartments. In York, Peel, Durham and Halton, detached and semi-detached homes make up most of what's listed. A good search site should make it easy to switch between those very different markets.
- Condo apartment
- Townhouse (freehold or condo)
- Detached, semi & link
- Other residential
Counts are active listings (homes for sale right now), not sales. Live data moves by a few listings between runs.
Source: Dibz analysis of active MLS® listings (TRREB, via PropTx), Oct 2, 2026
Show the numbers
| Condo apartment | Townhouse (freehold or condo) | Detached, semi & link | Other residential | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 5,130 | 1,003 | 3,456 | 472 |
| York | 1,059 | 832 | 3,141 | 312 |
| Peel | 975 | 808 | 2,610 | 155 |
| Durham | 182 | 486 | 1,814 | 217 |
| Halton | 506 | 526 | 1,451 | 97 |
How we compared Canada's real estate websites
We looked at six things that matter most when you're actually trying to buy or rent:
- Coverage: which regions and property types you can search.
- Sold prices: whether you can see what homes actually sold for, not just asking prices. In Ontario, MLS® board rules mean sold data is usually shown only to registered users, so a free sign-up is normal.
- Value estimates: an automated estimate of what a home is worth. None of these are appraisals.
- AI assistant: a chat-style helper that answers questions using listing and sales data.
- List sharing: whether you can build a list of homes together with a partner or family.
- Mobile app: whether there's an iPhone and Android app.
Best real estate websites in Canada compared (2026)
Here's how the ten stack up at a glance. A tick means we found the feature; a dash means we didn't.
| Coverage | Sold prices | Value estimates | AI assistant | List sharing | Mobile app | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibz | GTA and TRREB area (sale and rent) | Free account | Yes, with range | Dibz AI | Invite by link | Android; iPhone beta; web |
| REALTOR.ca | Canada-wide | Some regions only | — | — | — | ✓ |
| HouseSigma | Ontario, B.C., Alberta | Free account | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Zolo | Canada-wide | GTA, free account | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Condos.ca | Condo-focused | ✓ | Condos | — | — | ✓ |
| Strata.ca | Toronto-focused | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Wahi | ON, AB, B.C., SK, NS, NB | ✓ | ✓ | AI-assisted search | Co-buyer | ✓ |
| Zoocasa | Canada-wide | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Rentals.ca | Rentals across Canada | Not applicable | Rent reports | — | — | ✓ |
| Point2 Homes | Canada and U.S. rentals | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
A dash means we didn't find the feature in our September 2026 review. It may exist or launch later, so check the site itself.
Source: Dibz review of each website, September 2026
1. Dibz: best for GTA buyers and renters
Who it's for: anyone buying or renting in Toronto, Peel, York, Durham, Halton and the rest of the TRREB area.
Dibz is built on the live TRREB MLS® feed through PropTx, so every GTA home for sale and for rent shows up on one fast map. One switch flips the whole experience between buying and renting, which matters in a region where more than half of the 13,301 homes for rent are in the City of Toronto, mostly condos.
- Condo apartment
- Townhouse (freehold or condo)
- Detached, semi & link
- Other residential
Detached, semi & link includes basement and partial-house rentals.
Source: Dibz analysis of active for-lease MLS® listings (TRREB, via PropTx), Oct 2, 2026
Show the numbers
| Condo apartment | Townhouse (freehold or condo) | Detached, semi & link | Other residential | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 3,847 | 449 | 2,017 | 1,076 |
| York | 607 | 343 | 1,261 | 127 |
| Peel | 461 | 255 | 901 | 125 |
| Durham | 105 | 162 | 619 | 136 |
| Halton | 245 | 158 | 342 | 65 |
What sets Dibz apart is how much of the research you'd normally do across five tabs is already on the listing page:
- Sold and leased prices on the map (free account), from the last 7 days back to 2 years, shown beside what's for sale.
- Listing history for every time an address was listed, reduced, terminated, sold or leased.
- The Dibz Value Estimate, with a likely range, a confidence level and two years of estimated value, plus an estimated rent and yield for investors.
- Schools with Dibz scores based on EQAO results, neighbourhood insights from the census, and drive times from every home to your saved "My places".
- Dibz AI, an assistant that looks up live listings and sales before it answers. Free accounts get a daily question limit.
- Shared lists: invite a partner or family member by link, and everyone on the list can add and remove homes and see who added what. Our guide to buying a home together walks through it.
- Compare up to 4 homes, an Ontario mortgage calculator that includes land transfer tax and first-time buyer rebates, saved-search alerts, and booking showings with a licensed agent.
Honest limitations: Dibz covers Toronto, the GTA and nearby cities on the TRREB MLS® (such as Hamilton, Barrie, Kitchener and Niagara). If you're searching in Ottawa, Vancouver or Calgary, use one of the national sites below. The Android app is on Google Play, the iPhone app is in beta on TestFlight while it's in App Store review, and the website works today in any browser.
Dibz is operated by HighPoint Homes Realty, Brokerage. When you message an agent or book a showing on Dibz, a licensed Ontario real estate agent helps you.
2. REALTOR.ca: best national coverage
Run by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), REALTOR.ca shows MLS® listings from boards across the country. It's the default starting point for many Canadians, and its apps are polished, with mortgage calculators, neighbourhood information and easy contact with listing agents.
Strengths: the broadest coverage in Canada, trusted brand, consistent across provinces. Keep in mind: sold prices are available only in some regions, and it's a listings portal rather than an analysis tool.
3. HouseSigma: strong sold data across three provinces
HouseSigma made sold prices widely accessible in Ontario and now covers British Columbia and Alberta too. Its estimates, sold comparables and market trend pages are popular with buyers who like to dig into numbers.
Strengths: deep sold history, home value estimates, well-reviewed apps. Keep in mind: you'll need a free account for sold data. It's also a brokerage, so its agents may reach out if you request help.
4. Zolo: national search with GTA sold data
Zolo is a brokerage-owned portal with listings across Canada and a long-running mobile app. It shows sold prices and listing history in the Greater Toronto Area and offers a home value estimator.
Strengths: national reach, market stats by city, mature apps. Keep in mind: sold data is focused on the GTA, and it requires sign-in.
5. Condos.ca: best for condo-specific research
If you're shopping for a condo, Condos.ca's building pages are genuinely useful: sales and average prices by building, price per square foot, and price history.
Strengths: building-level analytics that houses-first sites don't match. Keep in mind: it's condo-focused, so freehold buyers will want a second tool.
6. Strata.ca: Toronto analytics and building insights
Strata.ca focuses on Toronto and surrounding areas, with neighbourhood market insights, sold history and estimates, plus extras like the likelihood of multiple offers.
Strengths: detailed local analytics, especially for Toronto condos. Keep in mind: a narrower geographic focus than the national portals.
7. Wahi: search built for co-buyers
Wahi offers MLS® search in several provinces with sold history, a home estimate tool and a co-buyer feature that lets two people like or pass on homes and see their matches.
Strengths: couples-friendly matching, broad provincial coverage. Keep in mind: Wahi is also a brokerage, so services are tied to its own agents.
8. Zoocasa: listings plus market reports
Zoocasa combines MLS® listings across Canada with sold data, a home value estimator and frequent market reports.
Strengths: national search, useful market commentary. Keep in mind: like several others here, it's brokerage-backed.
9. Rentals.ca: best for renters across Canada
Rentals.ca is a rental marketplace with apps for iPhone and Android, map search and alerts. Its monthly national rent report is widely quoted.
Strengths: rental-only focus, good filters (including pets), national rent data. Keep in mind: it's for renting, not buying, and listings come from its own marketplace rather than the MLS®.
10. Point2 Homes: long-running, now rental-focused
Point2 Homes has helped people search for homes for more than 20 years. It has shifted its focus to rentals in Canada and the U.S., with tools to search, apply and pay rent.
Strengths: familiar brand, rental tools beyond search. Keep in mind: less useful for buyers than it once was.
Which real estate website should you use?
- Buying or renting in the GTA: start with Dibz. Sold prices, value estimates, schools, commute times, AI answers and shared lists live in one place, and the data comes straight from the TRREB MLS®.
- Searching outside the GTA: REALTOR.ca for coverage, plus HouseSigma, Zolo or Wahi where they offer sold data.
- Condo deep-dives: add Condos.ca or Strata.ca for building-level history.
- Renting outside the GTA: Rentals.ca.
Many buyers use two tools: one for national or broad coverage and one for deep local analysis. If your search is in the GTA, Dibz is designed to be that one place. If this is your first purchase, our first-time home buyer guide for Ontario covers the steps from pre-approval to keys.
How to get the most out of any home search site
- Create a free account. In Ontario, sold prices and listing history usually need one.
- Read sold prices, not just asking prices. Our guide on how to read sold prices in the GTA explains comps, days on market and list-to-sale ratios.
- Treat estimates as a starting point. Automated values aren't appraisals. Confirm with a licensed professional before you offer.
- Set alerts early. New listings arrive in waves, and the fall wave is big (see the chart below). Instant alerts help you see the good ones first.
- Budget for closing costs. See closing costs in Ontario before you set your price range.
How big is the fall wave? New for-sale listings in the GTA went from 2,710 in the week of August 31 to 4,125 in the week starting Labour Day (September 7) and 4,314 the week after, a jump of about 50%. New rentals didn't follow the same pattern.
- For sale
- For lease
Weeks run Monday to Sunday, Toronto time, and are labelled by their Monday. Counts every listing entered in the week, whatever happened to it later.
Source: Dibz analysis of new MLS® listings (TRREB, via PropTx), Jul 6 – Sep 27, 2026
Show the numbers
| For sale | For lease | |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6 | 3,635 | 4,154 |
| Jul 13 | 3,323 | 3,812 |
| Jul 20 | 3,066 | 3,330 |
| Jul 27 | 2,675 | 3,335 |
| Aug 3 | 2,844 | 3,749 |
| Aug 10 | 3,010 | 3,653 |
| Aug 17 | 2,830 | 3,290 |
| Aug 24 | 2,487 | 2,699 |
| Aug 31 | 2,710 | 3,247 |
| Sep 7 | 4,125 | 2,965 |
| Sep 14 | 4,314 | 3,193 |
| Sep 21 | 3,755 | 2,797 |
FAQ
What is the best real estate website in Canada?
It depends on where you're searching. REALTOR.ca has the widest national coverage. For sold prices, HouseSigma, Zolo, Wahi and Zoocasa are strong in the regions they cover. For the Greater Toronto Area, Dibz puts sold prices, value estimates, schools, commute times, AI answers and shared lists on one map, built on the live TRREB MLS® feed.
Which Canadian real estate website shows sold prices?
Several do, including Dibz (GTA), HouseSigma, Zolo (GTA), Condos.ca, Strata.ca, Wahi and Zoocasa. REALTOR.ca shows sold prices only in some regions. In Ontario, you'll typically need a free account because MLS® board rules restrict sold data to registered users.
How many homes are for sale in the GTA right now?
On October 2, 2026, there were 25,232 active homes for sale and 13,301 homes for rent on the MLS® across Toronto, York, Peel, Durham and Halton. About 40% of the for-sale homes were in the City of Toronto. Live counts change every day, so check a live map such as Dibz for today's numbers.
Is REALTOR.ca the same as the MLS®?
Not quite. MLS® systems are run by local real estate boards, such as TRREB in the GTA, and REALTOR.ca is CREA's public website that displays listings from those boards across Canada. Other sites, including Dibz, show MLS® listings through licensed data feeds, often with extra tools such as sold prices for registered users.
Is Dibz free?
Yes. Dibz is free for buyers and renters. You can browse listings without an account, and a free account unlocks sold and leased prices, value estimates, listing history and Dibz AI.
Does Dibz cover all of Canada, and is it a brokerage?
Not all of Canada: Dibz covers Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area and nearby cities on TRREB's MLS®, including Peel, York, Durham, Halton, Hamilton and Barrie; for other cities, use a national site such as REALTOR.ca. Dibz is operated by HighPoint Homes Realty, Brokerage, so the agents you message or book showings with are licensed Ontario real estate professionals.
Are online home value estimates accurate?
They're useful for getting a feel for price, but they're automated and can miss things like renovations or condition. Dibz shows a range and a confidence level for that reason. Always confirm with a licensed professional before making an offer.
Sources
- CREA: REALTOR.ca
- Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)
- Real Estate Council of Ontario: Information for buyers
- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada: Buying a home
- Market counts: Dibz analysis of active and new MLS® listings (TRREB, via PropTx), October 2, 2026. Counts are active listings and new listings only, not sales.
This article is general information, not financial or legal advice. Competitor features were checked in September 2026 and may change.
Dibz is a home search app for the Greater Toronto Area, built on the live TRREB MLS® feed. We write these guides from what we see in the market every day and check every rule and number against official sources, listed at the end of each article. Charts marked "Dibz analysis" are calculated from active MLS® listings on the date shown.
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