Best Realtor in Aldershot, Burlington (2027): How to Choose

By Jatin Dua · Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty · Updated 2 November 2026 · 9 min read — How to pick an Aldershot, Burlington agent for 2027: three years of prices, the Hamilton gap, Aldershot GO plans and the questions to ask.

This guide is for Aldershot homeowners thinking about selling in 2027 and for buyers looking at Burlington’s west end, including people moving from Hamilton, Oakville or Toronto. You will get three years of Burlington price data, a side-by-side with Hamilton next door, what is planned around Aldershot GO, and a simple way to judge an agent before you sign.

What makes Aldershot different from the rest of Burlington?

Aldershot is Burlington’s west end. It was once a separate village in East Flamborough Township and became part of Burlington in 1958. It sits on Burlington Bay, the body of water most people now call Hamilton Harbour, and it borders the City of Hamilton.

A few things shape the local market:

• Two rail options at one station. Aldershot GO, at 1199 Waterdown Road, is served by GO Transit’s Lakeshore West line and by VIA Rail. The station has free, reserved and carpool parking.
• Royal Botanical Gardens. RBG Centre is at 680 Plains Road West. RBG calls itself Canada’s largest botanical garden, with gardens and nature lands spread across Hamilton and Burlington.
• Harbour, not open lake. Homes near the water face the sheltered harbour rather than Lake Ontario. My guide to living on Hamilton Harbour in Aldershot explains why that matters for pricing and permits.
• A buyer pool on both sides of a city line. Many Aldershot buyers also look in Hamilton, so your agent has to price against two markets, not one.

What are Burlington home prices doing heading into 2027?

TRREB’s community reports for Burlington do not list Aldershot as its own community, so the numbers below are city-wide. Use them for the trend, then ask any agent for recent sales on streets near yours.

Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same periods of 2025 and 2024 (City of Burlington, median sold prices and average days on market).

What this means for Aldershot:

• Detached prices held flat. The detached median barely moved from 2025, while most GTA cities fell. Detached sales slipped 2%.
• Townhouses and condos softened. The freehold townhouse median fell 6.7% and the condo townhouse median fell 7.1%, even though condo townhouse sales rose 25.7%.
• Homes take longer to sell. Detached homes averaged 29 days on market, up from 22 days in the same months of 2024. Condo apartments averaged 52 days.
• Rates turned up. The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on 28 October 2026, and big-bank prime rose to 4.70%. The next decision is 9 December 2026.

How do Aldershot prices compare with Hamilton next door?

Because Aldershot touches Hamilton, many buyers compare the two before they book a showing. The gap is large.

Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 (City of Burlington and City of Hamilton, median sold prices and average days on market).

For a seller, this means an Aldershot listing has to explain why it is worth more than a similar Hamilton home a few minutes away: the Burlington address, GO and VIA access, the gardens, the schools you have confirmed with the board. For a buyer, it means Hamilton is a real alternative, and a good agent should say so rather than steer you to one side of the line.

Hamilton’s detached median fell 5.5% from 2025, while Burlington’s stayed flat. That widening gap is one reason some Hamilton buyers who once stretched into Aldershot may now stay put.

A useful test for any agent you interview: ask them to bring three recent Burlington sales and two recent Hamilton sales that a buyer for your home would also have seen. Then ask how they would explain the price difference in the listing, the photos and the showing. If they have never looked at the Hamilton side, they are pricing with half the picture.

What is planned around Aldershot GO?

The City of Burlington has been planning for more homes around its three GO stations: Aldershot, Burlington and Appleby. The city says the goal is to focus future growth near higher-order transit and protect established neighbourhoods. This work began as the Mobility Hubs Study in 2017–2018 and continued as the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Area-Specific Planning Project.

Where it stands, according to the city’s project page:

• Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 2 (OPA 2) for the station areas, along with a Community Planning Permit By-law in principle.
• On 10 October 2025, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved OPA 2 with modifications.
• On 31 October 2025, the city was told appeals had been filed. Parts of OPA 2 are in force, but the Community Planning Permit By-law cannot go to Council until the appeals tied to it are resolved or narrowed.

Why this matters: if you own near the station, a buyer may ask what could be built next door. If you are buying, check the city’s plan maps for the address before you firm up. An agent who works Aldershot should be able to tell you which streets fall inside the station area and which do not, and should say “I will check” rather than guess.

How much do you need to buy a home in Aldershot?

All of Burlington’s 2026 medians are under $1.5 million, so an insured mortgage with less than 20% down is possible. The minimum down payment in Canada is 5% of the first $500,000 and 10% of the part between $500,000 and $1.5 million.

• Detached at $1,249,750: at least $99,975 down.
• Semi-detached at $885,000: at least $63,500.
• Freehold townhouse at $860,000: at least $61,000.
• Condo apartment at $529,950: at least $27,995.

With less than 20% down you pay a CMHC insurance premium, which is added to the loan. Burlington buyers pay Ontario land transfer tax but not Toronto’s municipal tax. On a $1,249,750 home, Ontario’s tax works out to about $21,470 before any first-time buyer refund, which can be up to $4,000.

Which questions should you ask an Aldershot realtor before hiring?

RECO, the provincial regulator, suggests interviewing at least three agents, asking about their experience in the neighbourhood and with your type of property, and calling past clients. Then ask questions that only someone who knows the west end can answer well:

1. “Which recent Burlington and Hamilton sales would you compare my home to, and why?”
2. “Is this address inside the Aldershot GO station area, and what could be built nearby?”
3. “If the lot is near the harbour or a creek, will we need anything from the conservation authority?”
4. “How will you reach buyers commuting by GO or VIA, and buyers coming from Hamilton?”
5. “What is the total fee, the share offered to a buyer’s brokerage, and what changes if you act for both sides?”
6. “How long is the agreement, and how long is the holdover period?”

You can compare the answers with my city-wide guide to choosing a Burlington realtor and my top Burlington neighbourhoods for 2027.

How do commission and listing agreements work in Ontario?

There is no set commission rate in Ontario. RECO says the amount is agreed between you and the brokerage. It can be a fixed dollar amount, a percentage of the price, or both, but it cannot be based on how far the sale price beats the list price.

Your representation agreement must be in writing and should list the services you will get. The expiry date must appear clearly on the first page. Most agreements also have a holdover clause, which can make a fee payable after the agreement ends if a buyer you met during the listing buys later. There is no standard length for either the agreement or the holdover, so agree on both before you sign. My guide to the holdover clause in Ontario listing agreements shows how it plays out.

What are the red flags when choosing an agent in Aldershot?

• A price based on 2024 or early 2025 sales, before this year’s softer numbers.
• No mention of Hamilton as competition, or no plan for buyers who are comparing both cities.
• Promises about what will or will not be built near Aldershot GO, with no reference to the city’s plans.
• Services promised out loud that never appear in the written agreement.
• An agent who cannot be found on RECO’s public register, or who has disciplinary history they did not mention.

What to do next

1. Use the estimator above for a first value range, then ask each agent for recent sales near your street.
2. Look up every agent you are considering on RECO’s public register.
3. Check the City of Burlington’s station-area plan maps if you are near Aldershot GO.
4. Gather your survey, permits and any conservation approvals before you list.
5. Interview at least three agents and read the expiry, holdover and services sections before you sign.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• TRREB Community Housing Market Report: Burlington, Q2 2026 (community names)
• City of Burlington: Major Transit Station Areas (Get Involved Burlington)
• GO Transit: Aldershot GO station details
• Royal Botanical Gardens: Plan your visit
• Aldershot, Ontario (Wikipedia, history and annexation)
• RECO: How do I choose a real estate agent as a seller?
• RECO: Signing a contract with a real estate brokerage
• Bank of Canada: Policy rate raised to 2.50% (28 October 2026)

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