Published 16 September 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
The best realtor in Toronto prices from recent local sales by home type and can explain the current market in numbers. In August 2026, Toronto recorded 1,767 sales at an average of $979,684, selling at 97% of asking after 35 days on average; detached homes averaged $1,525,749. Verify RECO registration and get the pricing plan and terms in writing.
Is there an official best realtor in Toronto?
No. No regulator or board ranks agents, so every “best realtor in Toronto” list is marketing, including self-published ones. What you can judge is evidence: registration on RECO’s public register, recent sales in your home type and price band, how the agent arrives at a price, and the terms they put in writing.
Toronto market numbers, August 2026
| Home type | Sales | Average price | Median price | Avg sale-to-list | Avg days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | 1,767 | $979,684 | $770,000 | 97% | 35 |
| Detached | 550 | $1,525,749 | $1,170,000 | 97% | 30 |
| Semi-detached | 159 | $1,110,639 | $981,000 | — | — |
| Freehold townhouse | 45 | $1,026,018 | $962,000 | — | — |
| Condo townhouse | 120 | $712,296 | $661,650 | — | — |
| Condo apartment | 885 | $651,648 | $550,000 | 96% | 39 |
Source: TRREB Market Watch, August 2026, Toronto municipal figures.
What the numbers mean for you
Toronto is really dozens of markets. Condo apartments made up half of August’s sales and sold at 96% of asking after 39 days, while detached homes sold faster, in 30 days. A downtown condo, a Leaside detached home and an Etobicoke bungalow need completely different pricing, which is why an agent should price from sales in your neighbourhood and building, not the city average. Browse my Toronto neighbourhood comparisons.
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Neighbourhood and street, school catchment, transit access, lot frontage and parking for houses; building, floor, exposure, fees and reserve fund for condos. Toronto also has its own municipal land transfer tax on top of Ontario’s, which changes what buyers can afford at each price point. See the land transfer tax calculator.
Five checks for any agent
Use these with everyone you interview, including me.
| What to check | How to check it yourself | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Search the name on RECO’s public register; confirm category and brokerage | Name not found, or brokerage differs from the business card |
| Local sales evidence | Ask for units sold in your building or pocket in the past 12 months, with addresses | “Top 1%” with no comparison group or period |
| Pricing method | Ask which three sales they would anchor your price to, and why | A number with no comparables, or a number far above every comparable |
| Representation | Ask how client versus self-represented status applies to you under TRESA | Vague answers about who they work for when both sides are involved |
| Contract terms | Read the holdover period, cancellation terms and the commission split in writing | Pressure to sign the same day |
Where I fit
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty. Our office is at 799 The Queensway in Toronto, and I work with buyers and sellers across the GTA, including Toronto. I price from Toronto sales data, not a GTA average, and put the plan, commission and exit terms in writing. See my Toronto community guide and use the estimator on this page for a starting range.
The takeaway
Choose a Toronto agent on evidence: RECO registration, recent sales in your home type, pricing built from local comparables and written terms. In August 2026 Toronto homes sold at 97% of asking after 35 days on average, so pricing correctly from day one matters.
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Send your address or neighbourhood and home type. I will reply with the comparables I would use and a written plan.
I will come back to you personally, usually the same day. If it is urgent, call or text 833-330-1925.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best realtor in Toronto?
No official ranking exists. Choose on RECO registration, recent sales in your neighbourhood and home type, pricing logic and written terms. Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty at 799 The Queensway, works with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA.
What is the average home price in Toronto?
TRREB reported 1,767 City of Toronto sales in August 2026 at an average of $979,684 and a median of $770,000.
What is the average detached house price in Toronto?
City of Toronto detached homes averaged $1,525,749 on 550 sales in August 2026, with a median of $1,170,000.
What is the average condo price in Toronto?
City of Toronto condo apartments averaged $651,648 on 885 sales in August 2026, with a median of $550,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Toronto?
City of Toronto homes averaged 35 days on market in August 2026; detached 30 days and condo apartments 39 days.
Do Toronto buyers pay double land transfer tax?
Yes, buyers in the City of Toronto pay both Ontario and Toronto municipal land transfer tax, with rebates for eligible first-time buyers.
Sources
- TRREB Market Watch, August 2026 — district tables W06, W07 and W08 for all home types, detached and condo apartment, plus the MLS® HPI benchmark page. Accessed 16 September 2026.
- Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) — public register of registrants, registration categories and disciplinary decisions. Accessed 16 September 2026.
- Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 — the statute governing Ontario real estate registrants, in force in its current form since 1 December 2023. Accessed 16 September 2026.
Related reading
- Toronto neighbourhood comparisons
- Best realtor in downtown Toronto
- How long it takes to sell in Toronto
- 21 questions to ask a realtor
About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Etobicoke. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA, with deep local knowledge of the west end. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume. Every market figure here comes from TRREB’s published tables and every rule from RECO or Ontario legislation, so you can check all of it without asking me.
Reach me at connect@jatindua.com or 833-330-1925, or book a call.