Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
The best realtor in Berczy Village for 2027 prices from recent Markham sales of your home type, prepares a 1990s or 2000s home properly, and puts every fee and service in writing. Markham’s detached median was $1,420,000 from January to October 2026, down 6.5%. Commission is negotiable, so interview at least three agents.
This guide is for Berczy Village homeowners who plan to sell in 2027 and for buyers who want to live in this part of north Markham. You will see Markham’s real price numbers, what makes homes here different to sell, the questions to ask any agent, and how commission and listing agreements work in Ontario.
What makes Berczy Village different from the rest of Markham?
Berczy Village is a planned community in north Markham. It is bounded by Major Mackenzie Drive to the north, McCowan Road to the east, 16th Avenue to the south and Kennedy Road to the west. It is named after William Berczy, who founded Markham. Bur Oak Avenue, Castlemore Avenue and The Bridle Walk are its main inside roads.
The land was farmland, partly owned by Frederick Bagg, a Jersey cattle breeder. Construction started in the mid-1990s and most homes were finished by the early 2000s. A later section, Upper Unionville, was built on the former Beckett family farm, with work starting in 2011 and finishing in 2017. TRREB reports the area as a community called Berczy within the City of Markham.
Parks and schools buyers will ask about
Berczy Park is split by Bur Oak Avenue and has soccer fields, a playground and a pond. Frederick Bagg Park and Nördlingen Park, named after Markham’s twin city in Germany, are also in the community. Schools listed in the area include Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School, All Saints Catholic Elementary School, Beckett Farm Public School, Castlemore Public School and Stonebridge Public School. Which one serves a given house depends on the address, so buyers must check with the board.
What are Markham home prices heading into 2027?
These are city-wide Markham numbers, not Berczy Village prices. They show the trend. Your street, lot, updates and finished basement will move your number.
| Markham home type | Median sold price, Jan–Oct 2026 | Change vs 2025 | Sales change vs 2025 | Average days on market, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,420,000 | −6.5% | +10.6% | 29 |
| Semi-detached | $1,025,000 | −12.2% | +2.7% | 28 |
| Freehold townhouse | $999,990 | −10.9% | +3.7% | 29 |
| Condo townhouse | $750,000 | −9.1% | +22.3% | 37 |
| Condo apartment | $558,000 | −13.2% | −0.2% | 39 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025 (City of Markham, median sold prices and average days on market).
Markham shows a clear pattern: prices are lower, but more homes are selling. Detached sales rose 10.6% even as the median fell 6.5%. Buyers came back once prices eased. Days on market went the other way. Detached homes averaged 29 days in 2026, up from 19 days in the same months of 2024.
In October 2026, TRREB reported 111 detached sales in Markham at a median of $1,350,000, selling at about 97% of list price on average. Markham had about 4.1 months of inventory across all home types by TRREB’s trend measure. For more detail on your own home, see how much a house is worth in Markham.
How should a Berczy Village home be prepared for sale?
Many Berczy Village homes are now 20 to 30 years old. That is the age when buyers start asking about the roof, windows, furnace, air conditioner and water heater. A strong agent plans for those questions before the listing goes live.
- Gather records. Receipts and dates for any replaced roof, furnace, windows or air conditioner help buyers trust the price.
- Fix the small things. Dated light fixtures, worn caulking and tired paint make a home look older than it is.
- Consider a pre-listing inspection. It can show problems early, so you can fix them or price them in, rather than lose a buyer after an inspection.
- Price against the right homes. A Berczy Village house with a new roof and updated kitchen should not be priced like one with original finishes, and the reverse.
- Reach buyers across the GTA. Families looking here may also be weighing Unionville, Cornell, Richmond Hill and Scarborough.
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Which questions should you ask a Berczy Village realtor?
RECO, Ontario’s real estate regulator, recommends interviewing at least three agents, asking about their experience with your neighbourhood and home type, and calling their past clients. These questions help you compare them fairly:
- “Which recent Markham sales would you compare my home to, and how did you adjust for condition?”
- “What would you fix or leave alone before listing?”
- “What price would you list at, and what happens if there are no offers after two weeks?”
- “What is the total fee, the share for the buyer’s brokerage, and the change if you represent both sides?”
- “Which services will be listed in the agreement?”
- “Can I speak with two recent clients?”
Look up each agent on RECO’s public register, which shows registration status and enforcement history from the past five years. For the wider view, read my guide to choosing a realtor in Markham, and my notes on choosing an agent in neighbouring Unionville.
How does commission work when you sell in Markham?
In Ontario, commission is negotiable. RECO says the amount is agreed between you and the brokerage and is not set or approved by RECO, the government or any board. It can be a fixed fee, a percentage, or both, but it cannot be based on how far the sale price lands above or below the list price.
Your listing agreement should show the total fee and how much goes to the buyer’s brokerage. It should also say what happens if the same brokerage ends up representing the buyer too. You do not have to agree to that. If you refuse, the agreement should explain what happens next, such as a referral to another representative.
Buyers in Markham pay Ontario’s land transfer tax but not Toronto’s municipal land transfer tax, which applies only inside the City of Toronto. Qualifying first-time buyers can get a provincial refund of up to $4,000.
What should a Berczy Village listing agreement include?
RECO lists what to look for before you sign:
- An expiry date shown clearly on the first page. There is no standard length; it can be a day, weeks or months.
- A holdover clause whose length you agreed to. It can make a fee payable if a buyer who saw your home during the listing buys it after the agreement ends. My guide to the holdover clause in Ontario explains how it works.
- A written list of services. There is no standard package, so do not assume anything not written down.
- Every way the agreement can end, with any penalties or costs.
RECO notes there is no minimum or standard holdover length and the clause mainly protects the brokerage. If a buyer introduced during your first listing buys during the holdover period, a fee may still be payable under that clause, even after you have moved on. Read exactly when it applies and agree on a short, clear term before you sign.
What should Berczy Village buyers check before making an offer?
First, compare the right homes. Two houses on the same street can differ by tens of thousands of dollars because of the roof, mechanicals, kitchen and basement. Ask your agent for the closest sold matches, not the Markham median.
Second, make an inspection part of your plan. On a home built in the late 1990s or early 2000s, original parts may be close to the end of their life. My guide to home inspection condition wording in Ontario shows how to protect yourself in the offer.
Third, confirm schools. Use the York Region District School Board’s school locator with the exact street address. The board says boundaries can change and that new students in growing areas may be placed in another school for a time. Check with the Catholic board too if that applies.
Fourth, check your financing. The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on 28 October 2026 and prime rose to 4.70%. Markham’s detached median is under $1.5 million, so many buyers can still put down less than 20%, but your pre-approval should be recent.
What are the red flags when choosing a Markham real estate agent?
- A list price well above every other agent’s, with no sold comparables behind it.
- No plan for an older home’s condition questions.
- A long agreement and long holdover pushed at the first meeting.
- Steering buyers to homes that pay more commission. RECO says this breaches the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002.
- No record on RECO’s public register, or evasive answers about enforcement history.
In my view, Berczy Village sellers in 2027 will be rewarded for preparation more than for timing. Markham buyers are active again, but they compare closely and walk away from surprises. Gather your records, fix the small things and price to recent sales. This is my opinion, not a forecast, and the Bank of Canada has said more increases are possible.
What to do next
- Get a first value range from the estimator above, then ask agents for recent Markham sold comparables for your home type.
- Collect receipts and dates for any major updates to your home.
- Check every agent on RECO’s public register and interview at least three.
- Read the expiry, holdover and services sections of the agreement before signing.
- Buyers: confirm the school for the exact address and book an inspection.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best realtor in Berczy Village, Markham?
The best realtor in Berczy Village for 2027 is one who prices from recent Markham sales of your home type, adjusts honestly for condition and updates, and markets to buyers across the GTA. RECO recommends interviewing at least three agents, calling their past clients and checking its public register before you sign any agreement.
What are the boundaries of Berczy Village in Markham?
Berczy Village in Markham is bounded by Major Mackenzie Drive to the north, McCowan Road to the east, 16th Avenue to the south and Kennedy Road to the west. Bur Oak Avenue, Castlemore Avenue and The Bridle Walk are its main internal roads. TRREB reports the area as the Berczy community.
What is the average house price in Berczy Village?
This guide uses Markham-wide figures rather than neighbourhood prices. Across Markham, the detached median was $1,420,000 from January to October 2026, down 6.5% from 2025, per TRREB MLS data via REALM. Semis had a median of $1,025,000 and freehold townhouses $999,990. Berczy Village homes can sell above or below these numbers.
When were the houses in Berczy Village built?
Construction in Berczy Village began in the mid-1990s, and most homes were completed by the early 2000s. The Upper Unionville section, on the former Beckett family farm, started in 2011 and was finished in 2017. Many Berczy Village homes are now 20 to 30 years old, so buyers should check the roof and mechanical systems.
What high school is in Berczy Village?
Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School is listed among the schools in Berczy Village, Markham, along with several elementary schools. The school that serves a specific house depends on its address, so check it with the York Region District School Board’s school locator. The board says boundaries can change, so confirm before you buy.
How long does it take to sell a house in Markham in 2026?
Markham detached homes averaged 29 days on market from January to October 2026, up from 19 days in the same period of 2024, per TRREB MLS data via REALM. Condo townhouses averaged 37 days and condo apartments 39 days. Berczy Village sellers should plan for a few weeks of marketing, not a few days.
Is realtor commission negotiable in Markham?
Yes. Commission in Markham, as everywhere in Ontario, is agreed between you and the brokerage. RECO says it is not set by RECO, government or real estate boards, and it can be a flat fee, a percentage or both. Get the total fee and the buyer-brokerage share in writing before you sign a listing agreement.
Do I need 20% down to buy a house in Markham?
Not always. Markham’s detached median was $1,420,000 in 2026, under the $1.5 million cap for insured mortgages, so a buyer at that price needs 5% of the first $500,000 plus 10% of the rest, or $117,000. At $1.5 million or more, at least 20% down is required, as of November 2026.
Do Markham home buyers pay Toronto land transfer tax?
No. Toronto’s municipal land transfer tax only applies to homes inside the City of Toronto. Buyers in Berczy Village and the rest of Markham pay Ontario’s land transfer tax only. Qualifying first-time buyers can claim a provincial refund of up to $4,000 if they move in within nine months of the transfer.
Sources
- RECO – How do I choose a real estate agent as a seller?
- RECO – Signing a contract with a real estate brokerage
- RECO – Concerns about steering based on commission
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2026
- Berczy Village (background, boundaries, history, parks)
- York Region District School Board – School Locator
- Ontario – Land transfer tax refunds for first-time homebuyers
- Bank of Canada – Policy rate announcement, 28 October 2026
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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, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.