General Frequently asked questions

We highly recommend getting started with the Seller Info page to learn how to list with us.

• 1. Please log in to your account by using the login page.
• 2. You will automatically be taken to your Account Menu.
• 3. You will then be presented with several buttons offering various categories of changes you can make.

By default, the Google Map pointer is positioned according to the street address used in your listing. We have a map editor that allows you to drag the marker position yourself to the exact position it should be in, in case of any inaccuracies. Here's how to change it:

• 1. Please log in to your account by using the login page.
• 2. You will automatically be taken to your Account Menu.
• 3. Click on the "Map Location" link
• 4. A new page will open of the existing map with "drag and drop" functionality.
• 5. Follow the instructions on that page to change the marker position.

Absolutely - in addition to your main property type, you can select up to 4 additional property types in the field called "Additional Property Types" when adding or editing your listing. Not only will your listing show up in search results for the main property type you selected, but you will equally show up in search results for the additional categories. This is very handy when there are crossovers between property types; for instance, a large empty lot may also be considered an acreage as well as land for sale.

After choosing your primary ad type, which is usually "For Sale", there is a section under the price field called "Other Pricing Options" when editing or adding your listing. You can specify pricing for any other combination of ad types, such as for rent, rent-to-own, and for lease. If any prices are specified, they will show up on your listing page in a box called "Other Pricing Options".

Another benefit to having more than 1 pricing option is that your listing will be tailored to the searcher's criteria if they specify an ad type. For example, if someone is searching for rental homes in Toronto, and you've added a rental price in your "Other Pricing Options", your listing will show up as a rental property in the search result. Once they click on your listing, they will then see your sale price along with the rental price.

Yes - both video & virtual tour links can be added to your listing, with a clickable button for each that shows up on your listing page.

If you have a video or virtual tour of your property on another website, you can paste in the direct URL when adding or editing your listing. This is a great way to get buyers more interested in your property, and also shows up as an additional icon on the list view search results page.

• 1. Make sure the direct URL to your video is correct. Did you copy and paste it properly?
• 2. Make sure your video is public to allow sharing and embedding
• 3. If your video is from YouTube, you need to enable embedding in your YouTube video settings. To do this, log in to YouTube and go to your Video Manager. Edit your video and click on the "Advanced Settings" tab. Check off the checkbox next to "Enable Embedding".
• 4. If you haven't already done so, try uploading to YouTube instead of other video sites, since it is widely supported.
• 5. If your video still won't play, please contact us for help.

When you add a new listing or edit an existing one, you will see a form to edit the hours and dates of your open house. For the hours, it gives you every day of the week, so you simply select a start and end time by clicking into each field, only for the days that you plan on having the open house on. For the date range, you select a start date and end date. This date range allows you to show the open house details for as long as you plan on having it, whether it's for 1 weekend or for multiple weeks.

Once you add your information, a bright blue "OPEN HOUSE" banner will appear over your listing's thumbnail in search results, as long as your start date is 1 week away or sooner. On your actual listing page, the open house schedule is displayed immediately below your photos.

Your open house schedule will be deleted automatically on the night of your end date, so you can "set it and forget it"!

Our current listing packages offer no time limit, so there's no expiry date. However, MLS^® System listings technically require an expiry date, but with your authorization, we will continue to renew it until it sells or you cancel, at no extra charge.

• 1. Please log in to your account by using the login page.
• 2. You will automatically be taken to your Account Menu.
• 3. Look for a button that says "FSBO LISTING STATUS"
• 4. Click on the "Change Here" link to access the status form.
• 5. Use the form to update your status, and remember to hit the "Save" button when you're done.

You can test that the editor works by manually typing in to it. However, display problems with the text box can be caused from copying the text from elsewhere and then pasting it in, because it retains hidden HTML formatting from the other source. In some cases, the copied formatting can cause your text to display abnormally or not at all. There are a few solutions to fix this:

Additional formatting, if needed, can then be done within the editor itself.

Not at all. Anyone can search properties on our website whether they have an account with us or not.

No - you can go right ahead and email sellers without needing to sign up or log in first.

Even though you can search for properties and email sellers without an account, signing up is very handy if you wish to mark certain listings as your "Favorites". You can then review your favorite listings in one area of your account instead of trying to find the listings again that caught your attention.

You can also save your search criteria in order to receive email notifications when new or updated listings match your criteria. This can be done on the Search Properties page.

Yes - please see our Dealing With Buyer's Agents page for more information

Yes - you need a lawyer in order to complete any kind of property transaction, whether you are the buyer or the seller. Please refer to our Seller's Guide - Steps for a Successful Sale for more information.

Yes - we have residential purchase contracts available for most provinces. If you're an active seller with us, go to your Account Menu, then find the "Sales Contracts" button. For all other forms, it's best to get copies from the lawyer who will be representing you in the sale. Many registry agents also have these forms available for purchase.

Yes - please refer to our Seller's Guide - Steps for a Successful Sale for helpful tips.

As many as you like! There are no limits, as long as each listing is for a different property. Duplicate listings will be deleted by an administrator.

You can upload up to 60 photos.

Yes, in the following provinces at this time: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.

Please browse through our topic selector at the top of this page, and/or visit our Pricing page for full details about our MLS^® System services.

You bet! Please visit our Lawn Signs page for photos and details.

For FSBO-Only listings, no. However, at our discretion, we may delete listings and/or accounts that seem spammy or abuse fairness. You are also welcome and encouraged to list your property on other real estate or classified websites to get as much exposure as possible, so you are not restricted to only listing with us.

For MLS^® System postings, there are some rules that must be followed, such as reporting the sale of the property. More information can be found on our REALTOR.ca^® FAQs page.

No. We only operate the forsalebyowner.ca and fsbo.ca websites, along with our network of brokerages at easylistrealty.ca and Stratten Gates.

We are not associated with any other FSBO company. We are 100% Canadian owned and operated.

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