Buying a home in Canada right now feels like reading two different stories at the same time. In Ontario and British Columbia, inventory has climbed to decade highs, giving buyers room to breathe and compare. Out in the Prairies, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, listings remain below pre-pandemic levels, and the pressure to act fast is still very real. For anyone stepping into this market, the platform you use to search for a home will affect what you see, how quickly you see it, and what kind of support you get along the way.
This list covers 9 of the most useful real estate platforms available to Canadian buyers right now. Each one serves a slightly different purpose, and knowing what each does well can save you time and help you make better decisions during your search.
| Platform | Coverage | Best For | Key Feature |
| Wahi | ON, BC, AB, NS, NB, SK | Buyers wanting AI tools and experience Realtiors | Co-buyer search and REALTOR matching |
| Realtor.ca | All of Canada | Broadest property search | ~145,000 active listings at any time |
| HouseSigma | ON, BC, AB | Data-focused buyers in urban centres | Historical sold data and AI valuations |
| Zolo | BC, AB, SK, ON | Frequent listing updates | Refreshes every 15 minutes |
| Centris.ca | Quebec | Quebec-specific searches | 61,892+ Quebec listings |
| RE/MAX Canada | 110+ countries | Agent network and brand trust | 145,000+ agents globally |
| Redfin Canada | Select BC and ON markets | Integrated brokerage model | Now backed by Rocket Companies |
| Point2Homes | U.S. and Canada | Rental house searches | Powered by Yardi for rental management |
| Property.ca | Greater Toronto Area | GTA condo and residential buyers | Neighbourhood profiles and local data |
1. Wahi: Built for the Modern Canadian Buyer
Wahi launched in 2022 and has earned recognition quickly, winning the Canadian Business Award for Best Real Estate Innovator in both 2023 and 2024, along with a spot among the Top 25 Most Innovative Companies of 2024. The app covers Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan.
Wahi leans into AI-powered tools in a way that feels useful rather than gimmicky. The platform delivers home value estimates with 90% accuracy, gives access to 20+ years of sold price data, and shows how long a property has actually been on the market, including listings that were terminated and relisted. The co-buyer feature is one Wahi offers exclusively, letting partners search together and see which homes they both love. Given that 77% of homebuyers purchase with a partner, this fills a real gap.
2. Realtor.ca: The Starting Line for Every Search
Realtor.ca is Canada’s most visited real estate website, pulling in 15.76 million monthly visits as of July 2025. It is owned and operated by the Canadian Real Estate Association, which represents more than 160,000 Realtors across the country. At any given time, roughly 145,000 residential, commercial, and rental properties are listed on the site, and it holds about 50% market share in Canada.
A recent development worth noting is the transition of Realtor.ca into a for-profit subsidiary of CREA, approved at the 2024 Special General Meeting. This move is designed to open up new revenue streams that were not possible under CREA’s non-profit status. On app stores, Realtor.ca holds a 4.3 rating with 45,099 reviews on iOS and a 3.5 with 7,320 reviews on Google Play. For sheer coverage and listing volume, this remains the broadest starting point for property searches anywhere in Canada.
3. HouseSigma: Deep Data for Urban Buyers
HouseSigma has built a strong following among buyers in the Greater Toronto Area and Vancouver who want access to granular market data. The platform provides AI-generated property value estimates and historical sold data, which can be especially helpful when trying to gauge fair pricing in competitive markets.
It holds a 4.8 rating with over 16,000 reviews on app stores and ranks 3rd among Canadian real estate websites for traffic. HouseSigma operates in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Its brokerage service maintains a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot with roughly 300 reviews. If you are the kind of buyer who wants to see comparable sales, price trends, and neighbourhood-level analytics before making an offer, HouseSigma delivers that information in a very accessible format.
4. Zolo: Listings That Refresh Every 15 Minutes
Zolo attracts over 10 million monthly users and maintains more than 254,000 listings across Canada. The platform pulls from the same MLS data that feeds Realtor.ca, but its refresh rate of every 15 minutes means new listings appear quickly. Zolo has been active in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario since 2012.
Where Zolo really earns its place is in market statistics. The platform publishes city-level trend pages that break down average prices, days on market, and sales volume. On app stores, it holds a 4.4 rating with 1,299 reviews on iOS and a 4.0 with 69 reviews on Google Play. For buyers who want to track how a specific city or neighbourhood is performing over time, Zolo puts that information together in a way that is easy to follow.
5. Centris.ca: The Quebec Standard
If you are searching for a home in Quebec, Centris.ca is where you will spend most of your time. All properties listed by Quebec real estate professionals appear on this platform, making it the default marketplace for the province. It maintained 61,892 listings as of April 2024 and attracts between 10 to 12 million visitors monthly, with 6.53 million visits recorded in July 2025. That puts it 2nd nationally for traffic behind Realtor.ca.
Centris.ca also handles around 6,000 help desk calls monthly, which speaks to both its user base and the level of support it provides. For anyone focused on Quebec’s housing market, this platform is where every search should begin.
6. RE/MAX Canada: Agent Network and Brand Trust
RE/MAX operates with more than 145,000 agents across nearly 9,000 offices in over 110 countries and territories. By residential transaction sides, RE/MAX sells more real estate than any other brand globally. In Canada specifically, RE/MAX has been voted the most trusted real estate agents by Canadian shoppers multiple years running, according to the BrandSpark Canadian Trust Study. The 2025 study surveyed 35,200 Canadian shoppers.
On the technology side, RE/MAX has introduced AI-powered referral systems, enhanced AI-driven websites, and marketing tools in 2025. The platform’s greatest strength, though, remains its agent network. For buyers who value working with an established, well-supported agent, RE/MAX offers a level of reach that few others match.
7. Redfin Canada: An Integrated Brokerage Model
Redfin operates as a licensed brokerage with a Canadian presence in select British Columbia and Ontario markets. A notable development in 2025 was the completion of its acquisition by Rocket Companies in a $1.75 billion deal finalized on July 1, 2025. The company now operates under the “Redfin Powered by Rocket” brand, combining one of the largest mortgage lenders with a tech-driven real estate brokerage.
Redfin serves about 100 markets across the U.S. and Canada and employs over 4,000 people. Its Canadian footprint, however, covers a small portion of that total. Buyers in supported Canadian markets can benefit from a streamlined brokerage process, but those outside of select areas in BC and Ontario will need to look elsewhere.
8. Point2Homes: Now a Rental-Focused Platform
Point2Homes has been around for over 20 years but has shifted its focus entirely to rental listings. The platform now specializes in houses for rent in Canada and the U.S. and is powered by Yardi, a property management technology provider. Users can search for rentals, apply, and manage rent payments through the platform.
Buyers looking to purchase a home should know that Point2Homes is no longer a traditional home-purchase search tool. It serves a specific purpose for those exploring rental houses as part of their housing plans or as a temporary step before buying.
9. Property.ca: A GTA-Focused Search Tool
Property.ca is a Toronto-based brokerage and search platform built around the Greater Toronto Area. It provides access to MLS listings, neighbourhood profiles, and market data specific to Toronto and surrounding communities. The platform is well suited for buyers focused on the GTA condo and residential market.
For those searching outside of the GTA, Property.ca will have limited usefulness. But within its coverage area, the neighbourhood-level detail and local market data make it a solid companion to a broader national search on another platform.
How to Get the Most Out of These Platforms
No single platform covers everything a buyer needs, and that is the honest reality. The most effective approach is to pair a few together based on your situation.
Start with a broad-coverage tool like Realtor.ca or Wahi to get a full picture of what is available in your target area. Layer in a data-heavy option like HouseSigma or Zolo to compare prices, review sold history, and track trends. If you are buying in Quebec, Centris.ca is where your local search should be centred.
Pick the platforms that match your province, your priorities, and your preferred level of data access. Use them together, and you will have a clearer picture of what is out there and what it is actually worth.
