Best Real Estate Apps & Websites Compared
| App/Website | Best For | MLS Listings | Sold Data | Free? | Provinces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realtor.ca | Active listings (most complete) | ✅ All MLS | ❌ | ✅ | All |
| HouseSigma | Sold prices & market analysis | ✅ | ✅ (Ontario) | ✅ | ON, AB, BC (expanding) |
| Zolo | Home value estimates & neighbourhood data | ✅ | ✅ (limited) | ✅ | All |
| Zillow Canada | U.S.-style home estimates | ❌ Limited | ❌ | ✅ | Limited |
| Bungol | Sold prices (Ontario) | ❌ | ✅ (Ontario) | ✅ | ON |
| REW.ca | BC-focused listings | ✅ (BC) | Limited | ✅ | BC |
| Centris.ca | Quebec listings | ✅ (QC) | ❌ | ✅ | QC |
| Wahi | First-time buyer tools | ✅ | ✅ (Ontario) | ✅ | ON |
| Honestdoor | Alberta sold data & estimates | ❌ | ✅ (AB) | ✅ | AB |
| Zoocasa | Full-service with listings | ✅ | Limited | ✅ | All |
Detailed App Reviews
Realtor.ca — The Official MLS Platform
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Listings | All MLS listings across Canada |
| Map search | ✅ Draw boundaries, neighbourhood search |
| Filters | Price, beds, baths, property type, keywords |
| Saved searches | ✅ Email alerts for new listings |
| Open houses | ✅ Listed with dates/times |
| Mortgage calculator | ✅ Built-in |
| School info | ❌ |
| Walk score | ❌ |
| Sold data | ❌ |
| Best for | Comprehensive listing search across all provinces |
HouseSigma — Best for Market Intelligence (Ontario)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Listings | Ontario MLS (expanding to BC, AB) |
| Sold data | ✅ Full sold prices, days on market, sold-to-list ratio |
| Market trends | ✅ Neighbourhood data, price trends, months of inventory |
| AI home valuation | ✅ HouseScore estimated value |
| Offer tracking | ✅ See how many offers on a listing |
| Cashback | ✅ Up to $3,000 when buying with HouseSigma agent |
| Best for | Ontario buyers doing research on fair market value |
Zolo — Best for Home Value Estimates
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Listings | All MLS through Zolo network |
| ZoloHome value | ✅ Estimated home value based on comparables |
| Neighbourhood rankings | ✅ Ratings for safety, transit, schools |
| Walk score | ✅ |
| Sold data | ✅ (where available) |
| Market trends | ✅ Average price, days on market, sales volume |
| Best for | Neighbourhood research and home value estimates |
Features Comparison Matrix
| Feature | Realtor.ca | HouseSigma | Zolo | Bungol | REW.ca | Centris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All MLS listings | ✅ | ✅ (ON) | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ (BC) | ✅ (QC) |
| Map search & draw | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sold prices | ❌ | ✅ | Partial | ✅ | Partial | ❌ |
| Home value estimate | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Neighbourhood data | Basic | ✅ | ✅ | Basic | ✅ | Basic |
| School ratings | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Walk score | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Push notifications | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mortgage calculator | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Mobile app | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Best Tool for Each Province
| Province | Best Listing App | Best Sold Data Tool | Best Neighbourhood Tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Realtor.ca or HouseSigma | HouseSigma or Bungol | Zolo |
| British Columbia | Realtor.ca or REW.ca | BC Assessment (assessed) | Zolo |
| Alberta | Realtor.ca | Honestdoor | Zolo |
| Quebec | Centris.ca | Limited (ask agent) | Centris |
| Manitoba | Realtor.ca | Limited (ask agent) | Zolo |
| Saskatchewan | Realtor.ca | Limited (ask agent) | Zolo |
| Nova Scotia | Realtor.ca | Limited (Viewpoint.ca) | Zolo |
| New Brunswick | Realtor.ca | Limited (ask agent) | SNB Property Assessment |
Where to Find Sold Prices by Province
| Province | Free Access to Sold Prices? | Best Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ✅ | HouseSigma, Bungol, Zolo |
| British Columbia | Partial (assessed values) | BC Assessment, agent-provided |
| Alberta | Partial | Honestdoor, agent-provided |
| Quebec | ❌ (paid services available) | JLR (paid), agent-provided |
| Manitoba | ❌ | Agent-provided |
| Saskatchewan | ❌ | Agent-provided |
| Nova Scotia | Partial | Viewpoint.ca, agent-provided |
| New Brunswick | Partial (assessed values) | SNB Property Assessment |
| PEI | ❌ | Agent-provided |
Additional Tools
| Tool | What It Does | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| BC Assessment | Official assessed values for all BC properties | Understanding property tax basis |
| MPAC (Ontario) | Official assessed values for ON properties | Checking property tax assessments |
| CMHC Housing Market Reports | Free quarterly data on prices, starts, vacancies | Market trend analysis |
| StatsCan Housing Data | Official housing statistics | Research and long-term trends |
| Google Maps/Street View | Visual inspection of neighbourhood | Familiarizing yourself with an area |
| Rentals.ca | Rental market data | Investment property analysis |
| liv.rent | Rental listings (BC, ON) | Analyzing rental income potential |