FAQ — Offerlyn | Common Questions About Selling Your Home

Question 1

What is the advantage of Offerlyn compared to a basic listing service or For Sale By Owner (FSBO)?

Accepted Answer

A basic listing service gets your property on the market — but you're usually on your own for the parts that matter most: evaluating offers, negotiating terms, preparing agreements, and managing the transaction to closing.

With Offerlyn, you get professional support through the entire selling process. That includes offer review, negotiation support, counter offers, agreement preparation, condition removal, and closing coordination.

Offerlyn is designed for sellers who want to save thousands compared to a traditional percentage-based listing commission, while still having an experienced real estate professional in their corner when it counts — during negotiations and the completion of the sale. You keep control of your sale. We help you navigate it.

Question 2

What if my home doesn't sell?

Accepted Answer

You only pay the $799 Listing Fee. The $1,699 Closing Fee is never charged unless your home successfully sells. No sale, no closing fee.

Question 3

Is the buyer's agent commission included?

Accepted Answer

No — and it's entirely your choice whether to offer one. You decide if you want to offer a buyer's agent commission and how much. Offering one is not required, but many sellers do because many buyers work with real estate agents. A common range in Ontario is 2%–2.5%, though the amount is completely determined by you. Offerlyn's $799 and $1,699 fees cover your seller-side representation only.

Question 4

When is the $799 listing fee due?

Accepted Answer

The $799 listing fee is due when you sign up with Offerlyn. It covers all listing-phase services regardless of whether your home sells.

Question 5

Are there any other fees?

Accepted Answer

Offerlyn charges $799 upfront and $1,699 upon a successful sale — that's it from us. The one additional cost that is your choice is whether to offer a buyer's agent commission. You set the amount (or offer nothing). A common range in Ontario is 2%–2.5%, but it's completely determined by you.

Question 6

How does this compare to a traditional listing?

Accepted Answer

Traditional real estate listings often charge a percentage-based commission that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. On an $800,000 Toronto home, a 2.5% listing commission alone is $20,000. Offerlyn gives you a lower-cost alternative — $2,498 total if sold — while still providing professional support during the most important part of the process: reviewing offers, negotiating terms, and completing the transaction.

Question 7

What types of properties does Offerlyn work with?

Accepted Answer

Offerlyn works with both condos and detached houses in the Greater Toronto Area. Whether you're selling a condo unit or a single-family home, the process and fees are the same.

Question 8

What area does Offerlyn serve?

Accepted Answer

Offerlyn serves sellers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). If you're unsure whether your property falls within our service area, reach out and we'll let you know.

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