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Sell Home in Owen Sound for Just 1% Commission

Owen Sound is Grey County's regional hub on Georgian Bay, with a hospital, a college campus and some of the lowest home prices of any full-service city in southern Ontario. List your Owen Sound home for 1% with Modern Solution Realty, save approximately $7,725 on the average $515,000 home, and get the same full marketing reach as a traditional 2.5% listing.

Why 1% Commission Works in Owen Sound

Owen Sound buyers are retirees from the GTA, remote workers, families relocating from Barrie and Kitchener-Waterloo for a lower cost of living, and local move-up buyers. They search Realtor.ca and MLS-fed sites, and every Modern Solution listing is on those same platforms. A polished 1% listing performs exactly as well as a 2.5% one — without you giving up thousands at closing.

How We Sell Your Owen Sound Home

  1. Free Owen Sound Home Evaluation — A full-time Owen Sound agent visits your property, reviews recent comparable sales, and gives you a written, no-obligation market value within 48 hours.
  2. Owen Sound-Specific Pricing Strategy — Every Owen Sound neighbourhood prices differently. We tailor the listing price to your exact pocket and price band.
  3. Professional Photography & Video — HDR photography, drone shots where relevant, and video walkthroughs at no extra cost on top of the 1% fee.
  4. Full MLS & TRREB Exposure — Listed on TRREB, Realtor.ca, HouseSigma, and every major Canadian portal.
  5. Targeted Online Advertising — Paid social ads geo-targeted to Owen Sound and GTA buyers in your price range.
  6. Showings, Offers & Negotiation — Our office books and confirms every showing; experienced Owen Sound negotiators maximize your final sale price.
  7. Closing Support — Coordination with your lawyer and the buyer's brokerage through to closing.

The Owen Sound Real Estate Market

Owen Sound is a city of about 22,000 at the head of Owen Sound bay, with Grey Bruce Health Services, Georgian College's Owen Sound campus and a historic downtown along the harbour and Sydenham River. Housing is mostly older: Victorian and Edwardian brick homes near downtown, post-war bungalows on the east and west hills, and a smaller supply of newer subdivisions and condos on the city's edges.

The hospital and college, Georgian Bay and the Bruce Peninsula lifestyle, and prices far below the GTA keep Owen Sound attractive to retirees and relocating families. Well-priced bungalows and character homes draw steady interest.

Home prices in Owen Sound range from approximately $345,000 for entry-level and older homes to over $800,000 for escarpment-view homes, newer builds and properties near the water. With Modern Solution's 1% commission, Owen Sound sellers save approximately $7,725–$12,000 on a typical sale.

Owen Sound Neighbourhoods We Sell In

  • Downtown / River District — Historic core with Victorian homes near the harbour and farmers' market.
  • East Hill — Established neighbourhood above downtown with bungalows and family homes.
  • West Hill — Residential area near the hospital with post-war and newer homes.
  • Brooke — Northern neighbourhood near the bay and Kelso Beach.
  • Harrison Park area — Homes near the city's signature park and the Sydenham River.
  • South End — Newer subdivisions and commercial corridor along Highway 6 and 10.

Selling a Home in Owen Sound — FAQ

How much will I save selling my Owen Sound home for 1%?

On a $515,000 Owen Sound home, you save approximately $7,725 versus the traditional 2.5% rate. On a $800,000 escarpment-view or waterfront-area home, you save about $12,000. There are no hidden fees and no service downgrade.

Are Owen Sound homes well-suited to 1% commission listings?

Yes — Owen Sound is a value market where buyers compare homes online. A professionally marketed 1% listing shows up in the same searches with the same photography as any 2.5% listing, and the savings stay with you.

Which Owen Sound neighbourhoods do you serve?

All of Owen Sound — Downtown / River District, East Hill, West Hill, Brooke, Harrison Park area, South End, and every Owen Sound pocket.

Can you sell an Owen Sound waterfront or escarpment-view home at 1%?

Yes. Premium homes on the bay or with escarpment views receive drone and video coverage and marketing to GTA lifestyle buyers — all at the 1% rate.

How long does a Owen Sound home take to sell?

Well-priced Owen Sound homes typically sell within 3–6 weeks. Bungalows often move faster; larger or unique properties may take 6–10 weeks.

Do you list Owen Sound century homes and character properties at 1%?

Yes — Victorian and Edwardian homes near downtown are an Owen Sound specialty, and we present them with the photography and detail heritage buyers expect.