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Sell Home in Severn for Just 1% Commission

Severn Township wraps around the north side of Orillia — Coldwater and Washago villages, West Shore and Marchmont near town, and waterfront on the Severn River, Lake Couchiching and Georgian Bay at Port Severn. List your Severn home for 1% with Modern Solution Realty, save approximately $10,875 on the average $725,000 home, and get the same full marketing reach as a traditional 2.5% listing.

Why 1% Commission Works in Severn

Severn buyers are Orillia and Barrie families seeking larger lots, GTA buyers looking for waterfront or a year-round cottage, and retirees. They search Realtor.ca and MLS-fed sites and frequently work with Orillia and Toronto agents, so your listing's online presentation is what earns the showing. A polished 1% listing performs exactly as well as a 2.5% one — without you giving up thousands at closing.

How We Sell Your Severn Home

  1. Free Severn Home Evaluation — A full-time Severn agent visits your property, reviews recent comparable sales, and gives you a written, no-obligation market value within 48 hours.
  2. Severn-Specific Pricing Strategy — Every Severn 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 Severn and GTA buyers in your price range.
  6. Showings, Offers & Negotiation — Our office books and confirms every showing; experienced Severn negotiators maximize your final sale price.
  7. Closing Support — Coordination with your lawyer and the buyer's brokerage through to closing.

The Severn Real Estate Market

Severn is a rural township of about 14,000 with Coldwater and Washago as its main villages, West Shore and Marchmont as residential areas closest to Orillia, and Port Severn on Georgian Bay at the end of the Trent-Severn Waterway. Most homes are detached on acreage along the concessions, with cottages and year-round homes on the Severn River, Couchiching's north shore, Bass Lake and Sparrow Lake.

Highway 11 and 12 access, Orillia's hospital and shopping minutes away, and waterfront on several lakes and rivers keep Severn in demand with both full-time and recreational buyers. Well-presented acreage and waterfront homes draw strong spring and summer interest.

Home prices in Severn range from approximately $475,000 for inland bungalows and cottages to over $1.6 million for prime Severn River and Georgian Bay waterfront. With Modern Solution's 1% commission, Severn sellers save approximately $10,875–$18,000 on a typical sale.

Severn Neighbourhoods We Sell In

  • Coldwater — Village on Highway 12 with heritage main street and newer homes.
  • Washago — Village at the top of Lake Couchiching near Highway 11.
  • West Shore — Residential area on Couchiching's west side, minutes from Orillia.
  • Marchmont — Estate-lot community just north of Orillia.
  • Port Severn — Georgian Bay village at the end of the Trent-Severn Waterway.
  • Bass Lake — Lakeside homes and cottages west of Orillia.
  • Rural Severn — Acreage homes, hobby farms and country properties across the township.

Selling a Home in Severn — FAQ

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

On a $725,000 Severn home, you save approximately $10,875 versus the traditional 2.5% rate. On a $1,200,000 Severn River or Lake Couchiching waterfront home, you save about $18,000. There are no hidden fees and no service downgrade.

Are Severn homes well-suited to 1% commission listings?

Yes — on a $725,000 Severn home the 1.5% commission difference is nearly $11,000, and on waterfront it can be $18,000 or more. Buyers find these homes on MLS and Realtor.ca, where a 1% listing looks identical to any other.

Which Severn neighbourhoods do you serve?

All of Severn — Coldwater, Washago, West Shore, Marchmont, Port Severn, Bass Lake, Rural Severn, and every Severn pocket.

Can you handle a Severn waterfront home or cottage at 1%?

Absolutely. Waterfront listings receive drone and video, shoreline, dock and septic details, and marketing to GTA lifestyle buyers — all at the 1% rate.

How long does a Severn home take to sell?

Well-priced Severn homes typically sell within 4–8 weeks. Waterfront and cottage properties sell fastest from spring through early fall.

Do you list Severn cottages and seasonal properties at 1%?

Yes — three-season cottages and year-round waterfront homes on the Severn River, Sparrow Lake and Georgian Bay are a core part of our Severn business.