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Competition Consent Agreement - Listing on MLS


Blog by Greg Hamilton, REALTOR® | October 31st, 2010


I have heard a number of questions regarding CREA’s Agreement with the Competition Bureau. I hope that this information may help clarify how the system works. This information is provided in part by WinnipegREALTORS®.

All listings posted on the MLS® have to be through a REALTOR®. The level of services beyond the posting is entirely up to the Seller to negotiate with their REALTOR®. WinnipegREALTORS® will not set pricing and or business models for the different levels of service. There are a multitude of service options that the REALTOR® may, or may not, offer. It is up to the Seller to find out what services their REALTOR® will provide.  

At a minimum, a basic posting on the MLS® may direct the buyers REALTOR® to contact the Seller directly. This will be up to the Seller to coordinate showings and negotiate selling commissions with the buyers agent. The buyer could also present their own offers depending if there is a buyer agency contract in place.

Some details to note: 

  • A commission must still be paid to the co-operating Broker.  As long as it is a minimum of $1, it is allowed on MLS®. This would guarantee the co-operating Broker at least $1 and they can negotiate with the Seller for more. 

  • The listing must still be a minimum of 60 days.

  • The sale must still be reported to the listing agent and WinnipegREALTORS® regardless of who is presenting the offers (seller or agent)

  • The listing agent is still responsible for the accuracy of the listing – eg. measurements, sale price, legal description, homesteads, etc.

  • A REALTOR® is still required to post a listing on MLS®, the public can’t do it directly.


     If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.