Sell your Alberta home privately with full legal documentation, MLS exposure, and step-by-step guidance — without paying $20,000+ in realtor commissions.
We walk you through everything. No experience needed — just follow the steps and we handle the complexity.
Realtors charge 3–5% of your sale price for work you can do yourself with the right tools. DoorDeal gives you those tools — purpose-built for Alberta.
Pay once based on your home's value. No commissions, no hidden fees, no percentage of your sale.
Keep the listing agent's cut. Your listing takes less than 20 minutes to create.
DoorDeal handles the platform, documents, and MLS access. You stay in control — and save thousands in agent commissions.
Every document you need to legally sell your Alberta home — drafted with Alberta real estate law in mind, reviewed by a licensed Alberta lawyer, and generated automatically when you create your listing.
All plans include the core documents required for an Alberta private sale. Premium and Luxury plans include lawyer review of your completed purchase contract.
Start your listing and your documents are created automatically. No forms to fill out separately.
Pay once based on your home's value. No commissions. No percentage of your sale. No hidden fees. Just a simple, transparent flat fee — and you keep the rest.
Every plan includes the full DoorDeal service. Your fee is simply based on your home's value.
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Alberta's private home selling platform. Built for homeowners who are done paying $20,000+ to sell their own home.
"The average Alberta home sells for $600,000. A traditional realtor takes $18,000–$24,000 of that. DoorDeal charges $799. The math speaks for itself."
Selling a home in Alberta doesn't require a realtor. The paperwork is standardized, the process is well-documented, and the MLS system that drives most buyer traffic is accessible through licensed brokerages. What was missing was a simple, affordable platform that brought it all together for homeowners who wanted to do it themselves — without giving up MLS exposure or professional-grade documents.
DoorDeal was built to fill that gap. We're an Alberta-focused platform that gives private sellers everything they need: MLS listing access through a licensed brokerage partner, all required legal document templates, step-by-step guidance, and a seller dashboard — for a flat fee that's a fraction of traditional commission.
DoorDeal is a technology platform. We are not a real estate brokerage, and we don't act as your agent. MLS listing services are provided through a licensed Alberta brokerage partner acting in a mere posting capacity.
We believe sellers deserve transparency — about the process, the documents, and what they're paying for. Every document we provide is the same standardized Alberta Real Estate Association form used by licensed realtors. You're not getting a watered-down version. You're getting the real thing, without the commission.
DoorDeal is designed specifically for Alberta. Every document, every step, and every piece of guidance is tailored to Alberta's real estate laws, RECA requirements, and the Calgary Real Estate Board's MLS system. We don't offer a generic Canadian solution — we offer one built for how real estate actually works here.
Last updated: March 2026
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When you use DoorDeal, we may collect the following types of information:
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Listing data is retained for a minimum of 7 years in accordance with Alberta real estate regulations.
Under Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you have the right to:
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Last updated: March 2026
By using DoorDeal ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before proceeding.
DoorDeal is a technology platform that facilitates private home sales in Alberta. We provide document templates, listing tools, and access to MLS listing services through a licensed partner brokerage. DoorDeal is not a real estate brokerage and does not provide real estate advice, legal advice, or representation. You are responsible for your own real estate transaction.
MLS listing services are provided through a licensed Alberta brokerage partner. The brokerage acts solely as a listing conduit (mere posting). The brokerage does not represent you in negotiations, showings, or any other aspect of your transaction beyond posting the listing.
DoorDeal charges a one-time flat fee based on your property's listed value. Fees are non-refundable once your listing has been submitted for MLS posting. GST is included in all listed prices. Payment is processed securely through Stripe.
DoorDeal strongly recommends offering a buyer agent commission (typically 2–3%) to maximize buyer interest. DoorDeal is not responsible for reduced offers or market exposure resulting from your choice of buyer agent commission structure.
Document templates provided by DoorDeal are based on standard Alberta Real Estate Association forms. They are provided for informational and facilitation purposes only. DoorDeal recommends having your lawyer review all documents before execution.
DoorDeal's liability is limited to the fee paid for the service. We are not liable for any losses, damages, or costs arising from your real estate transaction, including but not limited to: failed sales, legal disputes, title issues, or buyer/seller defaults.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
Last updated: March 2026
Important Notice
DoorDeal is not a real estate brokerage, law firm, or financial advisor. Nothing on this platform constitutes real estate advice, legal advice, or financial advice.
DoorDeal operates as a technology platform. MLS listing services are facilitated through a licensed Alberta brokerage partner acting solely in a mere posting capacity. That brokerage does not represent you as a client and does not provide real estate services beyond posting your listing.
Document templates and information provided on this platform are for general guidance only. DoorDeal strongly recommends engaging a licensed Alberta real estate lawyer to review all contracts, handle deposit trust funds, and manage the legal closing of your transaction.
DoorDeal does not guarantee that your property will sell, that you will achieve a specific price, or that any particular outcome will result from using our platform. Real estate transactions involve risk and market conditions outside our control.
While we strive to keep information on this platform current and accurate, real estate laws, RECA rules, and CREB policies change. You are responsible for verifying current requirements with appropriate professionals.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
Have a question? We typically respond within one business day.
Everything you need to know about selling your Alberta home privately.
What the MLS is, why it matters, and how DoorDeal gets you on it.
MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service. It's a shared database used by licensed real estate professionals across Canada to list and search for properties. In Alberta, the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) operates the local MLS system. Every property listed on MLS automatically appears on REALTOR.ca — Canada's largest public property search, visited by millions of buyers every month.
Without MLS exposure, your home is essentially invisible to most serious buyers. Here's why:
Only licensed real estate brokerages that are members of their local real estate board (in Calgary, that's CREB) can post listings to MLS. Private homeowners cannot list directly. This is why you need a brokerage involved — even for a private sale.
DoorDeal works with a licensed Alberta brokerage partner. When you complete your listing on DoorDeal, your property details are submitted to our brokerage partner, who posts your listing to the CREB MLS system. This is called a mere posting — the brokerage lists your property but does not represent you in your transaction. You remain fully in control.
When you list on MLS, your listing shows the commission you're offering to the buyer's agent. This is typically 3.5% on the first $100K and 1.5% on the remainder in Alberta. While you're not required to offer this, it strongly influences whether buyer's agents show your property to their clients. DoorDeal includes a Buyer's Agent Commission Agreement template in all plans.
A real estate lawyer is the one professional you absolutely need in a private sale. Here's what they do and how to find one.
Required for every Alberta home sale
Alberta law requires a lawyer to complete the legal transfer of property. This applies whether you use a realtor or sell privately. A real estate lawyer is not optional.
Legal fees for a seller in Alberta typically range from $1,200–$1,800 plus disbursements (title search fees, registration costs, etc.). This cost is the same whether you use a realtor or sell privately — it's not an extra cost of going private, it's a standard cost of every Alberta home sale.
Get your listing live on MLS while you arrange your legal representation. Most sellers engage a lawyer after accepting an offer — just have one in mind before you start.
The legal requirements, costs, timelines, and Alberta-specific rules every private seller needs to know — independent of any platform.
Alberta homeowners have the legal right to sell their property without a real estate agent. However, three legal requirements apply to every residential sale in Alberta regardless of how it's sold:
An RPR is a legal survey document showing your property boundaries and the location of all structures. Nearly every Alberta purchase contract requires the seller to provide one with a municipal compliance stamp.
All Alberta MLS listings must use the Residential Measurement Standard (RMS). This counts only above-grade finished space — basements are excluded from the main square footage and listed separately. Using incorrect measurements is a disclosure violation and can create legal liability. If your home has unusual geometry, hire a professional to measure it.
Before listing, obtain a title search through Alberta's SPIN2 system (spin2.ca). This shows everything registered against your property — mortgages, caveats, easements, liens, and encumbrances. Your lawyer will also conduct one before closing, but knowing what's on title upfront prevents surprises mid-transaction. A basic title search costs $10–$20.
You are not legally required to offer a buyer's agent commission. However, the practical reality is that most buyers in Alberta work with a buyer's agent, and agents are less likely to show properties that offer no commission.
The standard buyer's agent commission in Alberta is:
This is separate from your listing costs and is paid on closing from your sale proceeds. Even offering this full commission, you still save the listing agent's portion — which would have been another $15,000–$20,000 on a typical Calgary home.
If you're selling a condominium, Alberta law requires you to provide condo documents to the buyer as part of the purchase contract. These typically include:
Request these documents from your condo board or property manager well before listing — they can take 2–3 weeks to receive.
Browse our other resources or start your listing whenever you're ready.
See exactly what you'd pay in realtor commissions — and what you keep by selling privately with DoorDeal.
In Alberta, roughly 90% of buyers are represented by a buyer's agent. That agent decides which listings to show their clients. If your listing offers no buyer's commission, many agents will simply skip it — not out of spite, but because they have bills to pay and homes that do offer a commission are equally available.
Fewer showings directly means fewer offers. Fewer offers means a lower sale price — or no sale at all. The commission you "saved" often costs you far more in the final negotiation.
Our strong recommendation: always offer the standard buyer's agent commission. Even after paying it, you still save $6,000–$20,000+ compared to a traditional listing agent. That's the whole point of DoorDeal — you cut your agent's cut, not theirs.
When you hire a listing agent in Alberta, you pay one total commission — but that money funds two people: your listing agent and the buyer's agent. The buyer's agent commission is already baked inside the listing agent's fee. It is not a separate charge on top.
When you sell privately through DoorDeal, you eliminate your listing agent entirely. However, the buyer's agent is still in the picture — and instead of their commission being buried inside a large number, you offer it directly and transparently.
This is the same amount the buyer's agent would have received in a traditional sale. Now you see it clearly as its own line.
Selling privately means I don't have to pay any commission.
You skip the listing agent's cut. The buyer's agent commission still applies — it was always there, just hidden inside the traditional commission.
Offering no buyer's agent commission saves me more money.
Agents may steer clients away from your listing. Fewer showings typically means a lower sale price — or no sale at all.
Whether you use a realtor or sell privately, Alberta law requires a lawyer to complete the legal transfer of your property. Your lawyer holds the buyer's deposit in trust, prepares the transfer documents, and manages the exchange of funds on possession day.
Lawyer fees for a seller in Alberta typically range from $1,200–$1,800 plus disbursements. This is the same cost whether you use an agent or not — it's not an additional penalty for going private.
DoorDeal gives you MLS exposure, all Alberta legal documents, and full support — for one flat fee. The buyer's agent commission is the same either way.
The DoorDeal Team is available to help you through every step. Don't hesitate to reach out.