Sector professionals
| Profession | Expert | Google rating | Reviews | Score /100 | Status | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | Terry Summerhays | 4.9 | 107 | 86 | Verified | View profile |
| Mortgage Broker | Amelia McLeod | 5 | 38 | 86 | Recommended | View profile |
| Home Inspector | Jason Cherry | 5 | 411 | 63 | Partial · below the 70/100 threshold | View profile |
| Real Estate Lawyer | Wendy Newton | 4.4 | 74 | 83 | Verified | View profile |
| Certified Appraiser | Not available | — | — | — | — | — |
Every expert is scored out of 100 — Google reviews (35), experience (30), active provincial licence (15), local presence (15), bonus (5). No placement can be bought. Our methodology
Real estate market data
Figures for the BRREA (Brantford Regional Real Estate Association) / CREA reporting area as a whole. In September 2026, the MLS® benchmark price across the BRREA (Brantford Regional Real Estate Association) / CREA reporting area stood at $610,000, down 7.7% year over year. The average price, all property types combined, was $647,604 (−4.1% year over year). There were 156 sales during the month, 7.6% more than a year earlier. With 4.2 months of inventory, the market is balanced by the standard board convention (under 4 months: sellers; 4 to 6: balanced; over 6: buyers).
Source: BRREA (Brantford Regional Real Estate Association) / CREA, September 2026
Frequently asked questions
Why does Payotte list only one expert per profession in Brantford?
Because one clear, verified recommendation is more useful than a crowded directory. For Brantford, Payotte names a single professional per trade, selected on public data — not on who pays.
How is the Brantford expert chosen?
On verifiable public signals scored out of 100: Google reviews, years of practice stated by the professional under their own name, a licence or membership the reader can check at its source, and a genuine local presence in Brantford and Brant County.
Which real estate board covers Brantford?
The Brantford Regional Real Estate Association (BRREA). It was not part of the 2024 merger that created the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Hamilton-Burlington, Mississauga, Waterloo Region, Niagara North, Haldimand-Norfolk); its monthly figures are published separately on CREA Statistics and on brrea.com.
Do I need a lawyer or a notary to buy in Brantford?
A real estate lawyer. In Ontario, lawyers licensed by the Law Society of Ontario handle title, the land transfer tax and the mortgage at closing — there is no notary role as in Quebec.
Are home inspectors licensed in Ontario?
No. Ontario's Home Inspectors Act was passed in 2017 but never brought into force, so there is no provincial licence. What you can check is membership in an association such as OAHI or CAHPI, and the designation it grants (for example RHI) — a membership, not a government licence.
How can I verify a Brantford professional's licence myself?
Payotte publishes the regulator and, when the professional gives it, the licence number — so you can check it yourself: RECO for real estate agents, FSRA for mortgage agents and brokers, the Law Society of Ontario for lawyers, and the Appraisal Institute of Canada for appraisers (a professional body, not a government licence).
Is being listed on Payotte free for professionals in Brantford?
Yes. Listings are free, independent and carry no ads or commissions. A professional can confirm or correct their profile at any time.