Frequently asked questions.

FSBO.ca is a Canadian classifieds marketplace where private sellers and businesses can connect with buyers. Browse or list furniture, electronics, vehicles, tools, collectibles and other permitted items—all in one place.

Yes. Create an account and confirm your email to display up to 10 active listings for free. Verify your Canadian mobile number by text message to increase that limit to 50 active listings, still free. Optional Main Street storefront subscriptions offer more room to sell.

Sign in and select Post free ad. Add your item’s details, asking price, location and clear photos, then follow the prompts to publish. Describe its condition honestly and include any defects or important details. See how to add a listing →

Open the listing and use its contact or messaging options. Sign in if prompted. Ask about condition, availability and collection or delivery before arranging a purchase.

Yes. FSBO.ca welcomes both private sellers and businesses. If you want a dedicated place to display your inventory, you can choose a Main Street storefront subscription.

Your limit is the number of listings visible at the same time—not the number you can sell over the life of your account.

• Email confirmed: 10 active listings, free.
• Phone verified: 50 active listings, free.
• Store 250: 250 active listings and one storefront, $29.95 CAD/month.
• Store Unlimited: unlimited active listings and one storefront, $49.95 CAD/month.

These limits do not stack. For example, phone verification gives you 50 spaces in total. View current pricing and plan details →

Choose which items you want visible in My Listings. When an item is sold or taken offline, that space becomes available for another. Drafts do not count toward your active-listing limit. You can also verify your phone for the free 50-listing limit or choose a storefront plan for more capacity.

Free listings have a 30-day listing window and can be renewed. Renewing keeps the listing available but does not move it to the top of the Newest results. Store Unlimited listings are not subject to the free plan’s 30-day expiry.

The Free plan includes up to 10 photos and a 200-word description per listing. Store 250 and Store Unlimited include up to 30 photos, a 500-word description and YouTube links. Clear photos and useful details help buyers decide whether your item is right for them.

Sign in and open My Listings to manage your items and choose which listings are visible within your plan’s limit. Keep your details current and mark items sold when they are no longer available.

No. Confirming your email lets you start with up to 10 active listings. Phone verification is optional and free. It increases your capacity to 50 active listings and adds a Verified badge to your profile and listings.

It confirms that you can receive a one-time text code at a working Canadian mobile number from a recognized telephone carrier. It does not independently confirm your legal identity, ownership of an item or the safety of a transaction.

Use a working Canadian mobile number from a recognized telephone carrier that can receive the verification text. Internet and VoIP numbers are not accepted.

That is your choice. Use your account profile settings to show or hide your phone number. Keeping it hidden does not affect your phone-verified status. If you display it, people viewing your listing can see it.

No. FSBO Inc. uses the number you provide for phone verification to confirm access to a valid, working Canadian mobile number. We will not use it for marketing or share it with another entity unless legally compelled to disclose it to law enforcement for a lawful purpose. You can separately choose to display your number to buyers in your profile settings.

A seller can activate Verified status by using a credit card to verify and pay for a Main Street storefront. This applies to private sellers and businesses. It is not a separate business-identity check and does not guarantee the items or the outcome of a transaction.

No. A badge tells you which check an account has completed. It does not guarantee identity, item ownership, condition, payment or a successful transaction. Review the listing, ask questions and inspect the item before buying. Learn how verification works →

A Main Street storefront gives your items a dedicated place on FSBO.ca so buyers can browse what you have for sale together. Your items also appear in the main marketplace search, within your subscription’s active-listing limit.

No. Storefronts are available to private sellers as well as businesses. Whether you are downsizing, selling a collection or managing inventory, you can choose the plan that fits your needs.

Store 250 includes one storefront and up to 250 active listings. Store Unlimited includes one storefront and unlimited active listings. Both include up to 30 photos and a 500-word description per listing, YouTube links and unlimited messaging. Compare storefront plans →

As a ForSaleByOwner.ca seller, you receive a free Unlimited account subscription on FSBO.ca for 12 months. List as many items as you like during your subscription. A Main Street storefront is also included if you want one—ideal for furniture, tools, electronics and other items you would like to sell before, during or after your move.

No. Your FSBO.ca account is already set up. Sign in with the same email address and password you use for ForSaleByOwner.ca. You can also use the FSBO.ca account button in your ForSaleByOwner.ca dashboard to open your account directly.

No. The storefront is optional. You can simply post your items in the marketplace, or set up your included Main Street storefront to showcase them together. Both are part of your free 12-month Unlimited subscription.

They are sister websites operated by For Sale By Owner Inc. FSBO.ca is the classifieds marketplace for everyday items, vehicles and more. ForSaleByOwner.ca is where sellers create and manage real estate listings, with FSBO Only, DIY MLS® and Fully Guided MLS® options.

Create and manage real estate listings through ForSaleByOwner.ca, including properties for sale, rent or lease. Real estate listings from ForSaleByOwner.ca may also appear on FSBO.ca, but they are not created or edited through the classifieds posting form.

Pause before responding, paying or opening a link. Never share passwords, one-time verification codes or banking credentials. Use Contact Us to report the listing or message, including its details so our team can investigate.

Visit Contact Us for help with signing in, verification, listings or storefronts. Include the email address on your account and any relevant listing details so we can help you more quickly. Never send your password or a verification code.