Private home selling is the best way to keep money in your pocket; there is no commission to turn over to the real estate broker who is charging you 5% of the selling price. 

Although, you save money, it needs you attention and devotion to fulfill this task. (Nothing is for free)

 A few points to guide you thru the steps of selling your own home without the help of a Realtor;

• What is your home worth? 
• Where do I advertise?   Newspaper,  your local shopping center bulletin board, of course your front lawn (put a for sale sign there) 
•  Free For Sale By Owner (FSBO) web-sites e.g
  http://TorontoHomeListings.com No commission and free listings for the Toronto/GTA area.