The verdict in three sentences
In Quebec City, as a 2026 ballpark, a local web agency charges 8 000 to 30 000+ USD for a luxury real estate agency website and a freelancer 2 500 to 8 000 USD. Kolonell offers three fixed prices, 2 900, 4 900 and 8 900 USD, with native French copywriting from the Starter tier, a project manager reachable in Eastern Time and delivery in 3 to 4 weeks. What separates two quotes is how Centris listings are brought in, the quality of the property pages and what happens after launch.
This version is written for English-speaking brokers and founders working in the Quebec City region, often serving buyers from Ontario, the United States or abroad, who must still run a French-first site.
What do Quebec City web agencies charge?
These prudent ranges draw on the public rate cards of Quebec agencies, minimum project sizes listed on Clutch.co profiles and freelance platform rates (Malt, Upwork). Local quotes are in Canadian dollars; we express them in USD to compare with Kolonell's international grid. They vary widely with page count and integrations.
| Option | 2026 ballpark | Timeline | Typically included | After launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Quebec City agency | 18 000 to 30 000+ USD | 10 to 16 weeks | Custom design, listings integration | Monthly retainer |
| Mid-size agency | 8 000 to 18 000 USD | 8 to 12 weeks | Adapted real estate theme | Hourly, often 75 to 140 USD |
| Freelancer | 2 500 to 8 000 USD | 4 to 10 weeks | Development, copy rarely included | Depends on availability |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | Agency site, native French copy | 3 months |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | Property pages, neighbourhoods, qualified forms | 3 months |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 900 USD | 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Bilingual EN/FR, off-market homes, guides | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
The tiers are detailed on our international website offer. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start, 50 % at delivery; the domain is registered in your agency's name and all access is handed over.
What a luxury agency site must offer in Quebec City
The region's high end sits in Sillery, Cap-Rouge, Old Quebec and Montcalm, as well as on Île d'Orléans and around Lac-Beauport. Buyers include local families, buyers from Montreal and Ontario, and retirees returning to Quebec.
- Polished property pages: large compressed galleries, floor plans, video and virtual tours, fast loading on mobile.
- Centris listings: display goes through the tools and rules provided for member brokers. A standard integration is possible; a custom connection or a full back office is quoted on request.
- Off-market homes: shown without address, details released after a qualified enquiry.
- Valuation: a valuation request form routed to the right broker.
- Lifestyle pages: heritage districts, riverfront, luxury chalets, schools.
- Languages: French first, written natively; English for buyers from outside Quebec is included on the Premium tier.
On compliance, real estate brokerage in Quebec is overseen by the OACIQ: required mentions, advertising and listing accuracy must be validated by the broker or agency executive officer. The Charter of the French language governs the presence of French on commercial websites. Forms collect personal information subject to Law 25, which notably sets transparency and consent obligations, in addition to PIPEDA where applicable. This is factual information, not legal advice.
A real bilingual reference: TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), notary and apostille services in New Jersey, EN/FR site with quote requests, a booking calendar and live chat.
Total cost over 3 years: what should you really compare?
| Item over 36 months | Local agency (assumption) | Freelancer (assumption) | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | 20 000 USD | 6 500 USD | 8 900 USD |
| English version | 3 000 USD | 2 000 USD | Included |
| French copywriting | Often included | 1 500 USD | Included |
| Maintenance | 300 USD per month over 33 months: 9 900 USD | 150 USD per month over 33 months: 4 950 USD | Assumed 300 USD per month over 30 months: 9 000 USD, quoted on request |
| Hosting and domain | Often in the retainer | 400 USD per year: 1 200 USD | 400 USD per year: 1 200 USD |
| Indicative total | 32 900 USD | 16 150 USD | 19 100 USD |
These are calculation assumptions: the freelancer looks cheaper, but without professional copywriting, without a project manager and often without a written schedule. For a real estimate of your scope, use the free quote request.
Questions to ask before signing a quote
Will the domain be in your name? Who writes the copy, and is English included? How will listings be brought in and at what monthly cost? How many listing templates are planned? How long does support last, and is there a written schedule? A flat quote with no page list, a 24-month maintenance commitment or machine translation passed off as an English version are red flags.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example: Jennifer, executive officer of a luxury agency in Sillery, compares two quotes for a bilingual site.
- Local agency: 20 000 USD, plus 3 000 USD for English and 300 USD per month over 33 months, i.e. 9 900 USD. Total: 32 900 USD.
- Kolonell Premium: 8 900 USD with bilingual included, then an assumed 300 USD per month over 30 months, i.e. 9 000 USD. Total: 17 900 USD, excluding hosting.
Difference: 15 000 USD over 3 years, excluding listing tool subscriptions, identical in both cases.
FAQ
How much does a luxury real estate agency website cost in Quebec City?
As a 2026 ballpark, 8 000 to 30 000+ USD with a local agency and 2 500 to 8 000 USD with a freelancer. Kolonell offers 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD.
Why are prices in USD?
Kolonell uses a single international grid in USD for Canada. You compare 4 900 USD with the USD conversion of the local quote in Canadian dollars.
Can Centris listings be displayed on the site?
Yes, within the tools and rules provided for brokers. A standard integration is possible on every tier; a custom connection is quoted on request.
Will the site be in French and English?
Native French is included from Starter at 2 900 USD. Bilingual EN/FR is included in Premium at 8 900 USD.
How do we communicate?
A project manager meets you on Google Meet at a time that suits you and sends a written update each week. Support then lasts 3 months, 6 on Premium.
Let's scope your project. Tell us how many properties you carry, your English needs and the tier you have in mind, and we will come back with a written scope and timeline. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.