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Legal person, its mission being the protection of the public in the field of real estate brokerage, by disseminating information and providing assistance thereto, and also by enforcing regulations related to ethics, to the inspection of brokers and agencies' activities, and to discipline. The Organisme d'autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (Québec Real Estate Brokerage Self-Regulating Agency) ensures that brokerage operations engaged in by brokers and agencies are compliant with the Real-Estate Brokerage Act.
14/10/2025
Practicing as a real estate broker requires compliance with high standards of competence and integrity. Anyone wishing to work in this field must pass an entrance exam assessing both theoretical and practical knowledge, and then obtain a license issued by the Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ). This…...
14/10/2025
Using the services of a real-estate broker is not mandatory. That said, unless you are able to personally handle the purchase and/or sale of a fraction of a building held in divided co-ownership, you should call upon this professional during your process. Doing it yourself would require a massive investment…...
14/10/2025
Real estate brokerage is a regulated activity in Quebec, due to the importance of public protection and the trust that professionals in this field must inspire. A real estate broker may perform their duties independently or within an agency, but remains at all times subject to the provisions of the…...
15/07/2024
Divided co-ownership offers numerous financial and practical advantages that make these properties an attractive option for many buyers, from their lower purchase price in comparison to a single-family home to their well-defined management framework. Are you one of these potential buyers? Would you like to learn more about the process…...
15/11/2023
The web radio of November 15, 2023 focused on the challenges surrounding buying and selling in co-ownership. Remember that article 1068.1 of the Civil Code of Québec, resulting from Bill 16, requires greater transparency during a co-ownership transaction. The attestation document provided for in this article will address specific questions on the "state…...
13/12/2010
To allow you to know exactly what you are purchasing, your vendor must act in good faith at all times. In this regard, Article 1375 of the Civil Code of Quebec imposes a true moral code to the parties. It provides that: “The parties shall conduct themselves in good faith…...