Open a sessionTraining and career in real estate
To access the real estate or mortgage broker’s exciting career, what training should be taken? Discover the requirements to practice real estate and mortgage brokerage and learn more about recognized mandatory basic training programs. By checking this section, you will also know what tools are available to you to practice the profession according to generally accepted practices.
Return of the mandatory basic training: Important information for candidates
In an effort to enhance brokers’ skills and address the concerns of real estate professionals, any candidate wishing to take the OACIQ certification exam as of September 1, 2013 must have previously taken and passed a basic training program recognized by the OACIQ.
Conditions of access to the profession
The competency frameworks are guides to help future brokers understand what competencies must be developed and mastered in order to act ethically and responsibly in their brokerage practice.
Educational institutions and training programs recognized by the OACIQ
The OACIQ provides the public and licence holders with the name of various educational institutions offering training programs in real estate brokerage.
Communication of personal information to companies offering compensation advances
There are companies out there that offer compensation advance services. In order to advance funds, they may require that real estate brokers or agents provide them with documents that are liable to contain personal information, including promise to purchase, mortgage approval and brokerage contract documents.
Lake access rights Are you ''really'' sure?
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It is not unusual, especially in cottage country, for a seller to claim that he has a “right-of-way” to the lake or “lake access” rights.
