Public articles
The OACIQ suspends the agency executive officers’ licence and imposes fines on agencies concerned
Highlighting the decisions of the Discipline Committee is in line with the OACIQ’s Strategic directions, which aim in particular at promoting a culture of compliance among authorized professionals.
OACIQ: An employer of choice
At the OACIQ, we realized that being a good employer benefits everyone!
What’s an exclusive brokerage contract?
In accordance with the public protection mission entrusted to it by the Real Estate Brokerage Act, the OACIQ has designed brokerage contracts to protect your interests.
For a clear understanding of the promise to purchase
The Real Estate Brokerage Act provides the OACIQ with a range of tools to protect you. The Promise to purchase form is one of them.
Colloque immobilier: A winning event for the public
Helping advance real estate and mortgage brokerage in Québec and promoting innovation in order to better protect the public is the goal achieved by the Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ), at the end of the Colloque immobilier held today at the Centre Mont-Royal, in Montréal.
Immocom Services International is not an OACIQ licence holder
The OACIQ would like to point out that the Immocom Services International does not hold a real estate brokerage licence. In Québec, Anyone who acts as an intermediary between a buyer and a seller must have a licence issued by the OACIQ.
The OACIQ disciplinary decisions are public
The decisions rendered by the OACIQ Discipline Committee are public. Check them out for free by visiting the http://citoyens.soquij.qc.ca/ site!
Three ways in which the OACIQ protects you!
Under the Real Estate Brokerage Act, the OACIQ has several tools at its disposal to give you peace of mind.
The OACIQ presents its strategic directions
An even better-informed and better-protected public: that is the objective pursued by the OACIQ as it introduces its strategic directions for the next three years.
Annual Report 2016: Practical measures that benefit the public
We are pleased to present you with the OACIQ annual report that was tabled in the Québec National Assembly by the Minister of Finance.
What you need to know before buying a co-ownership property
Co-ownership has many appeals, including affordable cost and reduced maintenance.
Inclusions and exclusions as part of a sale
“I just moved in and – surprise! – the beautifully appointed walk-in closet is now an empty space. Should the shelves have been included?"
Latent defect is a very unpleasant surprise for both the buyer and the seller!
A latent defect is an unapparent problem that existed at the time of purchase, but you have not been informed about it; and it is so serious that you would probably not have bought the property or would have asked for a price reduction.
Transaction involving a flooded property: Three things to know
Experiencing a flooding is painful. Due to stress and urgency, an affected homeowner may forget to take certain precautions that could be of great importance during a potential sale.
Is the electronic signature secure?
Are you preparing to sign a form electronically during a real estate transaction? Fast, effective and secure, the electronic signature has the merit of saving time for all parties when used correctly.
The advantage of being part of a professional network
During a real estate, don’t hesitate to seek help from seasoned professionals. If you do business with a broker duly authorized by the OACIQ, he will provide you with a list of trustworthy people to assist you at every step of your transaction.
The right of undivided co-owners to exclude a potential buyer
A real estate broker or agency entrusted with the sale of a co-owner’s share in an undivided co-ownership property must know that the other co-owners have the right to exclude a potential buyer.
Sale of an undivided co-ownership property: Attention to the right of the other co-owners
You want to sell or buy a share of an immovable held in undivided co-ownership? Did you know that the other co-owners have precedence over a potential buyer?
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