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OACIQ, the authority of real estate brokerage in Quebec

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    Ask your question to Élise, our OACIQ Virtual Assistant

    Got a question about a real estate transaction or any other real estate brokerage matters? Ask our virtual agent, available 24\7.

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  • Licence renewal period: Be ready!

    The annual licence renewal period will begin around mid-March for real estate brokers, agency executive officers, and agencies, as will the acquired rights maintenance period. Before April 30, 2026, licensees will have to take certain steps to maintain their right to practise.

  • The OACIQ obtains carbon-neutral certification

    This certification covers the activities of the head office and all staff members, as reflected in the Organization’s annual greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. It is part of a structured approach that guides the planning and monitoring of the OACIQ’s environmental initiatives, in alignment with its public protection mission.

    Toward carbon neutrality: OACIQ's commitment

  • Talking to your clients about the OACIQ: An obligation and a benchmark of professionalism

    Beyond the regulatory aspect, there are many advantages to talking about the OACIQ.

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  • OACIQ Podcasts: Now Available in Video Format

    A podcast series to help you better understand buying or selling a property, thanks to legal protections and the expertise of OACIQ professionals.

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Our mission

The Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ) ensures the protection of members of the public who enlist the services of real estate brokerage professionals governed by the Real Estate Brokerage Act. To do so, the organization strictly oversees the activities of real estate brokers and issues professional licences.

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Useful resources

  • My broker

    What are my broker’s duties and obligations? How can I make sure he is acting in my best interests?

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  • OACIQ Guidelines

    They explain the regulatory framework applicable under the Real Estate Brokerage Act and its regulations and set out proper practices.

    See the guidelines

  • Professional practices guides

    They provide details of the general principles on which real estate brokers’ daily work is based and address concrete and varied situations.

    See the guides

  • File a complaint

    You want to report a possible violation? Complete the request for assistance form now.

    Filing a request for assistance

In the spotlight

Building inspection

Recent decision and best practices

In a recent decision, the Superior Court of Québec ruled on the legality and conditions regarding the use of a clause allowing a seller to refuse the pre-purchase inspector chosen by the buyer.

The OACIQ outlines the risks associated with using such a clause and the best practices to follow to ensure professional support in the event that a consumer wishes to use it.

In the spotlight

Check out the Buyer’s Guide and the Seller’s Guide

The buyer's and seller's guides are essential tools to better understand the different steps of a real estate transaction. They will help you better grasp the various steps of a real estate transaction through which a broker will guide his clients.

Check out the guides

Express your true nature at the OACIQ!

The OACIQ encourages its employees to express their true nature, embrace their passions and develop their unique talents. Whether you are versatile, leader, ingenious or smart, at the OACIQ you will find an environment that values your uniqueness.

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