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13 June 2019

Brokerage contract: The right to change one's mind

Signing a brokerage contract is an act that should be taken seriously. This is why you may, under certain conditions, terminate any contract sig...

11 June 2019

Appel de candidatures au conseil d’administration de l’OACIQ

Le ministère des Finances du Québec sollicite des candidatures de personnes intéressées à devenir administrateur ou administratrice de l’Organis...

23 May 2019

Ten actions taken by the OACIQ for public trust

The OACIQ publishes today Trust in action – Highlights 2018 which presents the various actions taken by the Organization over the past ...

09 May 2019

Bill 16: The OACIQ proposes to oversee co-ownership and set out guidelines for building inspection

Appearing before a parliamentary committee today to present its comments on Bill 16, the OACIQ reiterates its support for the government's desir...

07 May 2019

The OACIQ suspended the licence of 106 brokers

The OACIQ has just suspended the licence of 106 brokers who have not completed their Mandatory Continuing Education Program.

23 April 2019

Homes used to grow cannabis: Permanent stigmas

The OACIQ Discipline Committee suspended the licence of two real estate brokers involved in the sale of a property that may have been used to gr...

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Info OACIQ

The Information Centre Info OACIQ is the first place to contact for any issues that may arise before, during or after a transaction with a real estate or mortgage broker.

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Assistance Department

The OACIQ Assistance Department allows you to report any problem involving a real estate or mortgage broker. As appropriate, the analysts of this department may settle disputes or call upon other resources to address them.

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Syndic

The Syndic investigates alleged violations of the Real Estate Brokerage Act by a broker or agency.
If there are grounds to believe that there was an ethical breach, he shall file a complaint with the Discipline Committee.

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Discipline Committee

The OACIQ Discipline Committee hears complaints filed by the Syndic's Office pertaining to violations to the Real Estate Brokerage Act and its regulations committed by brokers and agencies, and imposes penalties on those found guilty. In this case, a notice is published on the OACIQ's website.

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Real Estate Indemnity Fund (FICI)

The Indemnity Fund offers financial protection to consumers who are victims of fraud, dishonest tactics or misappropriation of funds in the course of a real estate or mortgage transaction involving a broker.

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Fonds d'assurance responsabilité professionnelle du courtage immobilier du Québec (FARCIQ)

The insurance Fund offers financial protection to consumers in case of unintentional fault, error, negligence or omission committed by a real estate or mortgage agency or broker in the course of their professional activities.

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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 and mortgage brokerage professionals governed by the Real Estate Brokerage Act.

Our vision

The OACIQ is the authority of real estate and mortgage brokerage in Québec. It protects and assists the public by ensuring sound broker practices.

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