Public articles
How can I compensate my residential real estate broker?
Whether you are looking to buy or sell a property, the real estate broker’s compensation can be negotiated–commission or percentage, lump sum, hourly rate. The OACIQ supervised broker must clearly explain to you what his contract with you implies.
Building inspection: the OACIQ calls on consumers to be cautious and reiterates the importance of overseeing this industry
As a regulator, the OACIQ reiterates its position in favour of stricter supervision of building inspection and calls on consumers to be cautious when choosing their inspector.
The agency executive officer, a key resource to be more acquainted with
The agency executive officer is responsible for ensuring that the agency brokers meet their duties and obligations. If you experience a problem with your broker, you may call upon him.
Have your fireplaces, stoves and chimneys inspected!
When selling an immovable, whether you're a seller or buyer, you should not take for granted that the stove, fireplace or chimney of the immovable meets the current standards of both the insurer and the municipality. Hence the importance of an appropriate verification.
Contaminated soil, dry rot, radon, cannabis, etc.: How to protect yourself
During a real estate transaction, whether you're a seller or buyer, how can you be sure you are giving or getting a clear picture about the possibility that the property is located on a former landfill site or that it is affected by radon, pyrite, dry rot, etc.?
RDV OACIQ 2018: Because public trust needs to be earned
The RDV OACIQ 2018 event, which has just ended at the Saint-Hyacinthe Convention Centre is the latest action taken by the OACIQ as part of its concrete initiative to increase public trust in real estate brokerage transactions.
Open letter - The Housing Sector Calls for a Department
Housing is a major economic and social pillar in Québec.
Cannabis: What you need to know
The Cannabis Act (“Federal Statute”) and the Act to constitute the Société québécoise du cannabis, to enact the Cannabis Regulation Act and to amend various highway safety-related provisions (“Provincial Statute”) regulate activities such as the production, possession and consumption of cannabis. These federal and provincial statutes and related regulations came into force on October 17, 2018.
Tornadoes and other natural disasters: Your broker’s duties
Your property or the property you are considering to purchase has sustained damage following a natural disaster? Here are the answers to some questions you may ask.
Properties located on former landfill sites: clarifications by the OACIQ
Following a report on the program La Facture on September 18, 2018, the OACIQ would like to make the following clarifications.
Press Release - First Election Debate on Housing
The four main political parties want to make housing a priority.
Brokers suspended for sending false documents
Licence suspensions of up to one year and fines of up to $6,000 were imposed on brokers for participating in a scheme to obtain fraudulent financing for the purchase of properties.
Certain precautions are required for a cash purchase
Sometimes, the buyer of an immovable does not take out a mortgage loan, preferring to pay cash for his purchase.
New tool for an optimal real estate transaction: The DS – Divided co-ownership form
Since July 1, 2018, future buyers or sellers of divided co-ownership properties have been even better protected with the new form Declarations by the seller of the immovable - Divided co-ownership designed by the OACIQ specifically for this market.
Press Release - A new tool for an optimal real estate transaction
The OACIQ is pleased to announce the coming into force of the mandatory form Declarations by the seller of the immovable – Divided co-ownership for consumers dealing with a real estate broker.
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