Public articles

October 19, 2017

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!

October 11, 2017

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.

October 10, 2017

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.

October 05, 2017

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.

September 29, 2017

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.

September 28, 2017

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!

August 31, 2017

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.

August 03, 2017

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.

June 14, 2017

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.

June 07, 2017

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?"

June 06, 2017

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.

May 31, 2017

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.

April 28, 2017

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.

March 06, 2017

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.

September 19, 2016

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.

September 08, 2016

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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