When it comes to buying or selling immovable property, very few
consumers are familiar with the duties and responsibilities of their
real estate agent or broker. Yet a number of problems can arise
during the various steps of a real estate transaction when consumers
are not aware of their rights.
The Association des courtiers et agents immobiliers du Québec
has put together a list of tips to help ensure that the service
provided by your real estate broker or agent is flawless. The topics
covered in these tips include the following:
- Brokerage contract
- Promise to purchase
- Other forms
- Code of ethics
- Verification obligation
- Disclosure obligation
- Advertising and representation
- Pyrite
- Taxation and incorporation
- Illegal practice
- Confidentiality (protection of personal information)
For your reference:
Seller Practical Guide
Selling your home is a complex and difficult transaction. That's
why the Association des courtiers et agents immobiliers du Québec
(ACAIQ) has put together this brochure outlining the key stages
you will go through before, during and after the sale of your home.
It contains a number of tips that will guide you throughout the
process and help you complete your real estate transaction in a
satisfactory manner.

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Buyer Practical Guide
The Association des courtiers et agents immobiliers du Québec
(ACAIQ) has put together this brochure to help guide you through
all the steps involved in choosing and purchasing your property.
It covers the main stages you will go through before, during and
after the purchase of your home, and provides a number of tips that
will help you complete your real estate transaction in a satisfactory
manner.

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The Consumer is Protected
The Association des courtiers et agents immobiliers du Québec
(ACAIQ) has put together this pamphlet to inform consumers about
the protection mechanisms available to them in the area of real
estate brokerage in Quebec. It briefly describes the various activities
carried out by the Association: certification, professional inspection,
Syndic, Discipline Committee, legal and ethical Information, to
name a few.

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Professional Inspection – It’s all about trust!
Working in accordance with accepted trade practices instills confidence
in real estate brokers and agents, and trust in the members of the
public who use their services. Professional inspection exists to
protect this trust.

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