Training and career in real estate
To access the real estate or mortgage broker’s exciting career, what training should be taken? Discover the requirements to practice real estate and mortgage brokerage and learn more about recognized mandatory basic training programs. By checking this section, you will also know what tools are available to you to practice the profession according to generally accepted practices.
Return of the mandatory basic training: Important information for candidates
In an effort to enhance brokers’ skills and address the concerns of real estate professionals, any candidate wishing to take the OACIQ certification exam as of September 1, 2013 must have previously taken and passed a basic training program recognized by the OACIQ.
Conditions of access to the profession
The competency frameworks are guides to help future brokers understand what competencies must be developed and mastered in order to act ethically and responsibly in their brokerage practice.
Educational institutions and training programs recognized by the OACIQ
The OACIQ provides the public and licence holders with the name of various educational institutions offering training programs in real estate brokerage.
Obligations of real estate brokers and agents: High-risk areas for pyrite
The importance to inform their clients selling and buying properties located in these risk zones of the problems related to pyrite and to recommend the specific actions described in this text.
Iron Ochre Iron-eating bacteria: Recommendations for real estate brokers and agents
The Association is issuing recommendations to real estate brokers and agents regarding the iron ochre issue.
Mould contamination in homes used as growhouses
Apart from the risk of explosion due to solvents used in making marijuana oil, or fires caused by electrical malfunctions, a high rate of humidity maintained over long periods is the main cause of damage to a building. High humidity rates cause building materials to rot and moulds to proliferate.
Pyrite Clause and Percentage: Ban It !
To obtain a better understanding of the pyrite phenomenon, unknown to the public only a few months ago, representatives of the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board and the ACAIQ visited a home in Saint-Bruno. Viewed from the sidewalk, nothing really differentiates it from the neighbouring houses. Inside, on the other hand.