Compulsory Certificate of Practice
All real estate brokers and agents in Québec must hold a certificate of practice issued by the Association. Candidates to the profession must first take a college-level course in real estate brokerage, then pass the Association’ s entrance examination.
This procedure is to ensure that real estate brokers and agents have the knowledge and skills they need to provide impeccable service.
It is important to note that the consumer who engages in a real estate transaction through someone who does not hold a real estate brokerage certificate issued by the ACAIQ cannot benefit from the protection mechanisms provided under the Real Estate Brokerage Act, since these mechanisms only apply to the professional actions of a holder of a valid certificate of practice. Therefore, make sure your broker or agent has a valid certificate of practice by consulting the membership register on the acaiq.com website.