Working with a real estate agent: Things you need to know RECO Information Guide
The guide is produced by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)
RECO regulates real estate agents and brokerages, educates consumers, and promotes a safe and informed real estate marketplace. RECO administers and enforces the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002. Find out more on the RECO website (
reco.on.ca
).
About this guide
In this guide:
brokerage
means a real estate brokerage
real estate agent
and
agent
mean a real estate salesperson or broker
you
and
client
mean a buyer or seller
buyer
and
seller
can also mean lessee and lessor respectively
You have received this guide from a real estate agent because:
you are considering receiving services from the real estate agent, or
the agent is representing a client in the transaction, and you might receive assistance from the agent.
Real estate agents in Ontario are required to walk you through this guide before providing services or assistance to you. Please read the guide carefully and talk to the agent if you have questions.
What’s in this guide
Working with a real estate agent
Know the risks of representing yourself
Signing a contract with a real estate brokerage
Understanding multiple representation
How to make a complaint
Working with a real estate agent
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Know the risks of representing yourself
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Signing a contract with a real estate brokerage
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Understanding multiple representation
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A note about the content of other offers
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How to make a complaint
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