The Commission is hiring a new Compliance Officer. Click HERE for more details on the position and how to apply.

LICENCE SUSPENSION NOTICE: The Registrar hereby gives notice that the real estate licence for Timothy Blais, salesperson with EXP Realty of Canada, Inc., is suspended effective July 3, 2026 – January 2, 2027, for violating the Real Estate Trading Act and the Commission By-law. Click HERE for more information.

Form 408 & Buyer's Conditions

Form 408 & Buyer's Conditions

Originally published August 27, 2021
Revised May 1, 2026

The current process of satisfying buyer’s conditions and Form 408 has been in effect since January 3, 2022. This page includes information about:

For Sale By Owner & Brokerage/Designated Agent Relationships

September 30, 2020
Revised June 25, 2025

The Commission regularly deals with questions from licensees and consumers regarding different relationships a brokerage can offer when dealing with For Sale By Owner’s (FSBO) sellers. There are a range of services that a brokerage/designated agent can provide to an unrepresented party or to a client. Sometimes a consumer will seek unrepresented party services from one brokerage and agency representation from another.

Out Clauses in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale

January 31, 2020
Revised June 25, 2025

The Commission regularly deals with questions from licensees and consumers regarding the application of out clause(s). Please ensure you clearly understand the following concepts.  

*The following may also apply to a lease agreement or an agreement of purchase and sale that is not written on a Commission-approved form.  

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