Seller's Guide

Everything you need to know to sell your property with confidence. This guide provides essential information about the selling process, the key steps to follow, and practical tips to help you maximize your property’s value and achieve a successful real estate transaction.

What You Should Know About Selling Your Home

The Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ) has created this guide to support you through every stage of selling your residential property.

It outlines the key steps to take before and during the sale, while offering practical tips to help you complete your transaction efficiently and securely.

While this guide serves as a helpful reference, it does not replace personalized recommendations from a real estate broker or a professional agency specializing in real estate or mortgage financing.
Its content is limited to the sale of residential properties. Certain topics specific to divided or undivided co-ownership are addressed, but the guide is not intended to be exhaustive.

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Selling Your Property, Step by Step

Selling a property is a major decision that requires preparation and careful thought. It’s essential to be well informed to understand each stage of the process, maximize your property's value, and complete your transaction with confidence and peace of mind.

Before: Making Sure You Are Well Prepared

Selling a property can be complex, so being well informed and well supported is key. By choosing to work with me, you benefit from the protections provided under the Real Estate Brokerage Act. A solid first step is understanding my role, responsibilities, and obligations throughout the selling process — helping to secure your transaction and optimize your results.

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During : The steps to selling your property

If a buyer shows interest in your property following a visit, they may request a second viewing. Then, if represented by a broker, the buyer will complete a promise to purchase, which outlines the conditions under which they agree to buy your property. You’ll then have the option to accept this offer or make a counter-proposal to negotiate terms that are most favorable for your transaction.

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After: Following the Promise to Purchase

Once the promise to purchase or counter-proposal is accepted and all conditions are met, it’s time to finalize the transaction. This step takes place primarily at the notary’s office, where title verification and the drafting of the deed of sale will occur. Under the Civil Code of Québec, the intervention of a notary is mandatory for the legal transfer of property — ensuring the security and validity of the transaction.

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