How Ontario real estate is actually regulated: the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002, its regulations and the Code of Ethics, quoted with section numbers. Written by a broker of record.
The matrimonial home has special status in Ontario law, and that shapes everything about how it can be sold. Here is what actually governs the decision and how to keep the sale out of the dispute.
Exclusive listings are sold as a premium service. In a market of roughly 75 sales a month above $3 million, restricting who sees your property is usually just restricting competition.
Ten days, and then the agreement is yours. Here is exactly when the clock starts on a pre-construction condominium, the new freehold right, and how to actually use the window.
Tarion is a floor, not insurance. On a multi-million dollar new build, the aggregate warranty cap covers a fraction of the value. Here are the actual numbers.
A holdover clause can make you liable for commission months after your listing expires. It is negotiable, it has no statutory limit, and almost nobody reads it before signing.
One of the most misunderstood facts in Ontario real estate: there is no cooling-off period on a resale purchase. Here is where rescission rights do exist, and what to do instead.
When one brokerage represents both buyer and seller, neither side gets advocacy. Here is exactly what is permitted, what consent requires, and the alternative TRESA created.
Ontario sellers can now direct disclosure of the substance of competing offers. What that actually covers is narrower than most people assume — and it is entirely the seller’s choice.
TRESA Phase 2 came into force on 1 December 2023 and changed how representation works in Ontario. Here is what it actually means for you at the negotiating table.
Choosing an agent for a top-end sale is a decision about competence and contract terms, not about presentation. Here is what TRESA entitles you to and the questions that actually reveal the difference.
