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  - Working with a real estate agent
  - Know the risks of representing yourself
  - Signing a contract with a real estate brokerage
  - Understanding multiple representation
  - About “open offers”
  - RECO Information Guide
- Make sure your real estate agent is registered
- Information for buyers
  - How do I choose a real estate agent as a buyer?
  - Buyer’s checklist
  - Competing offers
  - Home inspections
  - How to avoid being a victim of mortgage fraud
- Information for sellers
  - How do I choose a real estate agent as a seller?
  - Seller's checklist
  - Dealing with competing offers
  - Preparing for an open house
  - Property information statements
  - Is it safe to use a lockbox when selling your home?
- Your deposit is protected
  - Consumer deposit insurance FAQ
Agents and Brokerages
- TRESA Explained
  - CE Course: Introduction to TRESA
  - Sector Advisory: Agreements must comply with the legislation
  - TRESA FAQs
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- RECO Bulletins
  - RECO Bulletin 1.1 Professional conduct
  - RECO Bulletin 1.2 Duty to comply with legislation
  - RECO Bulletin 1.3 Notice requirements
  - RECO Bulletin 2.1 RECO information guide
  - RECO Bulletin 2.2 Representation
  - RECO Bulletin 2.3 Representation agreements
  - RECO Bulletin 2.4 Dealing with a self-represented party
  - RECO Bulletin 2.5 Confidentiality
  - RECO Bulletin 2.6 Customer relationships not permitted
  - RECO Bulletin 2.7 Implied representation agreements
  - RECO Bulletin 3.1 Disclosures, consents, and acknowledgements
  - RECO Bulletin 3.2 Multiple representation
  - RECO Bulletin 3.3 Financial benefits
  - RECO Bulletin 3.4 Personal trades and property interests
  - RECO Bulletin 3.5 Conflicts of interest
  - RECO Bulletin 4.1 Number and content of competing offers
  - RECO Bulletin 4.2 Managing a delayed offer presentation process
  - RECO Bulletin 4.3 Managing a pre-emptive offer
  - RECO Bulletin 5.1 Advertising requirements
  - RECO Bulletin 5.2 Permitted terms
  - RECO Bulletin 5.3 Advertising online
  - RECO Bulletin 5.4 Advertising sold property
  - RECO Bulletin 5.5 Advertising compliance review
  - RECO Bulletin 5.5.1 Advertising compliance review form
  - RECO Bulletin 5.6 Advertising complaints from brokerages
  - RECO Bulletin 5.6.1 Advertising complaint form
  - RECO Bulletin 6.2 Remuneration clause in an agreement of purchase and sale
  - RECO Bulletin 7.1 Protection of property
  - RECO Bulletin 7.2 Lockboxes
  - RECO Bulletin 7.3 Material facts
  - RECO Bulletin 7.4 Facts a seller has a legal obligation to disclose
  - RECO Bulletin 7.5 Stigmas
  - RECO Bulletin 7.6 Hosting an open house
  - RECO Bulletin 8.1 Unclaimed money in the real estate trust account
  - RECO Bulletin 8.2 Shortfalls and missing property
- RECO tool for sharing RECO Information Guide and forms
- Becoming a real estate agent
- Becoming a real estate broker
- Info for real estate agents
  - Renewing your registration
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  - Reinstating your registration
    - Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
  - What you can do in MyWeb
  - RECO Registration Certificate
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    - PRECs Checklist
- Info for brokerages
  - Opening a brokerage or branch office
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  - Changes to a brokerage or branch registration
  - Reinstating a brokerage registration
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- Insurance
  - Professional liability insurance
  - Make a claim
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Learners
- About real estate education in Ontario
- Education requirements
- Becoming a real estate agent
  - Multiple Education Providers FAQs
- Becoming a real estate broker
- Post-registration education for agents
- Brokerage staff compliance training
- Continuing education (CE)
- Updates
- More information
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Enforcement
- About RECO’s complaints process
- Submitting a complaint
- After submitting a complaint
- If you are the subject of a complaint
  - If you are involved in a discipline hearing
    - Registrant guide to discipline/appeal hearings
      - If you are involved in a discipline hearing (for offences prior to December 1, 2023)
    - Witness guide to discipline hearings
      - Witness guide to discipline hearings (for offences prior to December 1, 2023)
    - Adjudicators' book of authorities
- Inquiring about the number of offers on a property
- Enforcement activities
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  - Plans and publications
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- Performance measures
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- Governance
  - Board of Directors
  - Board Committees
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  - By-laws and policies
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    - An overview of Minister's orders and the impact on RECO
  - Annual General Meeting - 2025
  - Annual General Meeting - 2024
  - Board Director Election - 2025
    - Candidate Profile for Sector Directors
    - Application Form for RECO Sector Director
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