Real estate and mortgage brokerage is a regulated practice. The OACIQ is responsible for the application and enforcement of the Real Estate Brokerage Act: it determines the conditions of practice of the profession, in addition to providing effective protection for consumers who use their services for their real estate transactions. This means that several recourses are available to protect you and your transaction. The obligation to verify, disclose and advise is another cornerstone of the broker’s work. He also has an obligation to protect the confidentiality of the personal information you provide to him.