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- 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 7.5 Stigmas
- RECO Bulletin 7.6 Hosting an open house
- RECO Bulletin 7.3 Material facts
- RECO Bulletin 7.4 Facts a seller has a legal obligation to disclose
- 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
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- 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 7.5 Stigmas
- RECO Bulletin 7.6 Hosting an open house
- RECO Bulletin 7.3 Material facts
- RECO Bulletin 7.4 Facts a seller has a legal obligation to disclose
- 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
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The Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) is consumer protection legislation governing the conduct of real estate agents and brokerages trading in real estate in the province of Ontario.
Here are some resources to support agents and brokerages in meeting their obligations under the legislation, including key changes that took effect December 1, 2023.
CE Course: Introduction to TRESA
This course, designed for registrants, focuses exclusively on TRESA, specifically the changes that impact the day-to-day activities of real estate agents and their interactions with buyers and sellers.
Sector Advisory: Agreements must comply with the legislation
RECO is aware that some brokerages are entering into agreements that do not comply with the legislation.
TRESA FAQs
Explore common inquiries from registrants about TRESA.
Legislation
TRESA and its associated regulations can be accessed using the links below.
Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002
O. Reg. 567/05: General
O. Reg. 579/05: Educational requirements, insurance, records and other matters
O. Reg. 365/22: Code of Ethics
O. Reg. 536/20: Personal Real Estate Corporations
O. Reg. 367/22: Discipline Committee
Industry news
For articles of interest to real estate agents and brokerages, including guest articles relevant to the real estate sector, see the News section of our website.