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Home Agents and Brokerages TRESA Explained

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.

Industry News

Industry news is a collection of articles of interest to real estate agents and brokerages. It includes guest articles that are relevant to the real estate sector.

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