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Licensing and Regulation


Licensing Information

Real Estate Services Act (In Force January 1, 2005)

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----------		Real Estate Council of B.C. The Real Estate Council is a regulatory agency established by the provincial government. Its mandate is to protect the public interest by enforcing the licensing and licensee conduct requirements of the Real Estate Services Act. The Council is responsible for licensing individuals and brokerages engaged in real estate sales, rental and strata property management. The Council also enforces entry qualifications, investigates complaints against licensees and imposes disciplinary sanctions under the Act. The Superintendent of Real Estate is responsible for investigating unlicensed activity under the Real Estate Services Act.