Many real estate market experts and industry members had been wondering how the market would react to deconfinement. Judging by the amount of activity we’re seeing at DuProprio, the answer is clear: the market is off to a flying start!

While it’s preferable to schedule individual visits with serious buyers, it’s now possible to hold open houses while taking measures to reduce the risks associated with COVID-19. Owners who decide to hold an open house must follow the hygiene rules imposed by the Quebec government.

The best way to make any moving day go smoothly—pandemic or not—is to prepare in advance. And this year, Quebec’s moving day (July 1) will happen as the province is gradually coming out of lockdown, so it will be important to take the necessary precautions.

As the real estate market starts up again, thousands of buyers have taken the Quebec market by storm. Many owners don’t want to miss out on this period that promises to be very busy, and are wondering which the best option is to sell their home: DuProprio or a broker?

For most Quebecers, their home is their most important financial asset. In addition to the emotional value attached to a home, most people also invest a great deal of time and money into it.

The Legault government recently announced a gradual deconfinement plan for Quebec, which allows the real estate market to resume all activities as of Monday, May 11, while respecting the hygiene and social distancing measures issued by the public health department.

People must still buy and sell properties even while COVID-19 is an issue. The reality is that the real estate market operates continuously, because people start new jobs, welcome an addition to the family or don’t renew their lease because they intend to buy a starter home.

The time has come and Quebec has begun its gradual deconfinement plan. This included the restart of real estate activities on May 11. To limit the risk of spreading COVID-19, these activities must respect the hygiene and social distancing measures issued by the public health authorities.

COVID-19 has forced every industry to adjust the way they operate, and real estate is no exception. Since the virus may be part of our lives for some time, Quebecers will have to adapt the way they sell properties.

At the moment, new health measures are being added constantly and information is spreading at lightning speed. It’s normal to have questions! The questions we receive are mainly about our services, home visits and the real estate market. We want to a few moments to provide some answers.

A 3D virtual tour is an ideal way to view a property when you can’t go in person. This tool lets you continue your plans to buy or sell, while respecting the social distancing measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Before the start of the crisis, you might have already received an offer to purchase or you might have been getting ready to move into your new home. So it’s normal to have questions about the various steps of the real estate transaction.

The measures taken by the government authorities to flatten the curve in the COVID-19 crisis have forced a number of industries to adapt quickly to a changing reality.

This period of self-isolation is forcing us to adapt the way we do things. Thankfully, the technological advances of recent years are benefitting real estate buyers and sellers.

Last Friday, our president, Marco Dodier, sent a message of encouragement to our clients in these unusual times. He seized the opportunity to invite them to join the #itwillbeokay movement by using their For Sale sign to spread this positive message in their neighbourhood.

Are you looking to buy your first home but can’t find anything on the market that meets your needs and fits your budget? The all-new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, launched by the Canadian government on September 2, was created to help people like you achieve their dream.

The real estate market in the Montréal region has been extremely lively over the last few months. The number of properties sold with the help of DuProprio reached a record high in 2018, and the inventory is at its lowest in many years.

When it comes time to buy or sell a property, buyers and sellers wonder if they’re in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market. The answer provides a good indication of how to proceed with their real estate project.

When the real estate market becomes exceptionally strong very quickly, observers may become concerned that a real estate bubble phenomenon is occurring. But what exactly does that mean?

The Rental section of our website has been revamped and we’re very proud of the results! We have also optimized the search tool to make it easier and more enjoyable for potential tenants to find what they are looking for. See how you can take advantage of this exceptional visibility!

Parti Québécois member Carole Poirier is reported as saying that “DuProprio does not provide comprehensive consumer protection” and that the Real Estate Brokerage Act (REBA) needs to be reviewed to rectify this.

We’ve known for many years that Quebecers are naturally turning to DuProprio.com when looking for a property. But now we know that our site is the most liked real estate site in Quebec!

Boosted by a very active market in 2018, DuProprio has set a new record by helping 20,850 Quebec homeowners sell their property. This is an 8% increase1 over 2017.

The brokerage industry has long said that people are better protected when they sell with a real estate broker rather than directly to a buyer. But this isn’t true.