What is the difference between a realtor and a real estate agent in Quebec?

In Quebec, the correct term is real estate broker, not agent or realtor. All brokers must be licensed by OACIQ and operate under a registered agency. The term realtor refers specifically to members of a professional association, but in Quebec, OACIQ membership and licensing is what grants legal authority to represent buyers and sellers. For how to verify a broker's credentials, see how to check a broker's licence in Quebec.

Elsewhere in Canada, the distinction between agent and realtor relates to association membership. In Quebec, that distinction matters less than the OACIQ licence itself. When you work with any real estate professional in Quebec, confirm they hold an active OACIQ broker licence before signing a representation agreement. Find a licensed real estate broker in Montreal.