A Cost Effective Way to Leverage Your Referral Network, Earn Fees and Keep Your Real Estate License

Sequel Realty is a real estate brokerage for non-active real estate agents in Ontario who want to park their license and collect referral fees in a simple and inexpensive way.

We are a trusted brokerage with a unique structure, designed to help you succeed even if you’re not active as a real estate agent. Whether you are considering retirement, or just taking a break from your real estate business, we offer low brokerage fees for you to park your real estate license. Our optimal business model will help you generate passive income.

When you partner with Sequel Realty you’re backed by 100+ years of service experience, a network of 2,000+ active real estate agents, and a powerful opportunity to maximize your earning potential.

Why park your license?

Under the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA), all REALTORS® in Ontario must be registered under RECO in order to maintain their professional license.

There are other fees and requirements associated with maintaining your license:

Annual insurance
Continuing education
Board membership fees
Brokerage fees

For REALTORS® who decide to take an extended break from real estate trading, these costs can add up to over $3,500 a year.

FAQs

What are your fees?

$199 annual fee, 10% fee on commissions

No transaction fees
No franchise fees
No desk fees
No real estate board membership required
No OREA or CREA fees

What services do you provide?

We can customize your membership according to your needs, however, some of the additional services we offer include:

Marketing resources
Training and education
Access to a network of over 2,000 REALTORS®
A team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience to support administrative tasks

What if I want to do a deal?

Sequel Realty Ltd. is not licensed to post on MLS or trade on your behalf. This option is best for salespeople or brokers who do not wish to pay OREA, CREA, local board fees, franchise fees, and desk fees.

What regions do you cover?

Agents from anywhere in Ontario can join us! In addition, we are directly connected to a network of over 2,000 REALTORS® from across the GTA. However, you can receive referral fees from any registered real estate sales representative or broker in North America.

What is real estate parking?

Parking your real estate license is also referred to as holding your license, warehousing, or shelving. Parking is when you register your Real Estate license with a licensed brokerage that holds your license because you are not actively trading. You are still a fully licensed Registrant with RECO, but you are exempt from paying Real Estate Board and Association fees, as well as other brokerage fees. You remain responsible or RECO insurance and continuing education costs.

Do I need to pay E&O yearly?

Yes, you still need to pay E&O yearly.

Do you have an office location where I can rent a workspace

Sequel Realty is a fully virtual brokerage. However, through our exclusive partnerships we do have several offices throughout the GTA in which you can reserve meeting rooms as needed.

Can I still sell real estate?

You cannot represent buyers or sellers as a Sequel agent, however you can refer clients and transactions to active real estate agents and receive referral fees.

Get in touch

Ready to sign up? Want to learn more? Provide us with your contact information and we will be in touch within one business day.

Our Location

Conveniently based in Ontario, we’re here to support your real estate journey with ease and accessibility.

Address

Sequel Realty Ltd., Brokerage
39 Wynford Dr.
Toronto, Ontario

M3C 3K5

Email

info@mysequel.ca