Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding le topo
le topo is a due diligence platform created for Québec real estate brokers. It gathers and organizes property information and supporting source documents, identifies points that may require further verification and helps brokers create a clearer, better documented brokerage file.
No. le topo helps brokers organize and document their verifications, identify information that requires further review and approach each file with greater structure. It supports professional judgment but never replaces the broker's obligations, analysis or advice.
le topo uses the public, municipal, land registry, documentary and other official sources included within the current scope of the platform. The sources consulted are identified in the report so brokers can understand where the information came from and determine whether further verification is required.
No. le topo gathers and organizes information available from the sources covered by the platform, but some information may be unavailable or require further verification. Each source is identified so the broker can understand its origin, recognize its limitations and determine what follow up is required.
le topo identifies unavailable information and points that require follow up. This helps the broker distinguish between information found in the covered sources and information that must be obtained or validated another way.
le topo currently supports single-family homes and residential plexes with 2 to 5 units throughout Québec. Real estate brokers can generate due diligence reports for eligible properties across the province, using a centralized platform that organizes property information and supporting source documents.
Most le topo reports are generated within minutes, depending on the property, the availability of source information and the current scope of the platform.
Yes. ImmoFax was renamed le topo in 2026. It is the same due diligence platform, built by Pilr for Québec real estate brokers, and the former immofax.ai site now leads to letopo.ai.
Using le topo in a transaction
le topo helps you walk into the listing presentation with key property information, relevant documents and a clear understanding of what still needs to be verified. The branded report also shows sellers from the first meeting that you are the professional they can trust.
Once the listing is secured, le topo gives you organized property information and supporting documents to complete the Brokerage Contract to Sell and guide your seller through the Seller's Declaration. It also helps identify information or documents that still require follow up.
le topo brings the property information and supporting documents together before the listing is uploaded to Centris. It helps identify missing or inconsistent details and provides a more solid foundation for an accurate and complete listing.
le topo helps prospective buyers understand the level of due diligence and documentation you bring to their search. By showing how you investigate a property and identify what requires further verification, you demonstrate the expertise your clients will have by their side.
le topo helps you fulfil your due diligence obligations before making an offer, so your buyers know exactly what they are bidding on and you can negotiate from a fully informed position, with no blind spots.
le topo provides documented factual context that helps you identify the right questions, formulate appropriate conditions, adjust your strategy and advise your client more confidently.
Documentation and brokerage files
le topo records the information and source documents reviewed during the due diligence process and identifies matters requiring further verification. This creates a clearer record of the work completed and the information available when advice was provided.
Yes. You can share the report with your client when appropriate and upload the report and supporting documents to your GED. This creates a clear record of the information reviewed and provided throughout the transaction.
le topo keeps the report, source documents and identified follow up points together, helping brokers build a more complete and lasting record of their verifications. That record can be revisited during a future review, professional inspection or any situation requiring documentary history.
No. le topo supports due diligence using information available from the sources covered by the platform. It is not a guarantee, legal opinion, building inspection or certificate of compliance, and it never replaces the broker's professional judgment or any additional verification the circumstances may require.
Access, agencies and security
Yes. le topo is designed for Québec real estate brokers and the teams that support them. Broker licences are validated with the OACIQ, and authorized team members may access le topo under the supervision of a broker or agency.
le topo takes the protection of broker and client information seriously and applies security practices aligned with industry standards for how data is hosted, accessed and retained. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.
le topo gives every broker a consistent framework that strengthens due diligence, training and supervision, while helping create more complete and better documented residential files for future review or professional inspection.
Yes. Contact us to arrange a demonstration tailored to your team or agency and see how le topo can support your training, due diligence and document management practices.
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