A common question we receive is whether we provide a feed for real estate listings in the province of Quebec. The short answer is "sort of." Here's why:

Data Management in Quebec

In Quebec, real estate listings are managed by a company called Centris. Centris holds all the real estate data for the province. However, unlike most regions in North America, obtaining a comprehensive feed of all listings in Quebec comes with a unique challenge.

Important Note: Currently, Repliers does not have any data share framework in place that allows subscribers direct access to listings in Quebec. The process described below would need to be undertaken independently by subscribers who wish to access Quebec listing data.

Brokerage Authorization

Centris will only grant access to data from brokerages that have explicitly agreed to provide their listings. This means that to access all listings in Quebec, you must obtain authorization from every individual brokerage through Centris.

Comparison with Other Regions

This approach differs significantly from most other regions in North America. Typically, a single (IDX or VOW) feed provides access to all listings within a region, and this feed is available for all realtors to use.

Historical Data Limitation

Another important consideration is that Centris does not provide historical listing data. They only offer access to active listing data. This means you will not have access to past listings, which can be a limitation if you require historical data for analysis or other purposes.

Steps to Obtain Listing Data in Quebec

• Contact Brokerages: Reach out to brokerages in Quebec to obtain authorization for their listings.
• Authorization Through Centris: Once brokerages agree, Centris will grant you access to their data.
• Download the Data: Download the data through Centris' FTP server.

Displaying Only Your Own Brokerage's Listings

If you're a brokerage that only wants to display your own listings on your website (rather than accessing all listings in Quebec), this represents a much more accessible use case. You wouldn't need to obtain authorization from other brokerages—only your own consent is required.

In this scenario, Repliers can work with you to build a custom feed from Centris that includes only your brokerage's listings. This is an on-demand service that we can set up specifically for your needs. This approach is ideal for brokerages who want to:

• Showcase their own inventory on their website
• Maintain control over their listing presentation
• Avoid the complexity of managing access to the full Quebec market

If this matches your use case, we can help with setting up a custom feed for your brokerage's listings from Centris.

Summary

While it is possible to access real estate listings in Quebec through our APIs, the process requires obtaining individual authorizations from brokerages via Centris. Additionally, keep in mind that only active listing data is available, not historical data. This approach is more complex and fragmented compared to other regions, but with the necessary authorizations, you can compile a feed of Quebec listings.

What questions does this article answer?

• Does Repliers provide a direct MLS® feed for Quebec?
• Why is Quebec different from other Canadian provinces in terms of MLS® APIs and data access?
• What options exist if I want to display listings from Quebec in my product?
• How does Repliers help bridge gaps where there is no traditional MLS® API (e.g., Centris)?
• What limitations or compliance considerations apply when working with Quebec listing data?

Updated on: 06/01/2026