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RECO trust deposit receipt documentation

RECO trust deposit receipt documentation

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Treat deposit payment proofs and brokerage trust receipts as named checklist items in the transaction file — visible before closing, not reconstructed after a dispute. Brokerages must handle trust money under TRESA and its regulations (designated real estate trust account, timely deposit, records). Hivi-X only stores documents; it is not a trust account.

General information, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with your broker of record.

Why deposit docs go missing

RecordWhere it gets lost
Trust receiptAccounting email, not agent file
E-transfer confirmationClient screenshot only
Deposit amendmentSeparate thread from APS
Direction to holdVerbal, not documented

Incomplete deposit proof weakens the transaction file in a complaint — even when money was handled correctly in the ledger.

Regulatory themes (hedged, confirm current text)

ThemeOperational takeaway
Designated trust accountBrokerage maintains a real estate trust account under the Act
Timely depositRegulations require deposit within five business days of receipt — confirm current wording
RecordsKeep deposit/receipt evidence with the deal; trust ledgers stay with brokerage accounting
Shortfalls / missing propertySeparate RECO bulletin duties — escalate to broker of record immediately

Do not invent interest, reconciliation, or annual filing steps in this article — those belong to brokerage accounting, not agent checklist intake.

Checklist lines to standardize

  • Initial deposit proof (cheque copy / e-transfer)
  • Brokerage trust receipt / confirmation
  • Direction of deposit / hold instructions
  • APS deposit amendment if terms changed
  • Final closing statement when available (if firm policy includes it)

Pair with brokerage compliance records.

What Hivi-X does

Coordinators upload trust receipts to named lines the day accounting sends them. Agents see submitted → approved. Co-agent aligns listing/buyer/admin on one missing-item view. Canadian-hosted storage. Not trust accounting software and not a RECO filing tool.

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General information only. Not legal or real estate advice. Hivi-X is document-collection software — not a licensed real estate broker and not a trust account. Not affiliated with or endorsed by RECO. Confirm TRESA/regulation duties with your broker of record and counsel.

Answers are general operational information only — not legal, tax, regulatory, clinical, privacy, immigration, or professional advice. Requirements vary by matter, client, and regulator.

Frequently asked questions

What deposit records belong in a transaction file?
Typically client payment proof (cheque copy/e-transfer), brokerage trust receipt or confirmation, notes on deposit terms/amendments, and related APS pages — per broker-of-record policy.
Is there a deposit deadline into trust?
Ontario regulations require brokerages to deposit trust money into the designated real estate trust account within five business days of receipt (confirm current O. Reg. wording with compliance). Document receipt and deposit proof in the file.
Does Hivi-X hold trust funds?
No. Never. Trust accounting stays with the brokerage and its designated account.
Who uploads trust receipts — agent or admin?
Often accounting issues the receipt; a coordinator should file it to the checklist the same day so the agent sees approved status.
Can I export deposit docs for a review?
Yes. Export an approved PDF package for brokerage compliance review — not a substitute for trust ledgers.

Collect complete client documents without the chase

hivi-x helps Ontario realtors and teams request ID, income proof, references, consent, and forms in one secure Canadian-hosted workflow — with reusable checklists, client uploads, missing-item tracking, AI summaries, and PDF package export.

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