ImmoMulti vs other direct buyers of multiplex
Several companies buy income properties without a broker in Québec. Here is an honest comparison grid — and what to check before entrusting your property to any of them.
Commission · Timeline · Purchase capacity · Area · Confidentiality
The direct buyer model — selling an income property without a broker, without commission, and without a public listing — is gaining popularity in Québec. As a result, several companies offer this service, including ImmoMulti, Groupe Cespedes, and others. They all promise speed and simplicity. How do you tell them apart?
Be careful, however, to distinguish between models. BlocDirect, for example, is not a direct buyer: it is a listing platform / marketplace where the owner lists their property themselves to a network of investors via paid plans — an FSBO model (for sale by owner), closer to DuProprio than to a buyer who actually purchases the property. This comparison focuses on true direct buyers.
Rather than claiming to know each company's internal figures, this page gives you a grid of verifiable criteria to put to any direct buyer, and explains in full transparency what sets ImmoMulti apart. The goal: help you choose the partner who will leave you the most value, with full confidence.
ImmoMulti vs other direct buyers
The criteria that truly matter when choosing a direct buyer.
| Criterion | ImmoMulti | Other direct buyers (e.g. Groupe Cespedes) |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Direct buyer (purchases the property itself) | Direct buyer — to confirm. Not to be confused with a listing platform like BlocDirect (FSBO marketplace) |
| Brokerage commission | $0 | Generally none — verify with each company |
| Time to an offer | Within 48 hours | Verify directly |
| Closing timeline | 30 to 45 days (or at your pace) | Verify directly |
| Firm offer (no renegotiation) | Yes — accepted price = price paid | Verify directly |
| Specialization | Multiplex 5 to 80+ units | Varies by company |
| Area served | North Shore & Laurentians (Laval, Terrebonne, Saint-Jérôme…) | Varies — verify coverage |
| Purchase with tenants in place | Sought after | Verify directly |
| Hold strategy | Long term (10–20 years) | Verify directly (buy-and-flip or hold?) |
| Creative structures (seller financing, staggered sale) | Possible | Verify directly |
| Confidentiality | Total — off-market | Verify directly |
| Free valuation tools | Yes — cap rate, GRM, offer calculators | Varies |
Grid as of June 17, 2026. The "other direct buyers" columns are intentionally marked "Verify directly": we assert no data we cannot publicly confirm. Ask this information directly from each company before deciding.
All direct buyers share one common advantage — no commission, no public listing. What sets them apart is the speed of the offer, firmness of the price, confirmed purchase capacity, and expertise in your area. For a property on the North Shore or in the Laurentians, ImmoMulti bets on local specialization, an offer within 48 hours, and long-term ownership. Always compare multiple written offers.
6 questions to ask any direct buyer
Ask the same questions to each company and compare the answers side by side.
1. How quickly will I get a written offer?
A written, itemized offer (not a verbal range) is the only real point of comparison. ImmoMulti provides it within 48 hours.
2. Can the price be renegotiated after inspection?
A firm price protects you from last-minute reductions. Ask for it in writing. At ImmoMulti, the accepted price is the price paid.
3. Do you have confirmed purchase capacity?
A deal that falls through for lack of financing costs you weeks. Verify that the buyer has the funds and established banking relationships.
4. Do you know my area?
A buyer who knows the rents and values in your city appraises more accurately. ImmoMulti specializes in the North Shore and the Laurentians.
5. Will the transaction remain confidential?
No sign, no online listing, no showings — essential to protect your tenants. ImmoMulti buys strictly off-market.
6. Do you purchase with tenants in place?
A long-term buyer assumes the leases and does not require vacant units. ImmoMulti actively seeks occupied buildings.
Choosing a direct buyer: your answers
Several companies buy income properties directly from owners, without a broker, including ImmoMulti (North Shore and Laurentians) and other players like Groupe Cespedes. Their areas, target property sizes, timelines, and offer structures vary. Be careful not to confuse direct buyers with listing platforms like BlocDirect: those are not buyers, but marketplaces where the owner lists their property themselves to a network of investors via paid plans (FSBO model). Compare each direct buyer based on verifiable criteria: commission, offer timeline, confirmed purchase capacity, confidentiality, and area served.
Ask each for a written, itemized offer, then compare: the timeline to receive the offer, the firmness of the price (is there renegotiation after inspection?), confirmed purchase capacity, speed of closing, local expertise in your area, and clarity of communication. The best buyer is not just the one who quotes the highest, but the one who actually delivers the promised amount on the promised date.
ImmoMulti is a local direct buyer specializing in multiplex on the North Shore of Montréal and the Laurentians (Laval, Terrebonne, Saint-Jérôme and surrounding areas). Itemized offer within 48 hours, zero brokerage commission, closing in 30 to 45 days, purchase with tenants in place, and long-term hold — no resale margin to finance and a stable, no-renegotiation offer.
Generally, a direct buyer does not charge a brokerage commission since they buy the property themselves. Verify with each company whether there are fees, conditions, or intermediaries. With ImmoMulti, there are no commissions or fees for the seller.
A local buyer has better knowledge of your market (rents, areas, real values) and can often appraise a building more accurately and faster. A national buyer may have large capacity but more general knowledge. For a property on the North Shore or in the Laurentians, a regional specialist like ImmoMulti combines proximity and speed.
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