Returning to your inbox, Stratus and social media starting Tuesday, May 8, TREB's Spotlight On Over 100 Services campaign will shed new light on the benefits of all the services available to Members.

Whether you're a sales representative, Broker of Record, or specialize in commercial real estate, the Spotlight campaign digs deep into TREB services that can help you leverage your business, enhance your professionalism and, ultimately, serve your clients better.

Click here to access the index page, which is fully linkable to over 100 TREB services and features archives from the previous campaign. This page makes it easier to find the tools, information, and services that you depend on in your business every day.

Don't forget to visit the Interactive Member Tools & Services Map on Stratus for all 100+ tools and services, any time and on any device. 

TREB is excited to announce the newest addition to the TREB TRENDS speaker series lineup for REALTOR® QUEST 2018.

Chris Mathers, a security and crime expert whose career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police spanned 20 years, will host a truly topical session on Cyber Security – The Invisible War.

On Thursday, May 31 at 11:45 a.m. in the Cohen Ballroom, Mathers will:

• Unpack the world of organized crime and how the Internet is the new crime scene;
• Identify who is conducting identify theft;
• Share how you can protect yourself and your business;
• And more!

You won't want to miss this session because, as a Realtor, you handle sensitive client and business information on a daily basis.

If you're planning on attending, we recommend you try the handy NEW Add to Calendarfunction on realtorquest.ca and plan your conference experience from start to finish.

Session Info:

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Time: 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Location: Cohen Ballroom, South Building, Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road (map)

About REALTOR® QUEST

REALTOR® QUEST is Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference. This year, it will take place on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map). For more information about REALTOR® QUEST, visit realtorquest.ca.

Don't forget to join the conversation on social media. Find us @TREBhome and join in by using #REALTORQUEST. Talk soon!

Regulation of short-term rentals in Toronto is being delayed by several months due to an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) of the zoning by-law amendments. The OMB has yet to rule on these appeals, with hearings scheduled to take place on August 30, 2018. As a result of this appeal, the new 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) on short-term rentals is also delayed. Short-term rentals are not permitted in Toronto until the zoning by-law and registration and licensing by-laws come into effect, which originally were scheduled for June 1, 2018.

Back in December 2017, Toronto City Council voted to regulate short-term rentals. The regulations would prohibit residents from listing any secondary suite other than their primary residence as a short-term rental. A cap on the maximum number of nights in a calendar year was set at 180 days.

TREB was involved in discussions on regulation of short-term rental housing. We support innovation in the economy and believe that, with fair and equitable regulatory oversight, the home sharing economy can provide valuable economic benefits. TREB did share concerns that have been raised by municipalities, and others, about the impact of the home sharing economy on the supply of affordable rental housing, and potential other unintended consequences such as impacts on surrounding property owners and/or tenants.

The City's decision to limit short-term rental housing to a principal residence is a good start. There are many angles to consider with regard to the sharing economy and the short-term rental market, not the least of which is fair taxation to ensure that all providers of short-term accommodation are treated equitably.

For further details on the current status of the short-term rental legislation, please click here.

"I invite you to apply to volunteer on a TREB Committee. Applications are now open and you'll have until May 10, 2018 to submit yours." - TREB President Tim Syrianos.

Do you want to represent the voice of TREB's membership and collaborate with fellow motivated REALTORS® to shape the future of your Association in a positive and lasting way?

Then, you should apply to become a 2018/2019 TREB committee volunteer. These are the final days to apply, and you have until Thursday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. to submit your name.

If you have already submitted your application for 2018/2019, we thank you for doing so and remind you to please stay tuned in the coming weeks for an invitation to attend a Committee Focus Group, which is mandatory for consideration.

You can apply using the online form here. Applying using this method is easy, thanks to the auto-fill function. Simply log in as you would normally log in to Stratus, and most of your details will conveniently pre-fill on the form. Read about other ways to apply below.

As a TREB committee volunteer, you'll impact TREB's decision-making process and make important contributions that will benefit you and your fellow Members.

Listen below as TREB President Tim Syrianos shares his experience volunteering with TREB:

Interested in making a difference at TREB? Apply using one of the links below by May 10, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

Click here to apply online.

Click here to download the form for application by email, fax or in person.

Upon receipt of your application, TREB will invite you to attend a Committee Focus Group in the spring. Attendance at the focus group is critical to be considered for selection. Please come prepared to discuss the latest issues surrounding the chosen committee's area of focus. Thank you!

In 2017, an Arbitration task force was formed with a mandate to review, assess, and evaluate the current Arbitration and Professional Standards policies and operations with a view to implementing measures that will improve operational effectiveness, reduce processing times, and ensure greater consistency in disciplinary outcomes.

Consideration was focused on the content of the Arbitration Claim Form and Arbitration Guidelines. The Board of Directors approved updates to the Arbitration Claim Form and Arbitration Guidelines, effective March 29, 2018.

Do you specialize in the resale or new condominium markets? If so, a large portion of your clientele may be millennials or first-time home buyers. Are you looking to better understand your market and better serve your clients?

Then, you won't want to miss out on the Learning Quest sessions being offered at REALTOR® QUEST in May. And don't forget to use the new Add to Calendar function onrealtorquest.ca to help plan your conference experience!

Focused on bringing you some of the best professional development in the industry, Learning Quest is one of the biggest draws of REALTOR® QUEST, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference held on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map).

Discover some of the top Learning Quest instructors and sessions focused on the condominium sector, new homes, and first-time buyers below:

CONDO SALES IN 2018: WHAT REALTORS® SHOULD KNOW PRESENTED BY BILD

Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP, one of Canada's premier business law firms, Tammy Evanshas almost three decades of experience serving the real estate industry and has a depth of knowledge on the land development and construction industries.

Evans will host the Condo Sales in 2018: What Realtors® Should Knowsession at the following times:

• Wednesday, May 30 at 3:15 p.m. in the Sutherland Room
• Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sutherland Room

Presented by BILD, the voice of the land development industry in the GTA, more information on this session will be released in the coming weeks!

FLEX SPACE INNOVATION FACILITATED BY ALTUS GROUP

The Flex Space Innovation panel, facilitated by Altus Group, focuses on coworking spaces, a growing sector in real estate. Coworking spaces have attracted attention in recent years with the increase in entrepreneurial startups and the need for collaboration and flexibility in the workplace.

The session is set to take place on Thursday, May 31 at 8:30 a.m. in the RQ Theatre and will feature a panel of expert speakers, including:

• Carl Gomez: Senior Vice President, Research & Strategy, for QuadReal Property Group, and well-known Canadian economist with over two decades of business experience;
• Kane Willmott: Co-Founder & CEO of iQ Office Suites, a Canadian luxury coworking brand, and President of the Global Workspace Association; and
• Ray Wong: Vice President of Data Operations for Altus Group's Data Solutions Team, and a nearly 30-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry.

NEW HOMES MARKET UPDATE FACILITATED BY THE ALTUS GROUP

What changes in residential real estate have occurred in the Greater Toronto Area over the last year, and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead? 

Altus Group will facilitate a New Homes Market Update session led by Phong Ngo, Director of National New Homes Research for Data Solutions, Altus Group, on Thursday, May 31 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sutherland Room.

A SNAPSHOT OF FIRST-TIME BUYERS WITH HIND AYOUNI: PRESENTED BY GENWORTH CANADA

Prior to joining Genworth Canada, Hind Ayouni spent over 13 years at some of Canada's biggest banks, holding various positions focused on home financing, mortgage services, and more.

Ayouni's session, entitled A Snapshot of Today's First-Time Home Buyer, will take place on Thursday, May 31 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sutherland Room, and will delve into the findings of Genworth Canada's 2017 first-time home ownership study.

UNDERSTANDING MILLENNIALS WITH CINDY PINKUS

A lawyer since 1983, Cindy Pinkus, LL.B is a recognized professional development expert who has developed courses on negotiation as well as various aspects of real estate and estate law.

Pinkus' session, entitled Understanding Millennials, will take place on Wednesday, May 30 at 3:15 p.m. in the Waxman Room, and will discuss the views, preferences, and motivations of millennials, as well as the characteristics of the people they listen to most.

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF LEARNING QUEST SESSIONS HERE

PLUS, DON'T MISS ALL THE EXCITING ACTION AT REALTOR® QUEST

REALTOR® QUEST 2018 features an impressive lineup, including featured keynote presentations from Mel Robbins and Benjamin Tal, TREB's Spring Annual Meeting, as well as a new TREB Trends series featuring Janet Bannister , Chris Mathers and Bruce Sellery.

Plus, you won't want to miss out on the newly expanded Trade Show, as well as the revamped TREB Pavilion, Member-favourite Health Quest, and exciting programming at Centre Stage.

About REALTOR® QUEST

REALTOR® QUEST is Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference. This year, it will take place on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map). For more information about REALTOR® QUEST, visit realtorquest.ca.

Don't forget to join the conversation on social media. Find us @TREBhome and join in by using #REALTORQUEST. Talk soon!

Are you a Commercial REALTOR® looking to gain new insight on the latest commercial real estate trends while better familiarizing yourself with industry tools and best practices?
                                             
Then, you won't want to miss out on Learning Quest sessions being offered at REALTOR® QUEST in May. While you're viewing the sessions, don't forget to use the new Add to Calendar function available on realtorquest.ca to help plan your conference experience!

Focused on bringing you some of the best professional development in the industry, Learning Quest is one of the biggest draws of REALTOR® QUEST, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference held on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map).

Discover some of the top Learning Quest instructors and sessions for Commercial Members below:

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCING FACILITATED BY BDC

In this session, facilitated by BDC and entitled Commercial Real Estate Financing, you'll learn about common pitfalls in commercial real estate financing and walk through cases of real BDC commercial deals.

Taking place on Thursday, May 31 at 11:30 a.m. in the RQ Theatre, this session will feature a panel of expert speakers, including:

• Les Fluxgold: Partner at FIJ Law LLP and respected advisor to the business community with over 15 years of experience acting for Canada's leading commercial lenders;
• Paula Schuster: B.A.Sc., and Environmental Consultant/Business Team Lead at PGL Environmental Consultants, Schuster has been an environmental consultant since 2004; and
• Sharon Connolly: Vice President, Financing and Consulting at BDC and over 20-year veteran of the commercial lending and real estate financing industries.

FLEX SPACE INNOVATION FACILITATED BY ALTUS GROUP

The Flex Space Innovation panel, facilitated by Altus Group, focuses on coworking spaces, a growing sector in real estate. Coworking spaces have attracted attention in recent years with the increase in entrepreneurial startups and the need for collaboration and flexibility in the workplace.

The session is set to take place on Thursday, May 31 at 8:30 a.m. in the RQ Theatre and will feature a panel of expert speakers, including:

• Carl Gomez: Senior Vice President, Research & Strategy, for QuadReal Property Group, and well-known Canadian economist with over two decades of business experience;
• Kane Willmott: Co-Founder & CEO of iQ Office Suites, a Canadian luxury coworking brand, and President of the Global Workspace Association; and
• Ray Wong: Vice President of Data Operations for Altus Group's Data Solutions Team, and a nearly 30-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry.

PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS WITH RICHARD FERRIS

Richard Ferris is the founder and CEO of the Canadian Home Inspection Corporation, and has helped thousands of home buyers and investors make smarter, more informed decisions.

Ferris will host Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) on Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the RQ Theatre. This session will cover a wide scope of topics, including PCA duties, tasks, and technical topics.

TECH TIPS - COMMERCIAL RESOURCES WITH FRANCE RAYMOND

France Raymond is a Professional Development Specialist at TREB and has 25 years of experience in adult education.

Raymond's session, entitled Tech Tips - Commercial Resources, will take place on Thursday, May 31 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sutherland Room, and will offer tips on how to search Stratus, Altus, RealNet, RealTrack, propertyline™, Connect, and Collaborate.

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF LEARNING QUEST SESSIONS HERE.

PLUS, DON'T MISS ALL THE EXCITING ACTION IN STORE AT REALTOR® QUEST

REALTOR® QUEST 2018 features an impressive lineup, including featured keynote presentations from Mel Robbins and Benjamin Tal, TREB's Spring Annual Meeting, as well as a new TREB Trends series featuring Janet Bannister, Bruce Sellery, and Chris Mathers.

Plus, you won't want to miss out on the newly-expanded Trade Show, as well as the revamped TREB Pavilion, Member-favourite Health Quest, and exciting programming at Centre Stage.

About REALTOR® QUEST

REALTOR® QUEST is Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference. This year, it will take place on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map). For more information about REALTOR® QUEST, visit realtorquest.ca.

Don't forget to join the conversation on social media. Find us @TREBhome and join in by using #REALTORQUEST. Talk soon!

In less than two weeks, on Thursday, May 10, TREB will host one of its most exciting networking and fundraising events of the year, TREB FEST 2018, at Cube Nightclub (map).

You won't want to miss this opportunity to join hundreds of your fellow Members for an evening of dancing and connecting with colleagues, while helping to support a great cause.

This year, the event will donate all proceeds to the Homes First charity, and will feature exciting attractions, including a souvenir photo booth, 'pay to play' entertainment, and a live auction.

Thanks to all those who've bought tickets, and a reminder to those who haven't, there's still time to secure your spot!

Individual tickets are $20, while a Group Ticket for 25 individuals can be purchased for a one-time discount of 20 per cent off the regular price (that's like getting 5 free tickets!)

Tickets can be purchased:

• Online through TREB e-Commerce 
• Buy Tickets
• Buy Group Ticket for 25 Individuals (20 per cent off)
• In person at TREB's REALTOR® STORE (see all GTA locations here)
• Or by email at realtorstore@trebnet.com (must specify individual ticket or group ticket)

Space is limited, so get your tickets now before it's too late!

Please note: Only TREB Members can purchase tickets, but anyone is invited to attend!

About Homes First

All proceeds from this event will directly support Homes First, one of the largest providers of homes for people with the fewest housing options in Toronto. For more information about Homes First, please click here.

As part of Ontario's Fair Housing Plan and Rental Fairness Act, the provincial government is introducing a new standard lease that will be mandatory for private residential leases signed on or after April 30, 2018, including tenancies in single and semi-detached houses, apartment buildings, rented condominiums and secondary suites (such as basement apartments).

Click here to download the new form.

Recent Revisions to the OREA Form 400: Residential Tenancy Agreement (Standard Form of Lease)

OREA has made revisions to Form 400 in response to the new requirements per the Residential Tenancies Act. The Form #400 revisions are as follows:

Clause 12; first line was revised to identify the lease will be drawn by Landlord on the standard form of lease as per Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) & 
Clause 13; is a new clause for party (landlord and tenant) acknowledgement that there will be a standard form of lease as prescribed by RTA. All form Clauses were re-numbered thereafter.

Note: The purpose of OREA Form #400 Agreement to Lease - Residential is as a negotiating tool only and the mandatory government standard lease form for landlords is the actual formal lease document.  

Further, three OREA Standard Clauses were deleted due to effects of RTA amendments; OREA Standard Clauses in LEASE/RES Clause 2, 8 & 14

Other Important Information

It is important to note that this standard lease form does not apply to most social and supportive housing, retirement and nursing homes, mobile home parks and land lease communities, or commercial properties. The government will develop separate standard leases to address these other types of residential tenancies.

For more information and an FAQ, visit the Ministry of Housing's page here.

The Ontario Government recently announced initiatives in Toronto on the creation of rental housing. Working with a committee of volunteer REALTORS® focused on affordable housing, TREB makes it a priority to lend its voice and input on affordable housing initiatives that help residents achieve adequate housing and home ownership as an investment in their quality of life and long-term financial health.

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DID YOU KNOW?

There are many attributes that may result in a stigma effect.

Barry Lebow provides a great opportunity for you to learn about this and more in Stigma: REALTOR® Understanding and Accountability - Register Here!

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

How can you build a better rapport with clients and effectively present the benefits to signing a Buyer Representation Agreement?

Michael Appleton covers this and more in Buyer Agency (Why Buyers Choose Me) -Register Here!

VIRTUAL LEARNING

In this webinar, the application Evernote will be explored. Evernote is a powerful document management and note taking software that can improve your productivity. We will look at all the various ways to use Evernote and how to utilize its powerful features to create a paperless workflow for your business.

Check out the Webinar Wednesdays page Stratus.

CLOSER TO YOU

Working with WEBForms® will be held at all TREB locations: Don Mills, Mississauga, and York. - Register Here!

The 4-hour WEBForms® hands-on class is designed for REALTORS® who are new to WEBForms® or those who want to refresh their skills.

CERTIFICATE COURSE

C-RETS - Understanding and Leveraging Teams - Register Here! 
This session is one of four in the C-RETS certificate curriculum. Develop a blueprint for a successful team (including job descriptions), and create coachable moments for team growth plateaus. Analyze the growth stages of teams, how they form, and why some fail; manage conflicts that arise due to teams and their members; and review best practices in team management.

BROKERAGE OUTREACH

If you need help creating a CMA in Stratus, then the Tech Tips - CMA session is for you. We'll break down the steps to crafting a professional, residential CMA from start to finish.

Let TREB come to your Brokerage office. The Broker of Record or Manager can email professionaldevelopment@trebnet.com for more information.

TECH TRAINING

The B.Y.O.D. Collaborate session will show you how to set up your profile, add clients and invite them to use Collaborate, set up searches for clients, control global and client settings, share documents with clients, and create a team. Bring your own device (laptop or tablet) to this workshop. - Register here!

Looking for more great Professional Development opportunities? Visit e-Commerce for the full list of courses available for registration

TREB endeavours to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information, but it is not guaranteed.

As a Broker of Record or Manager, you know that one of the best ways to develop or maintain a high-producing brokerage is to equip your team of sales representatives with new skills and information. Are you looking to help empower your sales team to become more knowledgeable and, ultimately, more successful?

Then, you'll want to encourage your sales representatives to attend the Learning Quest sessions being offered at REALTOR® QUEST in May. Plus, don't forget to recommend the new Add to Calendar function available on realtorquest.ca to help ensure they don't miss out on the great sessions available at REALTOR® QUEST.

Focused on offering some of the best professional development in the industry, Learning Quest is one of the biggest draws of REALTOR® QUEST, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference held on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map).

You'll want to recommend the following Learning Quest instructors and sessions to your sales team:

DEMYSTIFYING THE MORTGAGE PROCESS WITH HIND AYOUNI/PRESENTED BY GENWORTH CANADA

Prior to joining Genworth Canada, Hind Ayouni spent over 13 years at some of Canada's biggest banks, holding various positions focused on home financing, mortgage services, and more.

Ayouni's session on Demystifying the Mortgage Process will take place on Wednesday, May 30 at 12:45 p.m. in the Sutherland Room, and will help your sales team understand the importance of mortgage pre-approvals, the differences between high ratio and conventional mortgages, and more.

HOW TO READ A TITLE SEARCH WITH MARK WEISLEDER

Real estate lawyer, author, and instructor, Mark Weisleder, is a senior partner with Real Estate Lawyers.ca LLP and is recognized by many Realtors in Ontario as an industry leader.

Weisleder's session on How to Read a Title Search will help you identify title issues that may affect your clients and prevent a deal from closing. Due to popular demand, Mark will host three separate sessions that will take place at the following times:

• Wednesday, May 30 at 12:45 p.m. in the Pinsent Room
• Thursday, May 31 at 8:30 a.m. in the Pinsent Room
• Thursday, May 31 at 11:30 a.m. in the Pinsent Room

INTRO TO REGULATED HOME & PROPERTY INSPECTIONSWITH RICHARD FERRIS

Richard Ferris is the founder and CEO of the Canadian Home Inspection Corporation, and has helped thousands of home buyers and investors make smarter, more informed decisions.

Ferris will host an Introduction to Regulated Home & Property Inspections on Thursday, May 31 at 2:30 p.m. in the Berton Room. This session will cover new voluntary inspection standards under CSA-A770, technical topics, expectations of home inspectors, and more.

STRATEGIES TO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS WITH BRUCE KEITH

Named by Inman News as one of the "Top 25 Real Estate Coaches in the Business," Bruce Keith is a leading trainer for sales organizations and has over 29 years of experience in real estate.

An acclaimed presenter, author, and sales coach, Keith will host the following sessions:

• Bouncing Back Fast - 10 Strategies for Handling the Ups and Downs of the Competitive Marketplace on Wednesday May 30 at 3:15 p.m. in the Berton Room
• Boost Your Business Now - 6 Strategies for Generating More Transactions Immediately on Thursday, May 31 at 2:30 p.m. in the Pinsent Room

ULTIMATE LEAD GENERATION & CONVERSION WITH REBECCA MOUNTAIN

From how to attract the right online leads, to what digital ads you should run, and how much you should spend, social media strategist and coach Rebecca Mountain will cover all these topics and more in her session, entitled Ultimate Lead Generation & Conversion for REALTORS®.

Mountain's session on lead generation is set to take place at the following times:

• Wednesday, May 30 at 12:45 p.m. in the Waxman Room
• Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the Berton Room

VIEW THE FULL LIST OF LEARNING QUEST SESSIONS HERE

PLUS, DON'T MISS ALL THE EXCITING ACTION IN STORE AT REALTOR® QUEST

REALTOR® QUEST 2018 features an impressive lineup, including featured keynote presentations from Mel Robbins and Benjamin Tal. Stay tuned for more details!, TREB's Spring Annual Meeting, as well as a new TREB Trends series featuring Janet Bannister, Bruce Sellery, and Chris Mathers.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Two new featured keynote presentations from Marc Saltzman on "The Future is Now: Home Sweet Home" and Rob Hahn on "Black Swans in Canadian Real Estate".

Plus, you won't want to miss out on the newly expanded Trade Show, as well as the revamped TREB Pavilion, Member-favourite Health Quest, and exciting programming at Centre Stage.

About REALTOR® QUEST

REALTOR® QUEST is Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference. This year, it will take place on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map). For more information about REALTOR® QUEST, visit realtorquest.ca.

Don't forget to join the conversation on social media. Find us @TREBhome and join in by using #REALTORQUEST. Talk soon!

Host of last year's popular "My Favourite App!" segment, trusted tech evangelist Marc Saltzman will return to the REALTOR® QUEST stage in 2018 to host a featured keynote presentation on the smart home revolution.

Entitled "The Future is Now – Home Smart Home," Saltzman's featured keynote presentation will cover a range of fascinating smart solutions, including voice-activated speakers, 3D printers, augmented and virtual reality, keyless doors, and more.

Set for Wednesday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m., make sure you use the NEW Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.ca to plan your REALTOR® QUEST experience.

Featured Keynote Presentation Info:

Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Time: 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Hall B, South Building, Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road (map)

About REALTOR® QUEST

REALTOR® QUEST is Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference. This year, it will take place on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map). For more information about REALTOR® QUEST, visit realtorquest.ca.

Don't forget to join the conversation on social media. Find us @TREBhome and join in by using #REALTORQUEST. Talk soon!

The City of Mississauga has advised TREB that it is receiving numerous complaints regarding the installation of real estate type signs. TREB strongly encourages Members to ensure that they are in compliance with all municipal sign by-laws. TREB works to ensure that municipal by-laws allow for an efficient marketplace; non-compliance by Members can result in stricter by-laws or complete bans.

The City of Mississauga has advised as follows:

Signs displayed in the City of Mississauga are regulated by Sign By-law 54-2002. Signs displayed in contravention of the By-law will be removed by City staff and/or charges laid against the agent, broker and property owner pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act without further notice.

By-law provisions include, but not limited to:

• Real estate signs are not permitted to be displayed on public property, including public fences between municipal streets.
• Directional "house for sale" signs are not permitted.
• Real estate signs cannot exceed 1 m2 in area on residential zoned properties and 4m2 on non-residential zoned properties.
• Only one (1) real estate sign is permitted to be displayed per street line.
• Banner signs are prohibited.
• The display of a sign or advertisement on a vehicle or trailer parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying the sign or advertisement is prohibited.
• Open house signs are not permitted to be displayed on traffic islands or medians.
• Open house signs are only permitted to be displayed during the hours of the open house.
• "Coming Soon" signs are not permitted.
• "Sold" signs are not permitted. (This includes the current practice of placing sticker or other "sold" indicator on a "for sale" sign. The Mississauga by-law only allows signs advertising the sale of a property and once it is sold it is no longer for sale. THIS IS NOT A NEW RULE AND HAS BEEN IN PLACE IN MISSISSAUGA SINCE 2002.)

City of Mississauga officials have also indicated to TREB that they are receiving numerous complaints about the placement of open house signs and are strongly encouraging TREB Members to comply with the by-law in this regard, and have indicated that non-compliance may result in serious enforcement or regulatory changes.

For comprehensive requirements regarding real estate and open house signs in the City of Mississauga, refer to the Sign By-law here.

Please contact the City of Mississauga at 311 or (905) 615-4311 outside the City limits, for any questions or to file a complaint regarding a sign issue.

TREB also has a process to address sign by-law infraction issues. Click here for more detail.

DASHBOARD STATISTICS

Dashboard Statistics is an interactive, mobile-friendly tool that grants you the ability to create customized housing market charts and tables to use in your own analysis or share with clients.

You can drill down average resale TREB MLS® System data for any one of TREB's 31 municipalities and townships, pinpoint specific home types, and pull data between any month or year to as far back as 1996 for tables or the previous five years for charts. Rental data is available exclusively for condominiums on a quarterly basis to as far back as 2003 for certain areas.

MARKET WATCH

Read up on the latest resale residential housing market statistics recorded on TREB's MLS® System in Market Watch. Published on a monthly basis, these reports include:

• An overview of real estate statistics, including average sold prices, for all housing types
• Year-over-year changes in market performance across the entire TREB Member Area
• Statements from the TREB President, the CEO, and the Director of Market Analysis outlining TREB's insights and positions on newly released numbers, housing-related policies, and more

Market Watch reports can be shared on your blog, social media, newsletters, and emails, and can be used to help you stay in touch with and inform your clients and customers.

Plus, you can access archives of Market Watch reports and view today's housing numbers in the context of historical trends from as far back as 1996.

MARKET WATCH VIDEOS

Watch TREB's Director of Market Analysis and Service Channels, Jason Mercer, put the latest residential real estate numbers into context and highlight key statistics in TREB's Market Watch Videos.

These videos are available in the Video Centre on Stratus, under Market Statistics, or on YouTube.

COMMERCIAL REALTY WATCH

Do you trade in commercial real estate?

In addition to tracking residential market statistics, TREB also reports on the latest commercial sales and lease figures in Commercial Realty Watch.

From average lease rate, to total number of commercial property sales, and more, this in-depth quarterly report provides a data-driven snapshot of commercial transactions recorded through TREB's MLS® System.

Other Information

• Home Price Index
• Housing Charts
• Market Year in Review & Outlook Report
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THE TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD 
2018 SPRING ANNUAL MEETING

Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Location: Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Access to the Spring Annual Meeting of Members is restricted to Members of TREB and invited guests of TREB only. No other attendees will be granted access to such Spring Annual Meeting of Members. All Members will need to register with TREB staff providing their authenticator or eCard to gain access to the formal portion of the meeting.

SPRING GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

1.		Call to Order
2.		Approval of Agenda
3.		Approval of Annual Meeting Minutes dated October 26, 2017
4.		Proposed By-Law Amendments
5.		Financial Update Recommendation: "That a one-time dues holiday of $25 for the 2018/2019 fiscal year be given to TREB Members of Record as of june 30, 2018, excluding members that meet the criteria of non-active sustaining."
6.		Approval of REALTORS Care® Foundation Contribution – to be voted on  Recommendation: "That in accordance with the TREB membership records as of April 1, 2018, TREB make a donation of $12 per member ($1 per member per month for a year) to the Ontario Realtors Care® foundation's every REALTOR® campaign."
7.		Award Presentations
8.		Guest Presentations
9.		President & CEO Update
10.		Keynote Speaker – Benjamin Tall
12.		Other Business
13.		Conclusion
Annual Meeting Includes: KEYNOTE SPEAKER - BENAJMIN TAL Benjamin Tal, Managing Director & Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC World Markets Inc., will discuss global and Canadian economic trends and their potential impact on interest rates, the mortgage market and affordability. He will also speak to the general health of the GTA real estate market from both the supply and demand perspectives.

ALL MEMBERS OF THE TORONTO REAL ESTATE BOARD ARE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE IF PRESENT AT THE MEETING. WHERE A MEMBER IS NOT ABLE TO ATTEND AND VOTE AT A MEETING OF MEMBERS, THE MEMBER MAY VOTE BY PROXY. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO PERSON CAN HOLD MORE THAN ONE PROXY AT ANY ONE MEETING.

Any Member wishing to vote by proxy must ensure that a properly completed 
Proxy Form  is deposited with the Executive Office no later than MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018 by NOON (12pm).

TREB's third Commercial Development Forum took place for the first time in Durham Region on Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Deer Park Golf and Banquet Facility in Ajax.

The event drew a packed house of close to 200 attendees, who came out to learn more about the major commercial and infrastructure developments taking place in Durham Region and the broader Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH).

Among those who joined the TREB Members in attendance were Members of the Durham Region Association of REALTORS®, representatives from real estate industry affiliates, and officials from all three levels of government.

OPENING REMARKS

TREB President Tim Syrianos served as host and kicked off the event by extending a warm welcome to attendees before introducing a series of esteemed guest speakers to the stage to offer their individual remarks, sharing brief statements and thanking TREB for hosting the forum and opening such an important dialogue for Durham Region. These speakers were:

• Dennis Roberts, President, Durham Region Association of REALTORS®; 
• The Honourable Tracy MacCharles, Ontario's Minister of Government and Consumer Services;
• Lorne Coe, Member of Provincial Parliament, Whitby–Oshawa; and
• Garry Cubitt, Chief Administrative Officer, Durham Region.

MAIN PRESENTATIONS

KATHY WEISS
The first of the event's main presenters was Kathy Weiss, Durham Region's Director of Economic Development and Tourism, who spoke on growth and innovation in Durham Region. Weiss shared a local and regional government perspective on the investment opportunities and economic achievements of the GTA's most eastern municipalities.

JUDY PFEIFER 
Next to the stage was Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer at Metrolinx, Judy Pfeifer. Pfeifer provided an update on the transit developments in Durham Region and the broader GGH. From the Bowmanville Rail Extension and Durham–Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit line, to an overview of improvements to GO service and the broader Metrolinx commuter experience, Judy's presentation was in-depth and informative. Pfeifer's presentation also touched on the relationship between transit and real estate, particularly how public transit can influence property values and foster more livable communities.

Click here to view Judy Pfeifer's presentation.

RAY WONG
Ray Wong, Vice President of Data Operations at Altus Group Data Solutions and nearly 30-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry, concluded the main presentations segment of the event with an overview and outlook on the economy. Wong's data-driven presentation offered an informative summary on the commercial sector, detailing everything from how investment activity varies across the GTA, to providing numbers on office vacancy rates, and more.

Click here to view Ray Wong's presentation.

CLOSING REMARKS

TREB Board of Director and Chair of TREB's Commercial Committee, Gareth Jones, provided brief closing remarks. After thanking the speakers, as well as those in attendance, for helping make the event a success, Jones invited everyone to visit the Exhibition area to network and learn more about the commercial real estate services offered to TREB Members.

To view the event gallery, visit TREB's Facebook page here.