A new and exciting addition to the REALTOR® QUEST lineup for 2018 is TREB TRENDS, a speaker series that will offer a great way to truly immerse yourself in this year's theme of the hottest trending topics in real estate.

Set for Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31, all TREB TRENDS sessions will take place in the Cohen Ballroom at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map). If you plan on attending, we recommend you try the NEW Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.ca and plan your conference experience from start to finish.

Discover the incredible lineup of TREB TRENDS speakers and sessions below:

TEAMS WITH KATHLEEN BLACK

Kathleen Black is a speaker, trainer, elite coach, and CEO, who's taken her experience as a top-producing REALTOR® and built it into one of the fastest growing, results-driven consulting companies in North America.

Named by REP Magazine as one of the top 100 Elite Women Driving the Future of Real Estate, Black will share her knowledge on how to build top producing sales teams in her aptly-titled TEAMS session on Thursday, May 31 at 2:15 p.m. in the Cohen Ballroom.

PROFESSIONALISM & COMPLIANCE IN TODAY'S INDUSTRY - PANEL

From FINTRAC, to CASL anti-spam legislation, REBBA, and more, this panel session onProfessionalism & Compliance in Today's Industry will help you understand the top compliance trends, challenges, and requirements in our highly-regulated industry.

Set for Thursday, May 31 at 8:45 a.m. in the Cohen Ballroom, this session will feature a panel of prominent representatives from organized real estate and regulatory authorities, including:

• Moderator: William Harrington, General Counsel, CREA;
• Simon Parham, Legal Counsel, CREA;
• Joe Richer, Registrar, RECO; and
• Steven Harroun, Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer, CRTC

CYBER SECURITY WITH CHRIS MATHERS

Chris Mathers, a security and crime expert whose career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police spanned 20 years, will host a truly topical TREB TRENDS 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!

HOW TO AVOID MONEY MISTAKES WITH BRUCE SELLERY

Business journalist, author, and television host, Bruce Sellery, will offer expert money tips on how to get a better handle on your finances, which you can apply to your business as well as share with your clients.

Sellery's session on Why Smart People Do Dumb Things With Their Money (And What You Can Do About It) will take place on Thursday, May 31 at 10:15 a.m. in the Cohen Ballroom.

Watch Bruce provide a great summary of what's in store at his session below.

CREATE YOUR OWN FUTURE WITH JANET BANNISTER

Founder of kijiji.ca and Partner at REAL Ventures, Janet Bannister, will host an entertaining and motivating session, in which she will share her journey as an entrepreneur as well as some key principles on how to Create Your Own Future.

Learn how to successfully pursue your passions from one of Canada's most influential tech entrepreneurs on Wednesday, May 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cohen Ballroom.

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!

Help celebrate National Real Estate Day with the Toronto Real Estate Board.

When is National Real Estate Day?

It's on Thursday, May 17, 2018, and it is a day for homeowners to commemorate the Canadian dream of home ownership.

How to Celebrate with TREB

The Toronto Real Estate Board, along with Breakfast Television, are celebrating National Real Estate Day by giving away a Rona Home & Garden gift card worth $3,000 to help with a home renovation, a new kitchen appliance, or getting your backyard ready for the summer!

Tune in to Breakfast Television on May 17 at 6:20 a.m. to find out how you can enter to win!

The fun doesn't stop there! Continue to celebrate with us by joining the national conversation, and your chance to win more prizes on TREB's social media.

Share with us why you love your home, and how home ownership has positively impacted your life using the hashtag #iheartrealestate on Facebook and on Twitter @TREBhome or visit TREBhome.com/NRED.

What are Some of the Benefits of Home Ownership?

Home ownership is a sound long-term investment, and owning a home can help provide you with a sense of pride, community, and feelings of accomplishment.

Results from a 2015 Habitat for Humanity research project "Transforming Lives," provides evidence of the positive impact that owning a home can have. It can improve the education outlook of your children, improve your family's health through higher levels of physical activity and lower levels of psychological distress, and increase levels of civic involvement and charitable support in your community.

Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will make, and home buyers and sellers need an advantage. Talk to a TREB Member REALTOR®, who will use their expertise and knowledge to provide the edge you need to help you achieve the Canadian home ownership dream.

For real estate facts and GTA Listings updated in real time, visit TREBhome.com. If commercial property is what interests you, contact a TREB Commercial Professional Member REALTOR® by visiting trebcommercial.com.

We're thrilled to reveal that a new featured keynote speaker is confirmed for REALTOR® QUEST 2018, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference, taking place Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Toronto Congress Centre (map).

Rob Hahn, creator of the renowned "The Notorious R.O.B." blog and founder of the 7DS Associates strategy consulting firm, as well as a former commercial real estate marketing professional, will host a featured keynote presentation that will have you stepping outside of your comfort zone, entitled "Black Swans of Canadian Real Estate - Working Through the Unimaginable."

Named to Inman's list of 100 Most Influential People, Hahn will discuss how REALTORS® can prepare themselves and their teams for an uncertain future, potentially rife with "Black Swans." Black Swans are unpredictable, catastrophic, and game changing.

Hahn will take the stage on Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m.  If you're planning on attending, we recommend you try the easy to use NEW Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.ca and plan your conference experience from start to finish.

Featured Keynote Presentation Info:

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.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!

TREB FEST 2018, one of the most exciting networking and fundraising events of the year, was held on Thursday, May 10 at Cube Nightclub in downtown Toronto. With over 300 people in attendance in support of the Homes First shelter-based charity, the event was a great success.

TREB FEST 2018 offered Members in attendance countless opportunities to network and have fun with colleagues. The night's festivities included a dance floor, plenty of "pay-to-play" entertainment, a souvenir photo booth, and a live auction.

All the money raised from the event's ticket sales and entertainment was donated to Homes First. The shelter-based charity was selected as the recipient of this year's donations by 2017/2018 TREB President Tim Syrianos, who also served as the event's host.

Established in 1983, Homes First is one of the largest providers of social housing in the City of Toronto and helps to provide shelter for over 550 seniors, families, and vulnerable adults to help break the cycle of homelessness.

Community involvement and giving back are core components of TREB FEST, and the annual event marks a key example of how TREB Members play a positive role in the communities they serve.

TREB FEST 2018 was made possible thanks to the hard work of the TREB FEST Task Force. Thank you for your efforts!

TREB FEST TASK FORCE MEMBER VOLUNTEERS

Michelle Makos, Chair 
Nirushan Arulnayagam
Joe Baglieri
Mary Barone
Ernestina Birova
Paul Etherington
Barry Lebow
Colin Miyazaki
Lisa Patel
Sandra Rinomato
Corey Silver
Maryjane Viejo
Susan Vine

To view an event gallery, please click here.

Whenever Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster is on a bus or a train, he makes it a point to ask commuters about their GO Transit experience. According to Verster, no two issues are raised more than Wi-Fi and capacity.

It's clear commuters don't only want to be connected to more people and places, but they want a good on-board transit experience as well. Metrolinx is listening, and is working on making its system the best it can be for its customers.

Below is a summary, as provided by Metrolinx, on how the Crown Agency is creating 
a better transit experience for its customers today and for generations to come:

• A trial for Wi-Fi is underway as of this spring, with the goal to roll the service out across the GO network as soon as possible;

• The GO Expansion plan has already been put into action, as Metrolinx has increased GO train service by more than 70 per cent since 2013, adding more than 800 train trips every week. Metrolinx is transforming the existing GO rail system from a commuter-focused service into a two-way, all-day service on core segments of the network;

• Metrolinx is focused on every second of the commute, with plans to introduce level boarding to increase accessibility for all passengers while saving time on every stop, as trains won't have to stop at an exact point to meet the accessible platform;

• Metrolinx is looking to reduce the sound and environmental impact of its GO trains with electrification;

• With the PRESTO system, riders can take advantage of discounts when moving across participating transit systems in the region, including bus, streetcar, train and subway routes. Plus, the recent provincial budget signalled a move to lower GO fares to $3 within the City of Toronto, as well as for trips less than 10 kilometers, further reducing commuting costs;

• Metrolinx is working to provide better connections between people's homes and transit stations, and is encouraging and enabling sustainable travel options, like walking, cycling, and carpooling; and

You won't want to miss one of the most influential people in Canada's booming tech scene, Janet Bannister, as she shares her entrepreneurial journey and expert insights at the new TREB Trends speaker series at REALTOR® QUEST 2018. 

The founder of kijiji.ca and Partner at Real Ventures, Bannister will chronicle her experiences from enterprising Brampton teenager, to launching one of the country's most visited websites and popular online brands. In her motivating and entertaining session, Bannister will provide key principles on how to pursue your passions and Create Your Own Future.

Set to take place on Wednesday, May 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cohen Ballroom, make sure you use the NEW Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.ca and plan your conference experience from start to finish.

Watch this video from TREB President Tim Syrianos for a special invite to Bannister's TREB TRENDS session at REALTOR® QUEST 2018.

Session Info:

Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Time: 3:30 p.m.–4:30 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!

The rise in popularity of smart home technologies is increasingly influencing home buyers' preferences, and in the near future, smart home features may be a top priority for your clients.

To stay ahead of the latest smart home trends and consumer preferences, join Marc Saltzman for a featured keynote presentation on the smart home revolution at REALTOR® QUEST, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference, taking place Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Toronto Congress Centre (map).

One of the most trusted tech evangelists in North America, Saltzman is a recognized technology journalist and television personality. You've likely caught him at your local Cineplex Cinemas as the host of the Gear Guide tech review series.

From voice-activated speakers and keyless doors, to virtual reality and more, Saltzman's informative and media rich featured keynote presentation, entitled "The Future is Now – Home Smart Home," will showcase a range of fascinating smart home solutions. If you plan on attending, we recommend you try the easy-to-use NEW Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.ca and plan your conference experience from start to finish.

Watch Marc's video below for a great summary of what's in store:

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!

Yesterday, the May issue of TREB's monthly newsletter, Across The Board, was sent to all TREB Members via email.

The May issue features:

• Learn how to celebrate National Real Estate Day on Thursday, May 17
• Information on the upcoming Board of Directors election 
• Watch TREB's new "Home Ownership is a Sound Long-Term Investment" advertisement
• Read a guest contribution on how Metrolinx is taking service to the next level
• Parse through a handy REALTOR® QUEST 2018 special insert to help plan your day
• Find out how to get Public Records info on the go
• Get the latest Professional Development opportunities at a glance
• And much more!

Click here or on the image below to read this month's issue. You can also download a print-friendly PDF here.

Can't Access Across The Board?

If you're having trouble accessing the links above, you can also access Across The Board through the Tools & Services Map clickable from the top-most menu on the Stratus home page.

Looking for a Previous Issue?

To read a previous issue, visit the Across The Board archives here, or access the archives from the Your Resource Centre page.

If you have questions about Across The Board, please send them to acrosstheboard@trebnet.com.

Can't Access Across The Board?

If you're having trouble accessing the links above, you can also access Across The Board through the Tools & Services Map clickable from the top-most menu on the Stratus home page.

Looking for a Previous Issue?

To read a previous issue, visit the Across The Board archives here, or access the archives from the Your Resource Centre page.

If you have questions about Across The Board, please send them to acrosstheboard@trebnet.com.

Clients depend on their REALTOR® to ensure their confidential and sensitive information is properly protected. Have you taken the right steps to curb the risk of cybercrime for both your clients and your business?

On Thursday, May 31, join security and crime expert Chris Mathers for an informative and topical session on Cyber Security – The Invisible War at REALTOR® QUEST.

From emails and social media, to malware and identify theft, Mathers will discuss the risks you need to be aware of when surfing the Internet and share his expert tips on how you can protect yourself, your business, and, in turn, your clients, from cyber threats. Mathers will also provide insight into who commits cybercrimes and offer a look into the future of the security landscape in the next 25 years.

The former head of KPMG Corporate Intelligence INC. and 20-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Mathers is a leading voice on cyber security, with appearances on CNN, PBS, MSNBC, and all of Canada's national news networks. Mathers has also authored the bestselling book Crime School: Money Laundering.

If you plan on attending, we recommend you try the handy NEW Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.ca or on our new REALTOR® QUEST App, available on the Play Store or Apple Store.

TREB TRENDS 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!

As REALTORS®, you operate in a highly-regulated industry, and it can sometimes be challenging to determine whether you're meeting all your compliance requirements as you conduct your daily business. 

With that in mind, we're excited to announce the latest addition to the TREB TRENDSlineup for REALTOR® QUEST 2018: a panel session on Professionalism & Compliance in Today's Industry.

From FINTRAC and CASL anti-spam legislation, to REBBA and the Do Not Call List, and more, this panel session will feature a discussion of the top compliance trends, challenges, and requirements of the real estate industry.

Set for Thursday, May 31 at 8:45 a.m. in the Cohen Ballroom, this session will feature a panel of prominent representatives from organized real estate and regulatory authorities, including:

• Simon Parham, Legal Counsel, CREA;
• Joe Richer, Registrar, RECO; and
• Steven Harroun, Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer, CRTC

The panel will be moderated by William Harrington, General Counsel, CREA.

You won't want to miss this opportunity to have your compliance questions answered from a panel of industry experts.

If you plan on attending, we recommend you try the NEW Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.caor on our new REALTOR® QUEST App, available on the Play Store or Apple Store, and plan your conference experience from start to finish.

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!

We're now less than two weeks away from Day 1 of REALTOR® QUEST 2018, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference. Set for Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (map), one of the biggest draws of the two-day event is Learning Quest.
                                                  
Focused on bringing you some of the best professional development in the industry, Learning Quest sessions are taught by a blend of expert industry practitioners and instructors, and promise to deliver a learning experience for every Member need.

Scroll down to see some of the top highlights for Day 1 of Learning Quest. Plus, don't forget to use the new Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.ca to ensure you don't miss out on these and all the other great sessions on Wednesday, May 30.

BUSTING THE 5 MYTHS OF INSOLVENCY WITH PAUL FRANCHI

Insolvency consultant and 22-year veteran of the financial services industry, Paul Franchi, will host a session on Busting the 5 Myths of Insolvency Every REALTOR® Needs to Know Right Now! on Wednesday, May 30 at 3:15 p.m. in the RQ Theatre.

MARKET UPDATE WITH JASON MERCER

TREB's Director of Market Analysis and Service Channels, Jason Mercer, leads TREB's market analysis program and helps REALTORS® and their clients understand trends in the GTA housing market.

Mercer will provide a housing Market Updateon Wednesday, May 30 at 12:45 p.m. in the RQ Theatre.

LEARN THE LATEST MARKETING TOOLS FROM DAVID GREENSPAN

A go-to source of keep-in-touch marketing for the real estate industry, David Greenspan is the Vice President of the KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems creative agency.

Greenspan will host The AMH Theorem (Audience, Marketing, Hustle) on Wednesday, May 30 at 12:45 p.m. in the Berton Room. This fun, high energy session will touch on marketing strategies, social media, online leads, and more. Click the video above to see the kind of energy Greenspan brings to his talks. This is one you won't want to miss!

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

Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP, one of Canada's premier business law firms, Tammy Evans has 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 Know sessionon Wednesday, May 30 at 3:15 p.m. in the Sutherland Room. For those unable to attend on May 30, Evans will also host this session on Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sutherland 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 on Wednesday, May 30 at 12:45 p.m. in the Waxman Room. Can't make it on Day 1? Mountain will also host this session on Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the Berton Room.

UNDERSTANDING MILLENNIALS WITH CINDY PINKUS

A lawyer since 1983, Cindy Pinkus 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 IN STORE AT REALTOR® QUEST

REALTOR® QUEST 2018 features an impressive lineup, including featured keynote presentations from Mel Robbins and Benjamin Tal, Marc Saltzman, and Rob Hahn, 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!

The TREB Mississauga office (5670 McAdam Road) and TREB York office (45 Millard Avenue West) will be closed on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 for REALTOR® QUEST.

Both facilities will reopen and resume regular hours of operation on Friday, June 1. For hours of operation, click here.

TREB's Help Desk (Tel: 416-443-8111) and the TREB Head Office (1400 Don Mills Road) will continue to operate under normal business hours during this closure.

Boards have been advised by RECO of the following processing delays and new feature on Registrant search.  Notice posted verbatim as received from RECO:

"We know that RECO's recent application processing delays have been impacting many of you at the local board/association level. We apologize for the ongoing delay and the extra work it may be creating for you to verify your members' registration with RECO.

RECO's Registrant Search feature - now showing renewals in process 
RECO's Registrant Search feature has now been updated to show when a registration renewal is in progress. If a registrant's expiration date has passed, but their status is listed as "eligible to trade; renewal in process," they are allowed to continue trading. We hope this feature makes it easier for you to confirm the registration status of your members.

We are aware that there are functionality challenges with new registrants not appearing on the search. That issue should be resolved soon. We will inform you once that update is complete.

Update on the processing delay 
RECO is taking numerous steps and using an "all hands on deck" approach to expedite the processing of applications; however, it will take time to return to our service standards. We expect new registration and re-instatement application processing times to return to normal levels by mid-June, and renewals by mid-July.

What if a registrant has submitted their renewal application but it's not processed before their registration expiry date? 
If a renewal application has been submitted, the registration is deemed to continue and the registrant is allowed to continue trading. Their registration on the MyRECO Certificate App and the Registrant Search feature on RECO's website will show they are eligible to trade.

New registrants are frustrated that they are unable to begin trading until their application is processed. What can we tell them? 
We continue to prioritize processing applications that impact a person's ability to trade, namely new registrations and re-instatements. We understand the frustration among those who are waiting for their registration to be approved and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience the delay may have caused.

While we understand that the recent issues have been frustrating, please know that this recent system upgrade will, in short order, enhance our overall service delivery by enabling our staff to work faster and more efficiently.

We will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Thank you for your ongoing patience."

Day 2 of REALTOR® QUEST 2018, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference, is fast approaching. Set for May 30 and May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (map), one of the biggest draws of the two-day event is Learning Quest.

Focused on bringing you some of the best professional development in the industry, Learning Quest sessions are taught by a blend of expert industry practitioners and instructors, and promise to deliver a learning experience for every Member need.

Scroll down to see some of the top highlights for Day 2 of Learning Quest. Plus, don't forget to use the new Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.ca to ensure you don't miss out on these and all the other great sessions on Thursday, May 31.

SHIFTING HABITS, BEHAVIOURS, SELF-IMAGE, AND FOCUS WITH JACQUELYN MACKENZIE

Join Jacquelyn MacKenzie on Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the Pinsent Room to learn how to control your mindset, get rid of limiting beliefs, gain control of your day, and more, in her session entitled Paradigm Shift - Shift in Habits, Behaviours, Self-Image, and Focus. For those unable to attend on May 31, Mackenzie will also host this session on Wednesday, May 30 at 3:15 p.m. in the Pinsent Room.

MacKenzie is a bestselling author, magazine publisher, human growth expert, business leader, and a coveted speaker on the topic of personal development.

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

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 two separate sessions on Thursday that will take place at the following times:

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

Can't make Day 2? Weisleder will also host this session on Wednesday, May 30 at 12:45 p.m. in the Pinsent Room.

INTRO TO REGULATED HOME & PROPERTY INSPECTIONS 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 anIntroduction 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 proposed under Bill 165, technical topics, expectations of home inspectors, and more.

NEW HOMES MARKET UPDATE FACILITATED BY THE ALTUS GROUP WITH PHONG NGO

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.

HOW TO AVOID THE TOP MISTAKES MADE BY REALTORS® WITH SUE STYLES

A former adult educator, journalist and television host, Sue Styles, has over a decade of experience in real estate and has hands-on experience working with top producing offices.

She will host two sessions on The Top Mistakes REALTORS® Make and How to Avoid Them!:

• Thursday, May 31 at 8:30 a.m. in the Waxman Room
• Thursday, May 31 at 11:30 a.m. in the Berton Room

See below for a preview of what to expect at this helpful session.

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, Marc Saltzman, and Rob Hahn,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!

As part of the new TREB Trends speaker series at REALTOR® QUEST, bestselling personal finance author and television personality Bruce Sellery will share his expert tips on how to get a handle on your money and avoid the financial mistakes you may be making.

A former manager at Procter & Gamble turned business journalist, Sellery regularly lends his financial expertise as a columnist on MoneySense Magazine, as well as on television and radio, with appearances on Cityline, Breakfast Television, Canada AM, CNN, MSNBC, CBC's The Exchange, and more.

In his session, "Moolala: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things With Their Money (And What You Can Do About It)," which shares the same name as his bestselling book, Sellery will help you gain clarity on your biggest money mistakes as well as how to create a plan to avoid them.

To gain confidence and learn strategies on how to better manage your money, attend Sellery's session on Thursday, May 31 at 10:15 a.m. in the Cohen Ballroom. If you plan on attending, we recommend you try the NEW Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.caor you can download the new REALTOR® QUEST App, available on the Play Store or Apple Store, and plan your conference experience from start to finish.

For a preview of what's in store in this high-energy session from Bruce himself, watch this video:

Session Info:

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Time: 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.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.

For your convenience, beginning June 4, 2018, after REALTOR® QUEST, TREB will be transitioning to providing DIS (Data Integrity Service) Notices by email.

During the transition, some Brokerages (e.g., Broker of Record, Manager and affected Salespeople) will continue to receive notices by fax, while others will receive notices by email. The number of notices sent via email will increase over the course of the transition until all Members receive DIS notices by email only.

We recommend that you communicate this change in delivery method to your Salespeople and office Staff. You can refer them to the posting of this message on Stratus. Further communications will be sent to Members as a reminder throughout June.

By July 3, 2018 we anticipate that all Brokerages will be receiving DIS Notices by email.

This transition was requested by Members and approved by TREB's Board of Directors. Receiving notices via email will increase efficiency for Members and also provide a more modern way to receive DIS Notices.

Below is an example screenshot of how a new DIS Notice will look in your inbox:

Please ensure you and your Salespeople are regularly monitoring the single (primary) email addresses you've provided to TREB as required by the Authorized User Agreement. Failure to act on DIS Notices sent to single email addresses will result in this matter being referred to the Professional Standards Roster for further action.

Single email addresses can be checked and modified in Manage My Profile found on the left sidebar of the Search Properties page (see below) or, via TREB's Spotlight On Over 100 Services page.

For assistance, contact the TREB Help Desk at 416-443-8111.

Download the free REALTOR® QUEST App from the Apple Store or Play Store for complete access to conference information at your fingertips.

TREB is excited to announce the launch of our new REALTOR® QUEST App. The app is a one-stop shop for everything Members need to know to maximize their conference experience at REALTOR® QUEST 2018, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference.

With more than two dozen sessions and presentations, over 260 industry exhibitors, and so much more to explore this REALTOR® QUEST, you'll want to use the new REALTOR® QUEST App to stay informed, plan your day, and maximize your conference experience.

Below, we've highlighted some key features of the REALTOR® QUEST App:

• The LQ Sessions button allows you to see the over two dozen unique Learning Quest Professional Sessions available to you. Make use of the Add to Calendar function when exploring the LQ Sessions in order to ensure you don't miss a session you're interested in!

• From Featured Keynote Presentations, to the TREB Trends Series, to some of the great programming found at Centre Stage, to lunch and more - use the app's Schedule button to save the features and events you want to attend on your calendar

• Learn more about all of this year's Speakers with the Speakers button - from Mel Robbins, to David Greenspan to Benjamin Tal, all Speaker bios are housed there

• The interactive Trade Show map makes it easier to navigate the 130,000 square foot exhibition and pinpoint locations of specific booths. You can use the search function, select a specific booth, or scroll through the Exhibitor list to navigate.

• Or, use the Map function to check out a full floor plan of the conference, including Professional Development session locations

• The Attractions button breaks down the details of other Member favourite features, including Centre Stage programming, Health Quest, and the TREB Pavilion

• You can use the app's FrameIt feature to seamlessly share templated photos of your favourite REALTOR® QUEST moments on social media with #REALTORQUEST  

• Don't forget to use the Scanner function at the door of all Featured Keynote presentations, TREB Trends Series talks, and Learning Quest sessions to mark your attendance and help plan enhancements to next year’s REALTOR® QUEST

How to Download the App

The REALTOR® QUEST App is available for download on devices running Apple iOS or Android OS from the Apple Store and the Google Play Store respectively. Just search "REALTOR QUEST" and hit "download" to enjoy the new app experience instantly!

First time only: the first time you use the app, you’ll need to verify your TREB membership (Stratus User ID) and PIN (Stratus 4 digit PIN #).

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!

While you're exploring the over 260 industry exhibitors at REALTOR® QUEST 2018, make sure you drop by Centre Stage.

Located in Hall D on the Trade Show floor, Centre Stage will feature a great variety of prize giveaways, games, and entertainment, as well as networking sessions, on both days of the conference, which will be taking place on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Toronto Congress Centre (map).

Scroll down to discover what's in store at Centre Stage this REALTOR® QUEST:

YPN PRESENTS: TREB IDOL KARAOKE COMPETITION

This year, TREB's Young Professionals Network (YPN) is hosting its own version of American Idol, aptly called TREB Idol.

You can audition for the title of TREB Idol, or join in the fun by singing along to a karaoke favourite, or by watching performances on Wednesday, May 30 at the YPN Booth (#825). The competition's finalists will have a chance to sing their hearts out for the title of TREB Idol on Thursday, May 31 at 2:00 p.m. at Centre Stage.

MY FAVOURITE APPS! WITH WINSTON SIH

Swing by Centre Stage on Thursday, May 31 at 11:45 a.m. to see television personality and tech expert, Winston Sih, host the popular My Favourite Apps! segment. Sih will break down the latest and greatest mobile apps for real estate professionals.

MEMBER NETWORKING RECEPTION

REALTOR® QUEST is known for being one of the best places to network and get acquainted with fellow Members, and one of the best places to network is the aptly named MemberNetworking Reception.

Set to take place on both days of the conference, the Networking Reception will be held onWednesday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 31 at 3:00 p.m. at Centre Stage. Members will have the opportunity to relax, dance, and connect while listening to the sounds of The Personics.

NETWORK & WIN, PLUS DAILY DRAWS!

Don't miss out on your chance to win prizes at Centre Stage this REALTOR® QUEST!

Members who attend REALTOR® QUEST will automatically be entered into the Daily Draw to win a FREE TREB 2018/2019 Membership. To hear if you're a winner, head to Centre Stage on Wednesday, May 30 at 4:45 p.m. and Thursday, May 31 at 3:45 p.m.

Plus, you'll want to join us at Centre Stage on Wednesday, May 30 at 2:45 p.m. for Network and Win! to participate in the draw for a chance to win a free Amazon Echo, network with colleagues, and watch special sponsor presentations.

GRAND PRIZE: $1,500 Vacation Package

Drop your business card in the prize bins located in the Member Registration areas for a chance to win the REALTOR® QUEST Grand Prize Vacation Getaway Package, which is valued at $1,500 and includes a $1,000 itravel2000 gift card. 
 
The Grand Prize winner will be announced at Centre Stage at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 31.

For more information on Centre Stage attractions and to plan your conference experience from start to finish, we recommend you visit realtorquest.ca or download the new REALTOR® QUEST App, available on the Play Store or Apple Store.

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!

Polls to easily cast your vote online to elect the 2018/2019 Board of Directors are now open!

We encourage you to vote now, as your elected Board of Directors acts to serve your interests and shape the future of TREB.

VOTING IS EASY

Simply click here to vote online now, enter your TREB Member number (Stratus User ID), PIN (Stratus 4 digit PIN #), and authenticator password and proceed to vote!

You'll have until Sunday, May 27 at noon to cast your vote.

Not sure who to vote for? Candidate bios and video messages are available on the voting site. You'll also find information on how to use the site, the voting process and more under "How it Works."

A NOTE ON ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE

Voting for the 2018/2019 Board of Directors is open to all TREB Members, as at April 1, 2018, according to TREB records.

HOW YOUR BOARD SERVES YOU