Learn new ways to gain confidence and assert control over your life from one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world at REALTOR® QUEST 2018. Join Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule and serial entrepreneur, on Thursday, May 31, at 1:00 p.m. in Hall B at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map).

In her featured keynote presentation, Robbins will distill the latest neuroscience and social science research into one practical formula that will help you overcome your fears, step out of your comfort zone, and, ultimately, help you Achieve Breakthrough Performance in Your Career & Life, one five-second decision at a time.

Through a combination of videos, case studies, and audience participation, Robbins will impart the tools and lessons that'll leave you feeling inspired and empowered to achieve your professional and personal dreams.

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 to download on the Play Store or Apple App Store, and plan your conference experience from start to finish.

Robbins, who has one of the most watched TED Talks videos with over 13 million views to date, is also a CNN commentator, former defense attorney and social media influencer, reaching over 20 million people online every month.

Watch the video below for a sneak peek at the featured keynote presentation from Robbins herself:

Featured Keynote Presentation Info:
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Time: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 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!

Last week, TREB President Tim Syrianos joined Breakfast Television on National Real Estate Day (May 17, 2018) to talk about the GTA real estate market.

Instanet® & Authentisign® are now available for all Stratus users, who can take advantage of industry-leading electronic forms and electronic signatures platforms.

You'll be able to access Instanet® & Authentisign® from the following locations:

• The Stratus home page
• The "Resources" menu on the Stratus Info Centre
• The "Links" side bar menu on the Search Properties page

You'll also be able to access these platforms from a link found at the top of any Stratus listing, allowing you to automatically populate some form fields based on the listing being viewed.

Do You Have Questions?

Click here for your complete resource on these new platforms, including:

• Links to guides for creating a Transaction and Electronic Signatures
• Signing up for a complimentary training webinar
• How to contact the Instanet® and Authentisign® 24/7 Help Desk Support
• & more.

Or, download a PDF of this resource here for easy reference.

Training Available at REALTOR® QUEST

Joe Kazzoun, VP Business and Product Development at Lone Wolf, will be on hand for several Instanet® & Authentisign®: Online Forms, eSignatures (and more) Integrated with Stratus sessions. These sessions will be held in the Etrog Room at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map) at the following dates/times:

Wednesday, May 30
12:45 P.M.–1:30 P.M.
3:15 P.M.–4:00 P.M.

Thursday, May 31
8:30 A.M.–9:15 A.M.
10:00 A.M.–10:45 A.M.
11:30 A.M.–12:15 P.M.
2:30 P.M.–3:15 P.M.

Click here to read more about this session, and to Add the Date & Time of your choice to your calendar to ensure you don't miss out!

REALTOR® QUEST 2018, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference, will kick off with our Spring Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. in Hall B at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map).

Join your fellow Members to receive updates on important Association matters from TREB President Tim Syrianos and CEO John DiMichele. Plus, watch CIBC Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal deliver a featured keynote presentation.

FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BENJAMIN TAL

A Member favourite, Benjamin Tal will deliver a dynamic featured keynote presentation, entitled "Perspective," in which he will discuss:

• Global and Canadian economic trends and their potential impact on interest rates;
• The mortgage market and affordability; and
• The general health of the GTA real estate market.

A renowned economist, Tal boasts over two decades of experience in the private sector. Tal is a leading voice on the Canadian housing market, with appearances on BNN, Huffington Post and the Toronto Star.

As an attendee, you'll hear the latest TREB news from TREB CEO John DiMichele and President Tim Syrianos.

Representatives from other real estate associations will also be on hand to share updates on their Association as well.

You'll also hear more about how TREB Member contributions to the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation give back to the community.

AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

One of the meeting's highlights is the presentation of awards, which recognizes outstanding TREB Members for their years of service and dedication to the Board or to their local communities.

For more information on the REALTOR® QUEST lineup 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!

HELP DESK

Whether you're having trouble logging in to Stratus or require technical assistance with a TREB service, our Help Desk is just a call away at 416-443-8111.

TREB’s Help Desk phone lines are open 7 days a week at the following times:

• Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• You can also email your issues to mlshelpdesk@trebnet.com

MEMBER ALERTS

Member Alerts are posted whenever a safety concern or incident of theft or fraud arises that may affect you or your clients, including suspicious buyers, open house thefts, and more.

If you'd like to warn the TREB Member community of an issue or incident that you were exposed to while conducting your daily business activities, please email memberalerts@trebnet.com.

REALTOR® STORE

From signage and lock boxes, to forms and more, TREB's REALTOR® STORE offers a variety of products to meet your real estate business needs, all offered at exceptional value. Plus, keep an eye on Stratus for announcements of special monthly discounts.

You can purchase supplies online and have items shipped to your business here, or drop by in person at any of the store locations listed here.
 

E-COMMERCE

e-Commerce is your one-stop online destination to search and register for professional development courses, TREB events and webinars, as well as to order, pay and manage your invoices from TREB's REALTOR® STORE.

MEMBERSHIP

Visit the Membership page for a full list of the policies, agreements, and standards you're required to fulfill as a licensed real estate professional and TREB Member.

• OTHER SERVICES:
• Buy & Sell
• Insurance Info
• Manage My Profile
• Member Dues & Fees
• Members Plus
• Membership Roster

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. 

A Member reported receiving an online lead for a buyer looking for a property in the $8 to 9 M range. The email showed a picture of a couple with an address in Thornhill; however, she was concerned as the email appeared to have originated from the US, and the phone number supplied was 'not a working number' with the area code associated with Connecticut.

When she checked the Thornhill address, she found it was listed for sale, but the seller's name was different from the name of the person who had emailed her. She contacted the Listing Salesperson who confirmed that the email sender's name did not relate in any way to the Thornhill address. The Listing Salesperson called back a few hours later to say that an inquiry had come in on one of her high-end listings from the same people.

Concerned about possible email viruses and the discordant information, the Member did not open any of the attachments regarding the buyer's criteria, and she decided not to pursue the lead.

TREB wishes to remind Members to endeavor to verify the identity of potential buyers and sellers and to be cautious about opening any suspicious attachments or links. 

Members are encouraged to take appropriate safety precautions when meeting a client for the first time, including meeting at the office and verifying their identity, being accompanied by a colleague for showings where possible, keeping a mobile phone on hand at all times, and updating the office on your itinerary.

A Member has reported receiving an email from an out-of-country potential buyer who wanted to put in an offer on a property. The buyer (with the initials W.T.), was asked to wire transfer the deposit, show identification, and contact the lawyer. The documentation was received, with further documentation being prepared; however, the bank notified the lawyer that the bank draft was forged. The lawyer told the Member not to communicate further with the buyer  and noted that he would contact the police.

WATCH and SHARE TREB's latest commercial promoting two central themes that you, as Members, know to be true:

• Home ownership is a sound long-term investment; and
• Consumers benefit from working with a professional TREB Member REALTOR®.

The campaign's positive messaging also highlights that home ownership is a key determinant of economic and social well-being, and consumers should work with a professional TREB Member REALTOR® to ensure their home purchase or sale is done right.

Click this video below to watch the latest ad, and please share the campaign's landing pagewith your network and over social media with the hashtag #InvestInHomeOwnership.

Recent TREB Commercials - "A Home is a Sound Long-Term Investment"

Visit the home ownership campaign's landing page and share these positive video messages with your network. 

How Are We Promoting This New Message?

Aside from the videos shared above, we are promoting this message on other TREB commercials, promos, and interviews featuring TREB President Tim Syrianos, all of which appear on, or are scheduled to appear on, a variety of channels, including on Newstalk 1010's Ask the Experts, Rogers Television, social media and with Bell Media on CP24 NewsAtNoon.  

An exciting lineup of featured keynote presentations will grace theREALTOR® QUEST stage on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday May 31, 2018 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map) as part of Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference.

From tech and real estate experts, to a world-renowned motivational speaker, this year's featured keynote speakers will leave you feeling inspired and provide you with knowledge about the real estate market, technology, and how to advance your career.

Scroll down to discover the exciting lineup of featured keynote speakers and presentations. Plus, make sure to visit realtorquest.ca or download our new REALTOR® QUEST App, available on the Play Store or Apple Store, for the entire event agenda and to plan your conference experience with the new "Add to Calendar" function.

HOW REALTORS® CAN PREPARE FOR AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE WITH ROB HAHN

Named to Inman's list of 100 Most Influential People, Rob Hahn is the creator of the renowned "The Notorious R.O.B." real estate blog and founder of the 7DS Associates strategy consulting firm.

In his featured keynote presentation, entitled "Black Swans of Canadian Real Estate - Working Through the Unimaginable," Hahn will discuss how REALTORS® can prepare themselves for an uncertain future. Set to take place on Thursday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in Hall B, Hahn's honest and insightful featured keynote presentation will get you thinking beyond your comfort zone.

THE SMART HOME REVOLUTION WITH MARC SALTZMAN

Marc Saltzman, one of North America's most trusted and recognized tech evangelists, will host a featured keynote presentation on Wednesday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. in Hall B.

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.

Watch this video from Marc himself below for a preview of what attendees can expect:

THE POWER OF THE FIVE SECOND RULE WITH MEL ROBBINS

A serial entrepreneur and world-renowned motivational speaker, featured keynote speaker Mel Robbins will address the audience on Thursday, May 31 at 1:00 p.m. in Hall B.

Robbins will share the life-changing tip that will help you reach your true potential and "Achieve Breakthrough Performance in Your Career & Life," as detailed in her bestselling book The 5 Second Rule.

Watch Mel break down what's in store for attendees by clicking the video below:

PERSPECTIVE ON THE ECONOMY WITH BENJAMIN TAL

Member favourite, CIBC Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal, will provide an insightful featured keynote presentation on the economy at TREB's Spring Annual Meeting, which will be taking place on Wednesday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. in Hall B.

In his featured keynote presentation, entitled "Perspective," Tal will discuss:

• Global and Canadian economic trends and their potential impact on interest rates;
• The mortgage market and affordability; and
• The general health of the GTA real estate market.

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!

You won't want to miss the newest addition to our TREB Trends speaker series at REALTOR® QUEST on the future of the real estate industry.

On Thursday, May 31, join TREB CEO John DiMichele and Rob Hahn, author of "The Notorious R.O.B." real estate blog and founder of the 7DS Consulting firm, for a discussion on:

• The changing landscape and future of the real estate industry
• Big trends challenging the way real estate professionals do business
• The latest technological changes, from machine learning to new concepts of transacting, such as "iBuyer"
• And more!

Entitled, "It's the End of the World – Cringeworthy or I Feel Fine?" this session, which brings together two influential forces in the North American real estate industry, will offer a great way to truly immerse yourself in this year's theme of the hottest trending topics in real estate.

For more information on the TREB Trends lineup at REALTOR® QUEST 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.

Session Info:

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Location: Waxman Room, 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!

May 25, 2018 -- Housing policy, both rental and ownership, impacts how real estate professionals conduct their business and is also a key issue in the upcoming provincial election.

With that in mind, we're excited to announce that TREB and OREA will co-host a political panel session at REALTOR® QUEST, entitled Provincial Election Candidates Debate Housing Issues.

John Moore, radio broadcaster for CFRB and host of the popular Moore in the Morning radio show, will serve as moderator for a debate of housing-related issues, that are top of mind for REALTORS® in the upcoming election.  

Don't miss this session to hear the parties outline their positions on policies that could affect the real estate market and your business.

For more information on the REALTOR® QUEST lineup 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.

Session Info:

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Time: 2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Location: RQ Theatre, 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!

NEW STRATUS FUNCTIONALITY

Last week, several new enhancements were introduced to Stratus. Click here for a brief overview, or continue to read below for all the latest functionality, including great REALTOR® QUEST sessions targeted to helping you learn even more!

New Info Centre
We've enhanced the Info Centre, with your feedback in mind, to include the following functionality:

• Embedded Quick Search
• News and Headlines from TREB
• Today's Listings
• Resources & Alerts
• A top menu with Member favourite features including:
• Contacts, CMA, Calendar and Settings

Easier Open House Entries
Now, you'll be able to quickly access the public Open House information entry screen with the addition of a "Manage My Profile" link at the top of the Add/Edit Screen.

Prospect Match Updates
A new, modern look has been applied to Prospect Match emails. This will promote enhanced readability.

Longer Session Times
The 30-minute inactivity timeout threshold on Stratus has been increased to 60 minutes.

Looking to learn more about the latest Stratus enhancements? Check out these REALTOR® QUEST sessions taking place Thursday, May 31 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map).

TREB Products & Services Update with Jason Mercer
Thursday, May 31, 2018 
8:30 A.M.-9:15 A.M.
Berton Room

Stratus Update with Carlos Grass, Greg Pynn and Leslie Keller
Thursday, May 31, 2018
2:30 P.M.-3:15 P.M.
Waxman Room

INSTANET® & AUTHENTISIGN®

Instanet® & Authentisign® are now available for all Stratus users, who can take advantage of industry-leading electronic forms and electronic signatures platforms.

You'll also be able to access these platforms from a link found at the top of any Stratus listing, allowing you to automatically populate some form fields based on the listing being viewed and send the forms for signatures.

You'll also be able to access Instanet® & Authentisign® from the following locations:

• The Stratus home page
• The "Resources" menu on the Stratus Info Centre
• The "Links" side bar menu on the Search Properties page

Do You Have Questions?

Click here for your complete resource on these new platforms, including:

• Links to guides for creating a Transaction and Electronic Signatures
• Linking to existing Authentisign® accounts
• Signing up for a complimentary training webinar
• How to contact the Instanet® and Authentisign® 24/7 Help Desk Support
• & more.

Or, download a PDF of this resource here for easy reference.

Training Available at REALTOR® QUEST

Joe Kazzoun, VP Business and Product Development at Lone Wolf, will be on hand for several Instanet® & Authentisign®: Online Forms, eSignatures (and more) Integrated with Stratus sessions. These sessions will be held in the Etrog Room at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map) at the following dates/times:

Wednesday, May 30
12:45 P.M.-1:30 P.M.
3:15 P.M.-4:00 P.M.

Thursday, May 31
8:30 A.M.-9:15 A.M.
10:00 A.M.-10:45 A.M.
11:30 A.M.-12:15 P.M.
2:30 P.M.-3:15 P.M.

Click here to read more about this session, and to Add the Date & Time of your choice to your calendar to ensure you don't miss out!

A provincial election will be held on June 7, 2018. With many provincial government policies impacting you, your clients, and real estate markets, this is a key opportunity for you to make your voice, as a REALTOR®, heard. 

TREB's Efforts

TREB has been working hard to ensure that REALTOR® issues are a priority for all major parties and election candidates. TREB's recent efforts have included:

• Sponsoring various GTA candidates debates and ensuring that REALTOR® issues are discussed during these events
• Sending out a survey to all candidates with questions on their positions regarding key REALTOR® issues
• Issuing news releases with messages on key TREB housing policy positions
• Conducting public opinion polling on key TREB issues
• Generating exposure for key REALTOR® issues by participating on high profile housing policy panels hosted by numerous influential organizations, including the Toronto Region Board of Trade and the Empire Club

Advance Polls

Election day is June 7, 2018. Advance voting will be available from May 26 to May 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at area advance voting locations in your electoral district, and from May 26 to June 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at your returning office.  Click here for more information on advance voting from Elections Ontario.

Party Platforms

Housing and real estate policies are directly influenced by the provincial government. As such, understanding where the major parties stand on these issues is important to your voting decision, as a REALTOR®. 

Representatives from each major party recently discussed their party's views on housing and real estate issues and you can view this debate/discussion by clicking here.

Below are some highlights from each party regarding their positions on key housing and real estate issues (this is NOT an comprehensive list of the party platforms), as well as links to the party websites where you can get more details on their platforms.

NOTE: At the time of posting, full published platforms were not available from the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party or the Ontario Liberal Party and details below are from information on each party's website. TREB does not endorse any party or candidates and the information is provided for your information only.

Ontario Progressive Conservative Party (click here for Party website)

• Reduce small business tax rate by 8.7%
• Maintain status quo on rent control
• Cut second provincial income tax bracket by 20%
• Increase the supply of affordable housing across the GTA while protecting the Greenbelt in its entirety
• Cut corporate income taxes from 11.5% to 10.5%
• Cut red tape and regulations
• No taxes for minimum wage earners. Introduce a minimum wage tax credit that means minimum wage workers will pay zero income tax, saving up to $850 per year.
• Cut gas taxes by 10 cents per litre
• Balance the budget

Liberal Party of Ontario (click here for Party website)

• Deliver investment of $79 billion in new transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area over the next decade
• Expand Greater Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt
• Continue to implement the Fair Housing Plan and will undertake a review of the LTB and Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) to ensure that renters are properly protected. Once the review is complete, will take action to improve the system.
• Take additional steps to expand the supply of housing and ensure affordability. Our plan will:

• Tighten rules to prevent unfair "renovictions" and curb the use of inappropriate above-guideline rent increases due to capital repairs
• Prohibit above-guideline rent increases in buildings with outstanding work orders related to pest control
• Develop an easy-to-use legal framework to support co-housing and shared ownership of residential property
• Work with developers, municipalities and other stakeholders to enable small-scale residential intensification that would allow homeowners to build multi-unit projects on their land
• Urge the federal government to address the inequitable tax treatment of rental construction compared to condo development
• Develop a toolkit and one-window access to support faith groups and service clubs who wish to build affordable housing on their land
• Create the Cooperative Housing Development fund to support the creation of new co-op housing

New Democratic Party of Ontario (click here for Party website)

• Sign on to federal National Housing Strategy to fund construction of about 20,000 units of affordable housing, including non-profit and co-op housing. Fund additional 45,000 units through 10-year capital plan
• Overhaul inclusionary zoning regulation to increase percentage of affordable homes required and to bring rental properties under the regulation
• Encourage an array of housing options including mid-rises, townhouses and stacked townhouses, using such measures as requiring a minimum density in developments along new transit lines, letting municipalities opt out of some minimum parking requirements, and requiring coordinated planning of retail and housing in medium-density developments.  
• Work with municipalities to create a new Residents' Rights Act so homeowners can add legal apartments, laneway houses and "granny flats" to their properties
• Crack down on housing speculators by applying the Non-Resident Speculation Tax to additional locations
• Put a surtax on foreign and domestic speculators who don't pay taxes in Ontario. Non-Ontario residents who own homes in regions where Ontario's Non-Resident Speculation Tax currently applies will see a new annual tax of $5 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2019.
• Reform Tarion Warranty Corporation
• Make rentals more affordable by introducing legislation targeted at rental issues including limiting the use of above-guideline rent increases and creating a rent registry so tenants can know how much a landlord has charged in the past
• Protect condominium buyers from surprise fees and other issues by ensuring that disputes can be resolved quickly, owners can expect transparency from condo boards, advertising materials reflect realistic costs and fees, owners have protection from poor construction
• Allow seniors to defer property taxes until their home is sold

Do you operate as part of a real estate team, or are you considering doing so?

Then, you won't want to miss newly-announced TREB Trends speaker and elite sales coach Kathleen Blackshare her knowledge on how to build successful sales teams in her aptly-titled "TEAMS" session.

Named by REP Magazine as one of the top 100 Elite Women Driving the Future of Real Estate, Black will take the podium on Thursday, May 31 at 2:15 p.m.

Avoid missing out on this session and plan your conference experience from start to finish with the NEW Add to Calendar function on realtorquest.ca or our new REALTOR® QUEST APP, available on the Play Store or Apple Store.

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

Session Info:

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Time: 2:15 p.m.–3:15 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!

We're less than 24 hours away from REALTOR® QUEST 2018, Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference. The two-day event officially begins tomorrow, Wednesday, May 30 at the Toronto Congress Centre (map).

With so much in store for Day 1, we wanted to present you with some of the highlights to ensure you don't miss a thing!

Scroll down for REALTOR® QUEST Day 1 highlights. Plus, make sure to visit realtorquest.ca or download our new REALTOR® QUEST APP, available on the Play Storeor Apple App Store, for the full agenda and to plan your conference experience with the “Add to Calendar” function.

SPRING ANNUAL MEETING & FEATURED KEYNOTE PRESENTATION BY BENJAMIN TAL

Kick off Day 1 by joining your fellow TREB Members for our Spring Annual Meeting, taking place at 10:00 a.m. in Hall B. 

As an attendee, you'll receive updates on important Association matters from TREB President Tim Syrianos and CEO John DiMichele. Plus, watch CIBC Deputy Chief Economist, Benjamin Tal, deliver a featured keynote presentation, entitled "Perspective," in which he will discuss:

• Global and Canadian economic trends and their potential impact on interest rates;
• The mortgage market and affordability; and
• The general health of the GTA real estate market.

Plus, if you missed voting for your 2018/2019 Board of Directors online, you can do so in person from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Hall B.

FEATURED KEYNOTE PRESENTATION ON SMART HOMES WITH MARK SALTZMAN

You won't want to miss featured keynote speaker and trusted tech evangelist, Marc Saltzman, showcase a range of fascinating smart home technologies at 2:00 p.m. in Hall B.

For a preview of the smart home solutions Saltzman will explore in his media-rich featured keynote presentation, entitled "The Future is Now - Home Smart Home," watch this video below.

TREB TRENDS: CREATE YOUR FUTURE WITH KIJIJI FOUNDER JANET BANNISTER

Join Janet Bannister, the founder of kijiji.ca and Partner at Real Ventures, as she hosts an entertaining and motivating session as part of our new TREB Trends speaker series.

Set for 3:30 p.m. in the Cohen Ballroom, Bannister's session will chronicle her journey as an entrepreneur and cover some key principles on how you too can Create Your Future.

Watch this video from TREB President Tim Syrianos for a special invite to Bannister's session.

TRADE SHOW & CENTRE STAGE PROGRAMMING

This year, you'll see more exhibitors than ever before, as over 260 exhibitors will set up shop on the newly expanded, 130,000 square foot Trade Show.

While you're exploring the trade show tomorrow, make sure you drop by Centre Stage to catch some of the exciting entertainment planned, including:

• Member Network Reception: One of the best places to network with fellow REALTORS®, join us tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. at Centre Stage to connect with colleagues, unwind, and dance, with live music provided by The Personics

• TREB Idol Karaoke Competition: This year, TREB YPN is hosting auditions for the title of TREB Idol. Come out and audition or join in the fun by watching karoake performances at the YPN Booth (#825)

• NETWORK & WIN!: Join us at Centre Stage at 2:45 p.m. for Network and Win! featuring a chance to win a free Amazon Echo, network with colleagues, and watch special sponsor presentations

• Daily Prize: Swing by Centre Stage tomorrow at 4:45 p.m. to hear if you're the daily winner of a FREE TREB 2018/2019 Membership (You do not need to be in attendance to win; winners will be contacted by TREB Staff.)

LEARNING QUEST

With over two dozen sessions Learning Quest professional development sessions to choose from this year, there promises to be a learning experience targeted to every Member need.

For some of the top highlights for Day 1 of Learning Quest, click here.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Other attractions include Health Quest,which will offer a variety of complimentary wellness services including massage therapy and an oxygen bar; and the revamped TREB Pavillion, where you'll find the answers to your questions about TREB Services questions and learn about new and upcoming TREB Member Services.

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 hope you enjoyed Day 1 of REALTOR® QUEST 2018 and are looking forward to Day 2!

We're excited to break down some top highlights in store for Day 2 (Thursday, May 31) at Canada's largest real estate trade show and conference, taking place at the Toronto Congress Centre (map).

Scroll down to see some of the highlights for Day 2 of REALTOR® QUEST. Plus, make sure to visit realtorquest.ca or download our new REALTOR® QUEST APP, available on the Play Store or Apple App Store, for the full agenda and to plan your conference experience.

FEATURED KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: THE POWER OF THE FIVE SECOND RULE WITH MEL ROBBINS

In this inspiring featured keynote presentation, world-renowned motivational speaker Mel Robbins will share the life-changing tip that'll help you "Achieve Breakthrough Performance in Your Career & Life," as detailed in her bestselling book The 5 Second Rule.

Don't miss Robbins' featured keynote presentation at 1:00 p.m. in Hall B, and watch this video from Robbins herself for a great summary of what you can expect.

NEW FOR DAY 2: PROVINCIAL ELECTION CANDIDATES DEBATE HOUSING ISSUES

TREB and OREA will co-host a political panel session, entitled Provincial Election Candidates Debate Housing Issues. Popular radio broadcaster for CFRB, John Moore, will serve as moderator for a debate of housing-related issues, that are top of mind for Realtors in the upcoming provincial election. 

Join us at 2:30 p.m. in the RQ Theatre to hear the parties outline their positions on policies that could affect the real estate market and your business.

FEATURED KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: HOW REALTORS® CAN PREPARE FOR AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE WITH ROB HAHN

Named to Inman's list as one of the 100 Most Influential People, Rob Hahn will take the stage in Hall B at 10:00 a.m. to host a featured keynote presentation on how Realtors can prepare themselves for an uncertain future, entitled "Black Swans of Canadian Real Estate - Working Through the Unimaginable."

The creator of "The Notorious R.O.B." real estate blog and founder of the 7DS Associates consulting firm, Hahn will get you thinking beyond your comfort zone.

TREB TRENDS SPEAKER SERIES:

HOW TO AVOID MONEY MISTAKES WITH BRUCE SELLERY

Tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. in the Cohen Ballroom, join business journalist, bestselling author, and television host, Bruce Sellery, as he provides insights on how to get a better handle on your money in his session, entitled "Why Smart People Do Dumb Things With Their Money (And What You Can Do About It."

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

PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPLIANCE IN TODAY'S INDUSTRY PANEL

For answers to your compliance questions on FINTRAC, CASL anti-spam legislation, REBBA, and more, make sure to check out the Professionalism & Compliance in Today's Industry session at 8:45 a.m. in the Cohen Ballroom. Moderated by William Harrington, General Counsel, CREA, this panel session will feature a roster of prominent representatives from organized real estate.

CYBER SECURITY WITH CHRIS MATHERS

In this highly topical session on "Cyber Security - The Invisible War," security and crime expert Chris Mathers will unpack the world of organized crime, identity theft, and cybercrimes. Set for 11:45 a.m. in the Cohen Ballroom, you won't want to miss this session because, as a Realtor, you handle sensitive client and business information on a daily basis.

A DISCUSSION ON OUR INDUSTRY’S FUTURE WITH TREB CEO & ROB HAHN

Join TREB CEO John DiMichele and Rob Hahn at 11:30 a.m. in the Waxman Room for a discussion on the changing landscape and future of the real estate industry. Entitled "It's the End of the World - Cringeworthy or I Feel Fine?" this session will offer insights into the big trends and technological changes that are affecting how Realtors do business.

TEAMS WITH KATHLEEN BLACK

You won't want to miss sales coach Kathleen Black lend her expertise on why and how real estate teams are increasingly gaining market share. Black's aptly-titled session, TEAMS, will take place at 2:15 p.m. in the Cohen Ballroom.

Watch this video from Kathleen herself below for a preview of what attendees can expect:

LEARNING QUEST

With over two dozen Learning Quest professional development sessions to choose from this year, there promises to be a learning experience targeted to every Member need.

For some of the top highlights for Day 2 of Learning Quest, click here.

TRADE SHOW & CENTRE STAGE PROGRAMMING

While you're exploring the over 260 industry exhibitors at the newly expanded Trade Show, make sure you also drop by Centre Stage to catch some of the exciting entertainment planned for tomorrow, including:

• My Favourite Apps! with Winston Sih: Head to Centre Stage at 11:45 a.m. to see television personality and tech expert, Winston Sih, break down the latest and greatest mobile apps for real estate professionals

• Auditions for TREB Karaoke Competition: This year, TREB YPN is hosting auditions for the TREB Karaoke Competition. Watch the competition's finalists sing their hearts out for the title at 2:00 p.m. at Centre Stage

• Member Networking Reception: One of the best places to network with fellow REALTORS®, join us at 3:00 p.m. at Centre Stage to connect with colleagues, unwind, and dance, with live music provided by The Personics

• Daily Prize: Swing by Centre Stage at 3:45 p.m. to hear if you're the daily winner of a FREE TREB 2018/2019 Membership or the $1,500 Grand Prize Vacation Getaway Package, including a $1,000 gift card from iTravel2000

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Other attractions include Health Quest, which will offer a variety of complimentary wellness services including massage therapy and an oxygen bar; and the revamped TREB Pavillion, where you'll find the answers to your questions about TREB Services and learn about new and upcoming TREB Member Services.

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 is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new office in Ajax dedicated to serving Members in Durham Region. 

TREB's Ajax Office will open its doors on Monday, June 4 and will be located at 190 Hardwood Avenue South, Unit #17. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This new facility will contain:

• Professional development classrooms;
• A new REALTOR® STORE location; and  
• Member Services provisions, such as account payments, Clareity App administration, and New Member welcome packages.

DID YOU KNOW?

You can find businesses for sale using Stratus Maps?

France Raymond provides a great opportunity for you to learn about this and more in Tech Tips - Commercial Resources- Register Here!

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

Based on the standard wording in the commission clause contained in most listing agreements, our Courts have held that a broker's right to commission is not triggered until what two things occur?

Bill Johnston covers this and more in Multiple Offers: The Seller, the Buyer and You! - Register Here!

VIRTUAL LEARNING

In this 1-hour Intro to MPAC Public Records Residential webinar we will explore the features of the MPAC Public Records application and answer your questions in a Q&A session.

Check out the Webinar Wednesdays page the Stratus.

CLOSER TO YOU

Searching in Stratus - Residential is held regularly at all TREB locations: Don Mills, Mississauga, and York. - Access e-Commerce here to see the dates at the location nearest you!

This hands-on computer course is an overview of the residential fundamentals of the Stratus system:

• New Search, Multi-class (Flex), Map, and Pre-Defined Searches
• Printing and Emailing listings
• My Lists: Listings Cart, Favourite Listings, and Recent Searches
• How to set up the auto-email function-Prospect Search.

DESIGNATION COURSE

REIC 2270 - Consumer Behaviour and Negotiating - Register Here! 
Understanding the needs of your clients and working towards getting them exactly what they want for the value that they are happy with is what the real estate industry is all about. This course will hone your interpersonal and negotiation skills in order to understand the behaviour of the people you do business with and to effectively communicate and negotiate with them.

BROKERAGE OUTREACH

Best Practices - Everyday Compliance - this two-hour program will answer common questions that regularly affect the day to day activities of all Brokers and Salespeople, ensuring they comply with industry best practices.

Let TREB come to you! Brokerage Outreach sessions are available to Brokerage offices through the Broker of Record or Manager. Email professionaldevelopment@trebnet.com for more information.

TECH TRAINING

In the hands-on Working with Public Records class you will explore all the features of Public Records including searches, property details, and reports.- 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.