Chance to Win a Ticket to Inman Connect in NYC This January
Do you attend or have you always wanted to attend Inman Connect? Well, you might just be in luck as TREB is giving away tickets to Inman Connect 2020 in New York City (ICNY) this January.Inman Connect...
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NOW AVAILABLE: November Across The Board
The October issue of TREB's Across The Board newsletter is now available for online reading or download!Click here or on the image below to read this month's issue. You can also download a...
View ArticleCALL TO ACTION - Email Richmond Hill Council to Prevent Delay in Change to...
TREB needs your help to make the voice of REALTORS® heard by the City of Richmond Hill Council, with regard to rules restricting REALTOR® information on open house signs. Take Action Now.Richmond Hill...
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Spotlight On: Member Feedback Opportunities & Voting
TREB offers over 100 high quality services to its Members.This week's Spotlight e-blast is focused on showcasing opportunities for TREB Members to get involved in their Association.COMMITTEE & TASK...
View ArticleToronto Real Estate Board Applauds Provincial Government's Proposed Changes...
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) is applauding the provincial government's action to make changes to the regulation for those who trade in real estate in Ontario, including REALTORS®. This will...
View ArticleNEW REBBA Legislation Introduced
After lengthy efforts by TREB and OREA, the provincial government has introduced legislation to update and modernize the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act. Numerous changes supported by TREB have...
View ArticleCelebrate #NationalHousingDay with TREB
November 22 is #NationalHousingDay, a day to reflect on the importance of having a place to call home. Homes are more than just bricks and mortar; they are the foundation to raising happy, healthy...
View ArticleUPDATE: Trust in Real Estate Services Act - Summary and Analysis
On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, the Minister of Government and Consumer Services, the Honourable Lisa Thompson, introduced Bill 145, the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2019. This legislation...
View ArticleRichmond Hill Open House Sign By-Law Update – Content Restriction Eliminated...
On November 20, 2019, the City of Richmond Hill Council voted to amend its sign by-law to allow open house signs on public property, without any restrictions on the inclusion of REALTOR® or brokerage...
View ArticleNew Real Estate Act Call To Action – Tell Your MPP To Support The Act
Bill 145, Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2019 introduced on November 19, 2019, has now moved on to the next, but critical step. This legislation, which will replace the Real Estate and Business...
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What's Being Said About Realtors® – New R.E. Act
In case you missed it on our social media channels, this is what the "key" policy makers voting on a new real estate Act replacing REBBA said about TREB, Realtors® and the industry during a key debate...
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Event Recap: TREB's Halton Region Commercial Development Forum
On Wednesday, November 27, TREB held its sixth Commercial Development Forum at the Burlington Convention Centre. As part of our ongoing efforts to target all regions that TREB Members serve, this was...
View ArticleBest Practices: Mutual Release – What You Need to Know
A real estate transaction may fail, so it's essential to familiarize yourself with a Mutual Release.Whether you are representing the Buyer or the Seller, as a TREB Member it is important to engage in...
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SNEAK PREVIEW: TREB's Market Year in Review & Outlook Report 2020
On February 6, 2020, the highly anticipated TREB Market Year in Review & Outlook Report will be released.The upcoming 2020 edition, entitled "The Time is Now," will focus on planning for growth in...
View ArticleProfessional Development at a Glance: December 2019
DID YOU KNOW?What does "signing under seal" mean?Mark Weisleder covers this and more in When Things Go Wrong: Protecting Yourself and Your Client - Register Here!SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSA client...
View ArticleTREB Releases November Market Figures As Reported By GTA REALTORS®
Toronto Real Estate Board President Michael Collins announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,090 sales through TREB's MLS® System in November 2019 – a 14.2 per cent increase compared to...
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Spotlight on: New Services
TREB offers over 100 services to its Members.This week's Spotlight e-blast will highlight two of TREB's newer services: Instanet®-Authentisign® and the Alternate Feature Sheet, each offered to help...
View ArticleNovember Property (PDOM) vs Listing Days on Market Now Available
November Property (PDOM) vs Listing Days on Market Now Available
View ArticleCity of Toronto Proposes New 10-Year Housing Plan
The City of Toronto has released a proposed plan intended to guide efforts, over the next 10 years, in ensuring adequate housing for Torontonians. TREB was one of the key participants on the City's...
View ArticleBenefits of REALTOR® Incorporation
TREB initiated efforts dating back to 2005, to convince the province to allow salespeople and brokers the ability to set up personal real estate corporations (PRECs). Brokerages of course have this...
View ArticleToronto's Ontario Line Subway Will Have A World Of Proven Features To Choose...
When passengers in Toronto first board the planned Ontario Line subway, the approximately 16km free-standing route will provide a modern experience, and will be the newest star in Canadian mass...
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Now Available: Market Watch to Your Inbox - November 2019
MARKET WATCH REPORT AND MARKET WATCH BY THE NUMBERS INFOGRAPHFor a breakdown of TREB's MLS® System housing figures for November, including average sold prices, the latest rental data and more, view our...
View ArticleMunicipal Sign By-Law Complaints and Enforcement Policy
Municipal sign by-law complaints continue to be received by the Board. A new policy expediting how these complaints are to be handled was approved by the Board of Directors on November 28, 2019.The...
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SAVE THE DATE: REALTOR® QUEST 2020 - Celebrating 100 Years of TREB
REALTOR® QUEST 2020 is taking place on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2020, at the Toronto Congress Centre.So, save the date, and join us for the most memorable version of REALTOR® QUEST...
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Coming Soon: A New Look for TREB and a Revamped Stratus Communications Home Page
There are so many great reasons to look forward to 2020, but one of the things TREB is looking most forward to, aside from celebrating our 100th Anniversary, is the launch of our new name and brand as...
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NOW AVAILABLE: December Across The Board
The December issue of TREB's Across The Board newsletter is now available for online reading or download!Click here or on the image below to read this month's issue. You can also download a...
View ArticlePAY NOW – 2020 OREA & CREA DUES
Click here to pay your 2020 OREA & CREA Dues before the January 31, 2020, deadline!Please note the following:Payment of 2020 OREA & CREA annual dues by January 31, 2020, will confirm a Member's...
View ArticleUPDATE: Deleting Photos and Information from MLS® System Listings
On September 27, 2019, the membership was reminded that the removal of listing information from active listings which thereafter expire, terminate or are marked sold, will be deemed a violation of MLS®...
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TREB Hands Off Keys to Another Deserving Family
On December 11, the home ownership dreams for twelve families, including the Herrada family, were achieved and celebrated at a special Habitat for Humanity GTA Welcome Ceremony at 140 Pinery Trail.As...
View ArticleTown of Ajax Bans Open House Signs
The Town of Ajax has approved a change to its sign by-law, which has the effect of prohibiting the use of open house signs. The Town made this change without any formal consultation with TREB or the...
View ArticleBest Practices: The Do Not Call List – What You Need to Know
Before you pick up the phone to conduct cold calls to generate a possible business lead, as a TREB Member, you must familiarize yourself with the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) and engage in best...
View ArticleICYMI – TREB Pres on Newstalk1010's "Ask the Experts"
Listen here for TREB President Michael Collins on Newstalk1010's "Ask The Experts" with Iain Grant.
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TREB's 2019 Sponsorship Year Concludes with Cavalcade of Lights
On November 30, TREB was a proud sponsor of Toronto's annual kick-off to the holiday season: the Cavalcade of Lights.At the opening reception, Mayor John Tory gave personal thanks to TREB for being a...
View ArticleTimeline to Migrate WEBForms® Legacy Kits Has Been Extended Through the First...
CREA is transitioning from their original WEBForms® platform (now called WEBForms® Legacy) to a new forms environment: WEBForms® 2019.Soon you will not be able to access your kits in WEBForms® Legacy,...
View ArticleNominations Now Open for the TREB Community Service Award
The Community Service Award recognizes TREB Members who are making a difference in their communities by fundraising, volunteering in the community or contributing in countless other ways to charitable...
View ArticleProfessional Development at a Glance: January 2020
DID YOU KNOW?There are three different entities for Facebook. They include personal, business and group accounts.Rebecca Mountain covers this and more in Getting Started on Facebook: Your Online Home -...
View ArticleTREB Releases December Market Figures As Reported By GTA REALTORS®
Toronto Real Estate Board President Michael Collins reported that December 2019 residential sales reported through TREB's MLS® System by Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® were up by 17.4 per cent...
View ArticleDecember Property (PDOM) vs Listing Days on Market Now Available
December Property (PDOM) vs Listing Days on Market Now Available
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Now Available: Market Watch to Your Inbox - December 2019 & Annual Numbers
MARKET WATCH REPORT AND MARKET WATCH BY THE NUMBERS INFOGRAPHFor a breakdown of TREB's MLS® System housing figures for December 2019 and the 2019 calendar year, including average sold prices and more,...
View ArticleCREA's 2020 Committee Application Form Out Now
Looking to get involved in the REALTOR® community?CREA recently announced the release of their 2020 committee application form, and this marks one way you can get involved.To access CREA's 2020...
View ArticleCongratulations to TREB CEO John DiMichele
Congratulations are in order to TREB CEO John DiMichele for again making the Swanepoel Power 200 which ranks the most respected and influential leaders in the residential real estate brokerage industry...
View ArticleEasily Share Your Feedback on OREA and CREA Services
TREB is undertaking a brief Member survey to help us better understand your views on services provided to you by OREA and CREA. Please take the time to complete the survey as your feedback is extremely...
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MEMBER ALERT UPDATE: Tenant Warning
Regarding the Member Alert of October 30, 2019, a Member has reported that he leased a property to the male prospective tenant noted below. A later internet search revealed the tenant's previous...
View ArticleTREB Releases Rental Market Figures As Reported By GTA REALTORS®
Toronto Real Estate Board President Michael Collins announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 6,758 condominium apartment rentals through TREB's MLS® System in the fourth quarter of 2019....
View ArticleTREB Releases Condo Market Figures As Reported By GTA REALTORS®
Toronto Real Estate Board President Michael Collins announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 5,367 condominium apartment sales through TREB's MLS® System in the fourth quarter of 2019.
View ArticleOREA's 2020 Committee Application Form Out Now
Looking to get involved in the REALTOR® community?OREA's 2020 Committee application form is now available, and this marks one way you can get involved.If you are looking to be a part of an OREA...
View ArticleAttend TREB's 2020 Market Year in Review, Outlook & Economic Summit
On Thursday, February 6, 2020, TREB's Market Year in Review, Outlook & Economic Summit will take place at Toronto's Parkview Manor (55 Barber Greene Road, Toronto, map).This event will bolster the...
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MEMBER ALERT: Fraudulent Lease Advertisements
A Member called to report that a person showed up at his client's property for lease. They were looking for "Bruno, the landlord." This fraudulent landlord advertiser was most likely trying to obtain a...
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