August 2016 TREB Mid-Month Statistics
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,237 home sales through TREB's MLS® System during the first 14 days of August 2016.
View ArticleProperty Brothers TV Show is Coming to Toronto
The Property Brothers TV show on W Network in Canada & HGTV in the USA is coming to Toronto.If you have clients who plan on buying and renovating a fixer-upper, this opportunity may be of interest...
View ArticleOntario Plans to License Home Inspectors
Ontario’s Minister of Government and Consumer Services announced the province’s intent to introduce legislation this fall to regulate the home inspection industry.If passed, the proposed changes...
View Article2017 Magnetic Business Calendars Are Here
Don’t delay! Now is the time to order your 2017 magnetic business cards calendars for early delivery. Just "peel and stick" to keep your business card in the spotlight all year long. The 14-month...
View ArticleToronto Fall Home Show - Tickets Available Now!
Tickets for the 2016 Toronto Fall Home Show are now available through the Realtor® Store for a cost of only $9.00 plus $.50 handling + HST. The regular gate price is $15.00. To order your tickets,...
View ArticleSign By-laws Help Preserve Our Communities – Reviewing Sign By-laws in...
unicipal sign by-laws regulate all aspects of signs and are intended to preserve the safety and appearance of our communities. Sign by-laws preserve the beauty of our communities by limiting the...
View ArticleDocuSign Accessed by Hackers
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has asked that TREB forward this information to our Members:Earlier this week, DocuSign confirmed that one of their systems was temporarily accessed by...
View ArticleComing Soon: TREB Member Feedback Survey
Are you looking for a chance to share your feedback on TREB's role, tools and services? Next week, you can have your say by filling out a short survey (10 questions in all).Your feedback will allow us...
View ArticleGTA REALTORS® Release Monthly Resale Housing Market Figures
Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported a record number of home sales through TREB’s MLS® System in February 2016. There were 7,621...
View ArticleREALTOR® Compliance Issues with Toronto Sign By-law
City of Toronto staff has advised TREB of an increase in real estate related sign by-law violations. Compliance is important as we don't want to invite further regulation by government.TREB encourages...
View ArticleTrainer on Duty Fri. Morning Sessions Discontinued Until Further Notice
The Trainer on Duty Friday morning sessions are discontinued until further notice at the TREB offices located at 1400 Don Mills Road and 45 Millard Avenue West in Newmarket.
View ArticleLuke Williams on Disruptive Thinking at REALTOR® QUEST
These days, no industry is immune from disruption, and most industries can benefit from the new technology, new business models, and new ways of thinking commonly associated with it.On Thursday May 5,...
View ArticleMEMBER ALERT: Lead Generation Scam
A Member has reported that they were cold called by a company promising them leads and guaranteed sales if they signed up the same day for the price of $3,000.The Member signed up and was provided with...
View ArticleThe Future of Tech at RQ
The future of real estate is exciting, and it's a lot closer than you think. The advent of new and emerging technologies is creating all kinds of opportunities for REALTORS® to grow and differentiate...
View ArticleCRTC Enforcement: National Do Not Call List
he Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) continues to actively monitor and enforce the National Do Not Call List (DNCL). The DNCL is a list of telephone numbers of...
View Article7 Deadly Sins of Sales at RQ
Sure, everyone may know the classic seven deadly sins, but have you heard about the 7 deadly "sins" of sales?On May 4, join Leigh Brown as she guides you through what she thinks are the most "sinful"...
View ArticleUpcoming FINTRAC Webinars
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is holding a webinar for the real estate sector on March 21 in English and March 29 in French. Presentations are scheduled...
View ArticleMEMBER ALERT: SPAM Email with Subject "General Notice Toronto Real Estate Board"
It has come to our attention that SPAM email messages are presently circulating which appear to be sent from TREB. See the screen capture below for an example.TREB is not sending these emails. Please...
View ArticlePresident's Message: REALTOR® QUEST
TREB President Mark McLean wants YOU to Make the Connection at this year's REALTOR® QUEST.REALTOR® QUEST is Canada's largest trade show and conference and will be held at the Toronto Congress Centre on...
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