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PRACTICE ADVICE Jan. 27, 2026 Updated CREB® Rules now in effect
In last week’s CREB®Talk, members were notified of amendments approved by the Board of Directors to the CREB® Rules. The board, the Practice Governance Standing Committee (PGSC) and Member Practice staff work together to support clear, understandable rules that elevate the profession.
PRACTICE ADVICE Jan. 27, 2026 Elevating the REALTOR® Profession: Learnings from CREB®'s Professionalism Summit is now available
At the 2026 Forecast Conference and Tradeshow on Jan. 20, we announced that Elevating the REALTOR® Profession: Learnings from CREB®’s Professionalism Summit is now available on CREB®Link. The report highlights what we heard at the Professionalism Summit held at CREB® Campus last December and outlines the next steps we’ll be taking.
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PRACTICE ADVICE Jan. 20, 2026 Upcoming amendments to the CREB® Rules
The Practice Governance Standing Committee (PGSC) and the CREB® Board of Directors continue to evaluate ways to support professionalism in the industry.
PRACTICE ADVICE Jan. 19, 2026 How to handle the Owner Name (mine)field
Having the seller’s name on the MLS® listing ensures a buyer’s agent has the necessary information to prepare an offer. When a seller’s name is left blank, it can create challenges completing the purchase contract.
It is important to remember that listings must be uploaded to the MLS® System in a timely manner. As a reminder, MLS® listings must be listed within three calendar days of the commencement date of the listing agreement, as per CREB® Rules Part III, 3.01.
The rental market has always carried risks, but today’s environment is more challenging than ever. With high rental prices and job insecurity on the rise, rental scams have become more common and more sophisticated due to the emergence of AI.
PRACTICE ADVICE Dec. 09, 2025 Property showings during the holiday season
During the busy holiday season, sellers may find it challenging to prepare their property for showings. Here are some quick tips to help manage expectations and ensure compliance with MLS® System rules.
Looking to give your clients a smooth closing to their real estate sale or purchase? Keep in mind the importance of selecting a practical closing date.
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Here are three common practice violations that CREB®’s Member Practice team comes across, along with easy ways to avoid making them.
PRACTICE ADVICE Nov. 12, 2025 Reminder: Update temporary LINC numbers on active and pending listings
To improve the reliability of the MLS® System’s listing history, we are asking brokers and associates to review active and pending listings where the title has been registered, and update the LINC numbers in the MLS® listings from the temporary LINC to the registered LINC number on title.
PRACTICE ADVICE Oct. 21, 2025 Avoid the top five CREB® rule violations
In the fast-paced world of real estate, even small oversights can lead to big compliance issues. To help you stay on track, CREB®’s Member Practice team is sharing five of the most common rule violations — and how to avoid them.
PRACTICE ADVICE Oct. 21, 2025 FINTRAC compliance just got easier
With regulatory pressure rising and hefty fines making headlines, CREA has refreshed its anti-money laundering (FINTRAC) compliance tools to help REALTORS® stay ahead of the curve.
