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.

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.

Here are three common practice violations that CREB^®’s Member Practice team comes across, along with easy ways to avoid making them.

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. 

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.

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.

Reporting sales on the MLS^® System is simple: active, pending, sold, right…? Actually, it’s not always that simple. Here’s everything you need to know to report a sale accurately and on time. 

If you’ve ever wondered how long a property must be off the market before the Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM) resets, here’s what you need to know. 

Starting Oct. 1, 2025, amendments to the provincial harmonized rules will be introduced. These updates were agreed to by all 10 Alberta real estate boards and associations to support consistency, clarity and best practices across the province. In addition, an amendment to our board-specific rules will be included in the rule updates next week.

Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) regulations are shifting again—and CREA is updating its FINTRAC Regime materials to help REALTORS^® stay compliant.