As reported by AREA at the Jan 16, 2024, AREA AGM, I presented an amendment to an AREA bylaw. In the attached letter to AREA of Oct 25, 2023, we laid out our rationale for the need for an amendment to AREA Bylaw 8.

Show your appreciation to a deserving peer or mentor who inspires you (and others) through their exceptional work in the industry and the community by nominating them for the T.W.H. (Bill) Saunders Memorial Award. 

An exciting opportunity has emerged for REALTORS^® to showcase their expertise and actively contribute to recognizing excellence and innovation in the industry. The Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Awards are seeking real estate professionals to join them as judges for their prestigious event.

On December 19, we shared that the 10 Alberta Real Estate Boards had agreed to phase out the Temporary Rule Relaxations that were in place to support the health and safety of our communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

In mid-December, we shared that the CREB^® Board of Directors had amended some of the CREB^® rules. Some of these amendments resulted from the feedback CREB^® members shared with the Member Practice team, committees and Board of Directors.

One of the great benefits of being a member of CREB^® is having access to critical illness benefits that give you financial protection and peace of mind in the face of a life-changing illness.

The CREB^® board of directors is calling a by-election on Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. after receiving Rob Campbell’s resignation effective Jan. 1, 2024.  

We are well aware of the commentary among some members that weighs the value of membership in CREB^®️ versus other nearby boards, such as the REALTORS^® Association of South Central Alberta (RASCA).

CREB^® is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join its Board of Directors as a Public Director. 

In November 2021, a reciprocal agreement for SentriLock was established between CREB^® and Alberta West REALTORS^® Association (AWRA, based in Hinton) as well as the REALTORS^® Association of Lloydminster and District (RALD), to facilitate Pillar 9™’s implementation of the SentriKey Showing Service.

Earlier this year, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) announced changes to the Residential Measurement Standard (RMS) guidelines, including the introduction of a new Below Grade Measurement Standard (BGMS).

In an effort to enhance clarity and provide our members with a clearer understanding of expectations, we are in the process of updating and amending the CREB^® rules effective Jan. 4, 2024.