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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.
PRACTICE ADVICE Oct. 21, 2025 Reporting sales on time – every time
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.
PRACTICE ADVICE Sept. 23, 2025 New rule amendments take effect Oct. 1
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.
PRACTICE ADVICE Sept. 02, 2025 Stay Compliant: Updates to CREA's FINTRAC Regime Materials and Upcoming Webinar
Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) regulations are shifting again—and CREA is updating its FINTRAC Regime materials to help REALTORS® stay compliant.
PRACTICE ADVICE Aug. 25, 2025 Why Presence Matters – The critical role of REALTORS® during property inspections
Should you stay or should you go? A property inspection can be a pivotal moment in a real estate transaction. Not only does it reveal the property’s condition, but it also opens the door to questions, clarifications, and often negotiations.
PRACTICE ADVICE July 29, 2025 Updated CREB® Rules – Communication expectations and sharing materials
On July 15, amendments to the CREB® Rules were introduced by the board of directors following the evaluation and recommendations of the Practice Governance Standards Committee.
As a REALTOR®, you navigate contracts, negotiations, and client relationships daily—but how familiar are you with Canada’s Competition Act? If you think it’s just something for regulators and lawyers to worry about, think again.
PRACTICE ADVICE July 15, 2025 Ongoing Enhancements to ARLO
The Alberta Registry for Land Online (ARLO), continues to unveil new features as part of the Alberta government’s commitment to modernizing the land titles system for users.
Last week members were notified of amendments that the Board of Directors made to the CREB® Rules. The Board, the Practice Governance Standing Committee and Member Practice staff work to support understandable rules that elevate the profession.
PRACTICE ADVICE July 08, 2025 Upcoming amendments to the CREB® Rules
The Practice Governance Standing Committee (PGSC) and the board of directors continue to evaluate ways to support professionalism in the industry. The CREB® Rules are designed to help members understand the expectations of practicing and building their business in real estate.
