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.

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.

Every client conversation matters. From explaining market conditions to negotiating offers and leading meetings, REALTORS^® rely on clear, confident communication every day.

The Practice Governance Standing Committee (PGSC) and the CREB^® Board of Directors continue to evaluate ways to support professionalism in the industry. 

The real estate business is stressful, and that stress can show up in unhealthy and unexpected ways in our professional and personal lives. 

Members have been notified by AREA that several commonly used forms have been updated following review and recommendations from the AREA Forms and Practice Committee. 

On Friday, Jan. 9, Len T. Wong tendered his immediate resignation from the board of directors for personal and business reasons. 

Following several years of strong price growth, 2025 marked a year of transition thanks to strong demand and limited supply. Due to record high starts, supply levels improved across all aspects of the housing market, just as demand pressure eased due to a reduction in migration levels and heightened uncertainty that persisted throughout the spring market.

Our Professional Standards Assurance Team (PSAT) has been busy in 2025, and we are still taking applications from CREB^® members to be part of our administrative justice investigation and hearing panels in 2026. 

In the latest episode of CREB^®Cast, we’re joined by Horace A. Rowe, who shares his dynamic journey from England to Calgary, detailing his early struggles, multiple jobs, and eventual success in real estate.

Nominations are now closed for the December 2025 CREB^® Board By-election.

At CREB^®, we believe that great ideas can come from anyone—at any time, for any reason. Whether it’s a seasoned REALTOR^® with decades of experience or someone new to the industry, suggestions that improve practice standards and enhance professionalism can be valuable.