CREB^® has been made aware of reports involving an individual who has contacted members through online leads. 

Remember the last time you frantically hurried to clean your house before guests arrived? Preparing a home to show can be stressful, as sellers work to present their property at its best — including those long-ignored, dusty corners. Now imagine doing that repeatedly for people you’ve never met, relying on the professionalism of the agents involved in the showing to keep their appointment and ensure the property is secure. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Ever had clients pull up to their new home with a moving truck at exactly 12:01 p.m. on possession day, expecting to move in right away? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. A lot happens behind the scenes on possession day, and it’s not always as simple as turning over the keys at noon.