In March, CREB^® members were notified of the amendments made to the provincially harmonized rules approved by all 10 Alberta boards under Part II and III of the CREB^® Rules, that take effect starting tomorrow, July 1, 2026. 

Click here for a detailed comparison of the amendments made to the provincially harmonized rules.

In summary

The changes may affect your business practices in the following ways: 

CREB^® Rule Part II 10.04 – Time sensitive references on signage

• “Coming Soon” signage is now included in time-sensitive marketing and must be removed once the listing is added to the MLS^® System. 

CREB^® Rule Part II 11.04 – Presentation of multiple offers that include offer(s) by seller’s representative

• When representing a seller in a multiple-offer situation, confirm their instructions in writing. 

CREB^® Rule Part II 2.04(e) – Photographs and images

• The rule now requires members to ensure they have the legal right to use and post photos on the MLS^® System.

CREB^® Rule Part III 2.07b) – Accuracy and completeness of information

• Do not remove listing data, including photographs, before changing the status to pending, sold, expired or terminated. This information is vital to the property’s history. 

For questions about the amendments and how they affect your practice, contact our Member Practice team at advice@creb.ca.