Nominations open March 4 for the by-election that will be held on March 25.

This includes a seat that became vacant following the resignation of Eunice Aranda on Sunday, Feb. 22. CREB^® wishes her the best and thanks her for her service. 

Nominations to fill the vacant positions open tomorrow at 9 a.m., so it's time to get involved and make your voice heard.  

Terms of the successful candidates 

The three board positions being filled became vacant following the resignation of directors whose terms would have expired in different years. As a result, the terms of the successful candidates in this by-election will end at different times. The term ending: 

• Dec. 31, 2026 will be filled by the candidate with the third-highest number of votes  

• Dec. 31, 2027 will be filled by the candidate with the second-highest number of votes  

• Dec. 31, 2028 will be filled by the candidate with the highest number of votes 

Interested in running? 

We’re looking for passionate members who are eager to invest their time and energy in advancing CREB^®’s strategic objectives and strengthening our real estate community. 

Ideal candidates bring: 

• Creativity, collaboration and a genuine desire to make a difference 

• A broad understanding of organized real estate 

• Strong communication, critical thinking and listening skills 

• An interest in growing as a leader while helping shape the profession 

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to step forward. 

Eligibility requirements 

CREB^® bylaws require all candidates to have completed the Canadian Real Estate Association's (CREA's) Leadership 100, 200 and 300 courses.  

Leadership 100, which is a prerequisite for Leadership 200 and 300, can be completed online at your convenience in about an hour. To ensure all members who are interested in running in the by-election have an opportunity to complete Leadership 200 and 300, both courses will be held at CREB^® Campus before nominations close. 

• Leadership 100 – Complete online prior to Leadership 200 

• Leadership 200 – March 5, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at CREB^® Campus (prerequisite: Leadership 100) 

• Leadership 300 – March 5, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at CREB^® Campus (prerequisites: Leadership 100 and 200) 

Leadership 200 and 300 are taking place this Thursday, March 5, at CREB^® Campus. 

Additional eligibility requirements 

To run for election to the board of directors, candidates must also meet the qualifications outlined in the CREB^® Governance Manual, CREB^® Bylaws Article 6.6 – Qualifications and CREB^® Bylaw 6.4(d) - Composition of Board. 

Key by-election dates 

• Nominations: Candidate nominations open March 4 at 9 a.m. and close March 11 at 4 p.m.  

• Candidates announced: Qualified candidates will be announced and their bios will be published on CREB®Link on March 18. 

• Meet the candidates: A candidate forum will be held at CREB® Campus on March 19 (time TBD). 

• Voting: Online polls open for 24 hours at 3 p.m. on March 25 and close at 3 p.m. on March 26. 

• Results: By-election results will be posted on CREB®Link by 4 p.m., March 26 and will remain available for seven days. 

All by-election information, and voting on March 25 and 26, are accessible on the CREB^®Link election portal. 

Have questions? Contact volunteer@creb.ca for more information.