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President’s Message: Professionalism in Real Estate
OREA & CREA Dues
Revised Data Integrity Service (DIS) Policy
New: Market Year in Review & Outlook Report
TREB FEST 2016 Tickets on Sale Now!
And More
ACROSST H E B O A R D
JANUARY 2016
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Table of ContentsPresident’s Message: Professionalism
in Real Estate Page 3
OREA & CREA Dues – Your Invoice Notice is in Your Email
Page 3
Revised Data Integrity Service (DIS) Policy Page 4
TREB FEST 2016 Tickets on Sale Now! Page 4
New: Market Year in Review & Outlook Report
Page 4
Why You Should Join the Young Professionals Network!
Page 5
What’s in Your REALTOR® Toolkit? Community Reports
Page 5
Nominations Now Open for the TREB Community Service Award
Page 5
The Educated Professional Page 6
Members for Members – Thank You for Your Service!
Page 7
TREB Services at the Mississauga Board Page 7
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President’s Message: Professionalism in Real Estate
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What exactly is professionalism? If you have 30 REALTORS® in a room, there could be 30
different definitions of professionalism, if not more. And if you speak with REALTORS® from different provinces or countries, there would be regional variations as well.
Professionalism basically comes down to what values we want to promote in day-to-day activities with our clients, colleagues, and community. Values are the behaviours which we uphold and are our basic beliefs about what really matters in life.
From an Association perspective, TREB’s key values are Integrity, Leadership, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Value, and Environment. These are embedded in our Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, By-Law, and MLS® Rules and Policies. They guide how things should be done
in a professional manner. We require our Members to uphold these values, we promote them in professional development sessions and, when necessary, enforce them through the Arbitration claims and Professional Standards complaints processes.
There are also the REBBA 2002 Code of Ethics administered by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) and CREA’s REALTOR® Code which establishes a standard of conduct, which in many respects, exceeds basic legal requirements. This standard ensures the protection of the rights and interests of consumers of real estate services. As a condition of membership, all REALTORS® agree to abide by the REALTOR® Code.
We all need a reminder every so often of what professionalism is. To that end, we will be running a series of articles
on professionalism in the upcoming months to start 2016 with renewed dedication to the trade. Since the last series on professionalism, almost 6,000 new Members have joined TREB and perhaps are not as familiar with the “Three C’s: Common Sense, Courtesy, and Communication.” We will be highlighting specific tips, from removing shoes or boots upon entering a home, to making sure that a fully signed purchase agreement includes the terms and conditions to which the principals have agreed.
I encourage you to read this series and reflect on how your values affect your practice.
Mark McLean, President, Toronto Real Estate Board
Payment due date is January 31, 2016.
If you have already paid, thank you.
Your 2016 OREA & CREA Dues invoice notice was sent directly to your email. A link is provided for you to view and pay your invoice online through TREB’s safe and secure e-Commerce website. You will need your TREB Membership Number, PIN and Authenticator Password to sign on.
We recommend that you add [email protected] and [email protected] to your Safe Senders list or email contact list to prevent it from being blocked as spam.
Please note the following:• Payment of 2016 OREA & CREA annual dues by January 31, 2016 will confirm a Member’s intention to renew his/her membership with TREB. • If payment is not received by January 31, 2016 then a Member’s membership is deemed not to have been renewed and membership privileges will cease immediately without further notice. • A $100 reinstatement fee (plus HST) will apply for any Member reinstating his/ her membership after January 31, 2016.
The following payment methods are available:➢ e-Commerce: Click the link in your email to be directed to the e-Commerce site to pay by: • Major Credit Card • INTERAC Online – Internet banking enabled through TD Canada Trust, RBC, Scotiabank and BMO • Visa Debit Card➢ Cheque: Payable to TREB • Cheque must be received at TREB offices by Friday, January 29, 2016
OREA & CREA Dues – Your Invoice Notice is in Your Email
TREB handles the issuing and payment processing on behalf of the Ontario Real Estate Association and the Canadian Real Estate Association as a service to Members to keep collection and processing costs at a minimum. All amounts collected are remitted to OREA & CREA.
When there is a visual violation of an MLS® Rule on a Listing on TREB’s MLS® System, the
Listing Salesperson and Broker of Record will be given written notice. The Brokerage will be given two TREB business days
to have the Listing in compliance. If compliance is not met, the file will be forwarded to Professional Standards for further action.Effective February 1, 2016, in the event the Listing Salesperson is found in
violation of the same MLS® Rule on five occasions in a fiscal year, no further correspondence shall be given, and the file will automatically be forwarded to Professional Standards for action.
With a release date of January 18, 2016, this ground- breaking report will contain:
▶ Never-before-seen Ipsos statistics on recent and intending home buyers that will further assist REALTORS® in serving the public, including:
▷ The share of households who purchased a home in the last year or who plan to purchase one over the next year.
▷ Types of homes that respondents purchased or plan to purchase including price information.
▷ The share of respondents who bought or who plan to buy a new or resale home.
▷ Down payment amount, mortgage rate and term of the actual or planned purchase.
▷ The share of actual or would-be purchasers that are first-time home buyers.
▷ Information on the renovation plans of recent and prospective purchasers.
▶ An overview of the real estate market in 2015 and a look ahead at what to expect in 2016, including projections on how new federal mortgage lending rules will impact the housing market.
▶ New home market trends and land development update; and
▶ What government and industry leaders feel is important to keep the Greater Golden Horseshoe competi- tive on the global stage.
You can find it in Stratus or TREBhome.com
New: Market Year in Review & Outlook Report
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Revised Data Integrity Service (DIS) Policy
The current Policy has been revised and will take effect February 1, 2016
Don’t miss TREB FEST 2016 at Toronto’s CUBE nightclub on April 27 in support of Easter
Seals. Tickets are only $20.
Ticket holders are eligible for Door Prize draws and can participate in a Live Auction and ‘Pay to Play’ entertainment. For more information about Easter Seals Ontario, please visit easterseals.org
TREB FEST 2015 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! More than 300 REALTORS® took part.
To purchase tickets, visit the REALTOR® STORE in person, call 416-443-8122 (credit card purchases only), or buy online through TREB e-Commerce.
Visit our facebook events page.
TREB FEST 2016 Tickets on Sale Now!
Are you a real estate practitioner searching for new ways to connect with other professionals
and to tap into valuable resources? Then TREB's Young Professionals Network (YPN) is right for you!
Everybody is welcome, whether you are new to the business or just young at heart. YPN is a great way for TREB Members to network and build a referral base. It is also a great way to learn new tools and technol-ogy advancements in organized real estate.
YPN gives you the opportunity to acquire leadership qualities and experiences that will stay with you throughout your career.Join now! There is no cost to be part of the TREB YPN.To receive the latest updates and informa-tion on TREB YPN on social media, visit Facebook and twitter at @trebypn.
When clients are interested in buying or selling, they want detailed market information
on specific neighbourhoods and communi-ties, and that’s where you come in.
TREB’s Community Reports allow you to drill down to obtain data from any community of interest, enabling you to speak with authority about MLS® sales data in these areas.
Not only will you be able to help your clients make informed, home buying decisions, you can also use the data in your own presentations, blogs and marketing
materials (just remember to source the content).
The reports are just 2 clicks from our home page:
Want more information? Watch this video to learn more.
The Community Service Award recognizes TREB Members who are making
a difference in their communities by holding local fundraisers, volunteering in the community, or contributing in countless other ways to charitable causes.
Do you have someone great working in your office or know of a deserv-ing Member who would qualify? If so, we want to hear from you! Please complete the application form and email to [email protected] or fax to 416-443-0797.
The deadline for nominations is February 26, 2016.
Nominations Now Open for the
TREB Community Service Award
Why You Should Join the Young
Professionals Network!
What’s In Your REALTOR® Toolkit?Community Reports
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Jan. 27 2016 Standard Forms Revisions & Update NEW! Jan. 27 Residential Investment Properties Jan. 28 Tech Tips – Condominiums Feb. 4 Getting Started on Facebook: Your Online Home Feb. 4 Advanced Facebook: Build Your Business on Facebook Feb. 4 100 Ways to be Better in Real Estate Sales
Feb. 10 Help Shape Your Future! Feb. 10 Listing Presentation Feb. 11 Tax Implications for Residential REALTORS® Feb. 11 Tax Implications for Commercial REALTORS® Feb. 16 Subdividing Land Feb. 17 Latest FINTRAC & CASL (Anti-Spam) Legislation Feb. 18 An Overview of Standard Forms
Add/Edit in StratusJanuary 26 February 3 February 18Basic Retail & Site SelectionJanuary 20Creating a CMA in StratusJanuary 21 January 29 February 2 February 9 February 11 (Miss.) February 17 February 18 (Markham)Residential Statistics in StratusFebruary 1 February 17 (York)
Searching in Stratus – ResidentialJanuary 20 January 28 February 4 February 11 (York) February 11 (Miss.)Stratus Full Day Practice LabJanuary 18 January 21 (York) January 25 January 28 (Miss.) February 2 February 4 (York) February 11 February 16
Working with Public RecordsJanuary 22 January 26 January 28 (York) February 2 February 9 February 18 (Markham) February 18 (York) February 19Working with WEBForms® 4.0January 21 January 26 (York) February 4 February 9 (York) February 11 February 18
Participate in a seminar or workshop to learn directly from the subject matter expert and through class discussions. Network with your fellow REALTORS® to learn from each other. These seminars/workshops range between two and six hours.
Participate in technology training for step-by-step instructions that will help you serve your clients better. Hands-on training is provided in a computer lab and is led by one of our staff Technology Learning Specialists. These labs range between three and six hours.
Click e-Commerce to register for courses and to access further details, including course descriptions and instructor biographies.
Upcoming Professional Designations January 25 & 26 Seniors Real Estate Specialists® (SRES®) Designation Course NEW!
This 2-day SRES® designation course seeks to instill knowledge and understanding of and empathy for 50+ real estate clients and customers. Develop the business building skills and resources needed for specialization in the 50+ real estate market.
February 1 & 2 Position Your Business for Profit A Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) Designation Course
This program is designed for those looking to learn about critical decision-making tools needed to set financial goals and achieve superior performance.
February 8 & 9 REIC 2280 – Legal Issues in Real Estate A Fellowship of the Real Estate Institute (FRI) Designation Course
This course will assist you in not only recognizing potential pitfalls but also how to avoid and navigate through them to reduce your exposure to risks and liability.
Webinar WednesdaysJanuary 20 & February 10 Creating a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) in Stratus
January 27 Intro to MPAC Public Records Residential
February 3 WEBForms®
February 17 MPAC propertyline™ for Commercial Practitioners
Although TREB endeavours to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information, it is not guaranteed.
Upcoming Seminars and Workshops
Hands-On Technology Training
The Educated Professional
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Suggestions & Feedback GET SOCIAL WITH TREB
Members for Members – Thank You for Your Service!
TREB Services at the Mississauga Board
As a Member-driven Association, TREB relies on the input of committed professionals volunteering to serve on focus groups, committees, and task forces. In the coming months,
Across The Board will showcase TREB Members serving on our committees.
First row (L-R): Cristina Lopes; Judi Lloyd; Jin Jiang; Lisa Patel, Chair; Adele Aston; Pam Marwaha. Second row (L-R): Wilf Mandel; Trevor Johnston; Derek Cormack; Paul Etherington, Vice Chair; Ernestina Birova.
MEMBER SERVICES COMMITTEE
MLS®, TECHNOLOGY & RELATED SERVICES COMMITTEE
First row (L-R): Leilani Villar-Cisneros; Uma Muralidharan; Lang Vuong; Joseph Shum, Chair; Tim Syrianos, Vice Chair; Sukhwinder Bhaura. Second row (L-R): Ryan Emmott; Catharine Macintosh; Julia D'Andrade; Gail Reeves Reid. Absent: Natalino Grillo and Rhonda Foskett.
We're pleased to announce that a vari-ety of Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) services are now officially available at the Mississauga Real Estate Board (MREB) lo-cation. TREB and the MREB have collabo-rated to provide Members with enhanced services at the MREB office, including the opening of a new REALTOR® STORE, which will allow Members working in the western GTA to access many TREB ser-vices without the drive to Don Mills.
TREB President Mark McLean said of the venture, "One of the great things about having the REALTOR® STORE in Missis-sauga is that it makes life a lot easier for agents who work in the west end to pur-
chase supplies. They'll no longer have to waste their time trekking across the city, and we're happy to have the opportunity to provide our Members with that added convenience. It's also a great opportunity for our two Boards to work together."
Services now available to Members at the MREB location include a new REALTOR® STORE, which will provide MREB Mem-bers with a wider selection of products, authenticator/mobile pass administration, new Member package pick up, registration for professional development, as well as invoice and dues payment.
"The Mississauga Real Estate Board has always worked in close alliance with The
Toronto Real Estate Board to serve a com-mon goal, which is to offer the best to the REALTOR® Community. I believe we have achieved another milestone by offering The Toronto Real Estate Board's REAL-TOR® STORE to all our Members, which is a huge convenience to Members of both Boards," said Mississauga Real Estate Board President Asha Singh.
The TREB staff member onsite at MREB is Kathy Cloutier, who can be reached at (905) 608-6732 ext. 22 or by email at [email protected].
The Mississauga Real Estate Board is lo-cated at 3450 Ridgeway Drive, Unit #1 in Mississauga.
If you have content suggestions for Across The Board or comments about this publication, feel free to email us at [email protected]
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