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More… Fix This Ad
Since it worked the first time around, let’s consider another advertising example that requires revisions to comply with the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA 2002). What revisions would you make to the advertisement shown below and why? Clue: Four items in this advertisement contravene Section 37 (Advertising) of REBBA 2002. [...]
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OREA Young Professionals Network
No Fake ID Required #Winning
With the start of any new initiative there is bound to be a little confusion and a little jest. I have been watching members actively joke around on the OREA Young Professionals Network (YPN) Facebook page about canes, geritol and fake IDs to look younger. I have been asked by members is the YPN only for social [...]
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Fix This Ad…Part 2
Three things must be changed to the advertisement shown below for it to comply with Section 36 (Advertising) of the REBBA 2002 Code of Ethics. One Roundabout Land, Wonderville Exceptional Views Asking $450,000 Call John at ABC Realty Ltd. 416-555-1234 First, the name of the registrant must be the same name as used when registered [...]
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OREA Young Professionals Network
Why I love my job as a REALTOR®
I worked as an IT manager for ten years and then moved into the real estate industry. Why? I have a passion for educating and investing in real estate. Having purchased two rental properties by the age of 27, it was natural to pursue a job as a REALTOR®. The Top 5 Reasons I [...]
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Fix This Ad
What changes would you make to the advertisement below to be in compliance with the REBBA 2002 Code of Ethics? Why? One Roundabout Land, Wonderville Exceptional Views Asking $450,000 Call John at ABC Realty Ltd. 416-555-1234 Clue: Three things must be changed for the advertisement to be compliant.
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A Great Beginning to the OREA Tradeshows
ReMax KickStart 2012 was a great success! Thank you to the ReMax agents that came and visited the OREA booth. Congratulations to Nichole McCrosson who won $110 (equivalent of OREA dues) at the show! We’re on the move again, and we can’t wait to tell you what OREA can do for you and maybe you’ll be the [...]
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OREA Young Professionals Network
New Kid on the Block
It’s hard being the new kid on the block...STEP-BY-STEP, ohhhh baby! I started in real estate 8 years ago, but only launched my business last year. Given that I knew the language, knew the players, and understood how the game worked, I had a bit of a ‘home team’ advantage. Not everything was easy, but I knew that, if I was going to make it, I had to hit the ground running.
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Top 10 Reasons to Attend Career Night
The first Book of Lists, compiled by David Wallenchinksy, Irving Wallace, and Amy Wallace, was published in 1977. It included a goldmine of esoteric and unusual information, such as worst places to hitchhike, breeds of dogs that bite people the most and the least, and people suspected of being Jack the Ripper. Our list – [...]
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OREA Young Professionals Network
OREA YPN Kick-Off February 28
Hi Everyone! I’m really excited to be a part of the OREA YPN and looking forward to meeting new members at the YPN Kick-Off Event. Finally a venue where the younger and newer professionals of our business can come together to network for referrals as well as expand on our sales abilities. The YPN kick-off [...]
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Playing By The Rules
Real estate is a regulated profession, and the privilege of trading in real estate is dependent on your playing by the rules. Not only is this a hallmark of professionalism, but your career success will depend on it. The rules are the legislation and regulations that govern the profession, the most important being the [...]
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A word from the President
Welcome to the new OREA Blog! Under my leadership, your association will focus on its social media presence to provide better two-way communication with our members. As your President, I am committed to engaging with you regularly through social media. I look forward to connecting with you!
Barb Sukkau, OREA President
