The Ontario Government told us today that it wants to make Ontario ‘A Place to Grow,’ which is a theme that is inherent in the work Ontario REALTORS® do every day. By connecting young families with homes, and helping first-time buyers find an affordable place to live, Ontario REALTORS® know what it takes to build … Continued
YPN Committee member and Century 21 First Canadian REALTOR® Raeanne Muir from London, Ontario takes us through 5 tips she uses to help her balance her real estate career and her down time.
The Ontario Budget is the most important piece of legislation the government introduces each year. The provincial budget is a $100 billion-dollar fiscal plan that governs almost every policy and program Ontario runs. For that reason, it’s the perfect place to help the thousands of middle class families struggling to afford the Canadian dream of … Continued
Yesterday, Bill 166, Strengthening Protection for Ontario Consumers Act, 2017, passed third reading and received Royal Assent. To help Ontario’s REALTORS® better understand the legislation, OREA has drafted some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). If you have any other questions about the REBBA Review and the next steps, please contact the Government Relations team at REBBAReform@orea.com. … Continued
Today’s blog contribution was written by Vishal Kapoor. Vishal is a Real Estate Sales Representative in Oakville, ON. Ask any Realtor® where they get most of their business from and the most common answer will be “Most of my business comes by referral”. And where do referrals come from? Referrals come from people they know and people who … Continued
Today’s blog contribution was written by Tanya Evoy. Tanya is a Real Estate Broker in Carleton Place (Ottawa). It is rare to find someone in the real estate industry who has not experienced a bad day. We come across many different types of stressors and after some hard truths, we can identify that not managing our clients’ expectations … Continued
In April 2017, the Government of Ontario announced Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan, comprised of 16 new housing measures. As part of the Housing Plan, many of the measures focused on the rental-housing market and introduced Bill 124, the Rental Fairness Act, 2017. Ontario recently announced new rules pertaining to evictions. Effective, September 1st, 2017, when … Continued
I was about a year in real estate. Eager to learn, succeed, and be in-the-know. I was embracing my new career with gusto, but I was floundering. There were so many things to sort through. I was being bombarded with coaches and expensive systems. I was struggling to create a one year plan, let alone … Continued
2017 YPN Leadership Award winner Brian Santos from Kitchener Ontario sits down for an interview with OREA to talk about finding success as a Realtor, the role of professional standards, and how to go from average, to outstanding.
Innovate. Differentiate. Accelerate. at this year’s Emerge Conferences. This full-day, jam-packed event will give you the tools to stand out as a REALTOR®. The 2017 Emerge Conference will be offered at six locations across Ontario! OREA recognizes that as a REALTOR®, you must evolve and adapt while working in real estate. Emerge 2017 will help … Continued