by Brandon Reay | Jan 8, 2026 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Brokerage viability is not a conversation our industry enjoys having publicly. It is often misunderstood as a discussion about margins, scale or competitiveness. In reality, it is a question of system design. Brokerages are the operational backbone of real estate...
by Brandon Reay | Nov 28, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
The MLS has become one of the most influential institutions in Canadian real estate, but its governance models have not kept pace with the pressures and expectations of today’s market. For decades, the MLS served as the neutral foundation for cooperation among...
by Brandon Reay | Oct 31, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Every profession has a constitution; a silent contract about who decides what. In real estate, ours was never debated in parliament or signed into law. It evolved quietly, clause by clause, until code replaced ink. You can see it in the systems we log into, the rules...
by Brandon Reay | Sep 26, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Everyone has covered iPro Realty Ltd. Missing millions, frozen trust accounts, lawsuits, and a regulator that failed to catch it in time. The headlines have been relentless. Recent public statements from association leadership have echoed this outrage, calling the...
by Brandon Reay | Aug 22, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
When Charles Darwin stepped onto the Galapagos, he didn’t just tally different birds. He studied variation and selection over time. Finches with thick beaks cracked seeds none of their cousins could touch; slim beaks reached nectar that others couldn’t access. The...
