The Guelph & District Association of Realtors (GDAR), Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound (RAGBOS) and The Lakelands Association of Realtors (LAR) recently announced that the Huron Perth Association of Realtors (HPAR) has officially joined the forthcoming amalgamation between GDAR, RAGBOS, and LAR.
They will form the new OnePoint Association of Realtors (OnePoint) effective October 1 this year.
“The inclusion of the Huron Perth Association of Realtors is a monumental step in strengthening our collective voice and enhancing the services we provide to our members,” says Dillon Fraser, president of GDAR.
“This amalgamation marks a new chapter of collaboration and growth for all involved, ensuring that our members have access to the best tools, resources and representation available in today’s dynamic real estate market,” Doug Pool, president of RAGBOS, adds.
‘Together, we are stronger and better equipped to meet the evolving needs of realtors and the clients they serve’
With the addition of HPAR, OnePoint will represent nearly 2,900 real estate professionals, making it the fifth-largest real estate board in Ontario.
“This synergy will allow for increased efficiencies, streamlined operations and a greater capacity to advocate on behalf of its members at all levels of government and within the broader real estate community,” Bonnie Looby, president of LAR, notes.
Teresa Ondrejicka, president of HPAR, explains that HPAR’s decision to join forces with neighbouring associations reflects its shared commitment to innovation, professional development and member success. “Together, we are stronger and better equipped to meet the evolving needs of realtors and the clients they serve.”
OnePoint echoed these sentiments, as noted by Katrina Steffler, executive officer of GDAR:
“By pooling our resources and expertise, OnePoint Association of Realtors will deliver enhanced services, cutting-edge technology and powerful advocacy that will empower our members to excel in their careers and drive positive change in the industry.”
I look forward to this amalgamation and hope that other smaller Boards join in from Niagara through Hamilton and into Waterloo County. It only makes sense as a region.