by REM Editorial Team | Jul 6, 2023 | Letters to the Editor
As many know, in January 2024, CREA will restrict the public marketing of exclusive listings not on MLS. I further wonder if, in January, there will be a change to the CREA Realtor Code. Article 3 currently reads, “A realtor shall protect and promote the interests of...
by Sohini Bhattacharya | Sep 8, 2020 | Featured, Profiles
In 2018, British Columbia passed legislation to restrict dual agency – a practice that allows a single agent to represent both the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction, or two agents from one brokerage to represent the buyer and seller. In Ontario, it’s still...
by Nicole Attias | Aug 28, 2020 | Columnists
Is it a conflict of interest to operate multiple businesses while working as a real estate agent? Many Realtors find that having a few non-conflicting contracts is quite helpful and motivational. With a slower market in commercial office leasing, for instance, this...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 17, 2019 | Boards & Associations
Following a report broadcast on TVA Gatineau-Ottawa about allegations of collusion between building inspectors and real estate brokers, the Organisme d’autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec (OACIQ) says any form of conflict of interest will not be...
by Jeff Stern | May 6, 2019 | Columnists, Featured
There is a wide array of professional services home buyers and sellers use during the buying and selling processes. Lenders and lawyers are the ones people are most familiar with. There are also home inspectors, insurance brokers and home stagers, to name a few....
