by Laurel Price | Nov 21, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
Yes, there are some dishonest real estate salespeople out there, just as there are terrible people in every profession. These sales reps have hurt the public financially and broken the public’s trust. They should be fined heavily and banned from real estate. But there...
by Natalka Falcomer | Oct 6, 2017 | Advice for Agents, Featured
As a lawyer, manager of a brokerage and a member of the Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC), I’m surrounded by rules of professional conduct and codes of ethics. All my actions – whether they’re related to my work or not – are filtered through not only the Law...
by Sean Tait | Sep 21, 2017 | Advice for Agents
The excitement and stress of negotiations have reached their peak as initial negotiations are concluding for your apartment acquisition. Now the realities of due diligence are rearing their ugly head. Due diligence is an unglamorous but vitally important part of any...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 28, 2017 | Boards & Associations, Featured, News
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is calling for fines of up to $50,000 for registrants who breach the code of ethics in the act that regulates real estate in the province. In the first of four white papers that state the association’s position towards...
by Joseph Richer | Aug 21, 2017 | Guest Columns
As the regulator responsible for administering the real estate laws in Ontario, I have the unique opportunity to see the many sides of the real estate sector. I believe the vast majority of registrants are dedicated to providing professional service to consumers. They...
