by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Nov 21, 2023 | Boards & Associations, Events, News, Technology
On November 26, Information Technology Systems Ontario (ITSO) is holding a second Ontario-wide meeting for Ontario real estate association leaders to discuss options for increasing access to MLS data. The organization believes “realtors should have access to all data...
by REM Editorial Team | Nov 14, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
Last month, more new listings gave Metro Vancouver buyers a broader range of options, though sales levels are nearly 30 per cent below long-term averages. The region’s October sales were 1,996, a 3.7 per cent increase from the same period last year, reports the Real...
by REM Editorial Team | Nov 9, 2023 | Boards & Associations, Technology
The Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) recently announced it’s delivering the latest in AI-powered tools to its 1,700 Saskatchewan members. The tools are powered by Restb.ai, a leader in artificial intelligence-powered computer vision technology for North...
by Jeff King and Trevor Koot | Nov 1, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Jointly written by: Jeff King (CEO, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver) and Trevor Koot (CEO, British Columbia Real Estate Association) There have been many times throughout history when innovation has led the consumer. When Henry Ford envisioned an...
by Walter Melanson | Oct 30, 2023 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
In recent years, ongoing legal battles in both the United States and Canada have brought significant attention to the real estate industry, raising questions about traditional commission structures, antitrust regulations and the potential impact on consumers. These...