by REM Editorial Team | Oct 4, 2017 | Boards & Associations, News
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) wants to see an overhaul of the Real Estate Council of Ontario’s (RECO) mandatory continuing education (CE) program. “Continuing education is an important part of maintaining high professional standards in the real estate...
by Mike Cusano | Sep 12, 2017 | Guest Columns
As a real estate professional, I believe one of the best aspects of this job is how rewarding it is to provide such a valuable service. There is a tremendous sense of pride in helping a family or a business owner find the place that is just right for them, or in...
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...
by Jim Adair | Jul 31, 2017 | Boards & Associations, Featured, News
The Ontario Real Estate Association’s five-year strategic plan, which includes beefing up the image of Realtors, creating strong government lobbying efforts and working as an advocate for homeowners, was revealed recently in a livestreamed event. Featuring OREA...
by Bob Aaron | Jun 28, 2017 | Columnists, Featured, Legal Issues
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), which represents 70,000 real estate agents and brokers in Ontario, has become involved in a public spat with the real estate industry regulator over the use of a controversial provision in purchase agreements known as an...