by Dixie Lee MacDonald | Jul 29, 2026 | Columnists
The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. When TRESA arrived in December 2023, the ministry killed the word “customer.” The reasoning was sound. Under REBBA, the distinction between client and customer confused the public,...
by Matthew Thornton | Jul 24, 2026 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Earlier this year, the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery issued an order that prohibits elected members of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) board of directors from being...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 30, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is proposing reforms for the third and final phase of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA), including additional education for new Realtors, expanded regulatory oversight and stricter disclosure rules. In a white...
by Paul Baron | Dec 22, 2023 | Guest Columns
The passage of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 (TRESA) has made Ontario a leader in North America when it comes to professional standards, consumer protection and modern tools for real estate professionals. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Nov 30, 2023 | Legal Issues, News
Phase two of the new regulations under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA) comes into effect on December 1 in Ontario. TRESA replaces the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act (REBBA) and impacts how nearly 100,000 realtors will conduct business in the...
