AREA recently updated provisions within its condominium contracts and schedules, as described in the table below. 

The Government of Alberta has announced amendments to the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, introducing significant changes to the Condominium Property Act. Below are key takeaways.

With an abundance of powerful staging tools available, it’s easy to get creative and unintentionally push image edits beyond what accurately reflects a property. 

The Government of Canada implemented the GST rebate in 1991, but new to our industry is the First-time home buyers’ rebate (FTHB rebate). This article provides an overview of the new rebate and outlines the requirements for listing a new home on the Board’s MLS^® System.

New enhancements to the Alberta Registry of Land Online (ARLO) system have been announced. These updates will be implemented in April, and are designed to improve efficiency, usability, and access to registry products. 

Last week, we outlined amendments to the provincially harmonized rules approved by all 10 Alberta boards. These rules are included under Parts II and III of the CREB^® Rules. 

The provincially harmonized rules were reviewed by all 10 Alberta boards and associations to support consistent practice across the province. 

REALTORS^® and their clients often depend upon third-party service providers during a real estate transaction. Clients frequently ask for recommendations for home inspectors, contractors, surveyors and other professionals.

The REALTOR^® trademark is more than a word — it’s a mark of professionalism, trust and accountability. It identifies real estate professionals who are members of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and who adhere to a strict code of ethics and high standards of service. 

Exciting news! The REListCheck™ tool now includes three new features: view compliance history, reactivation of withdrawn listing request form, and the archive folder. 

CREB^® has been made aware of reports involving an individual who has contacted members through online leads. 

Remember the last time you frantically hurried to clean your house before guests arrived? Preparing a home to show can be stressful, as sellers work to present their property at its best — including those long-ignored, dusty corners. Now imagine doing that repeatedly for people you’ve never met, relying on the professionalism of the agents involved in the showing to keep their appointment and ensure the property is secure.