As offers are being made and accepted daily, you might wonder when and how a sale should be reported. In this article, our CREB^® Member Practice team will provide tips on reporting conditional and unconditional sales on time to avoid being fined. 

When the REALTOR^® Cooperation Rule was harmonized for all Alberta REALTORS^® in January of 2024, it was clear that new construction listings were exempt.

Law offices are approaching the last business day of June, which is traditionally the busiest closing day of the year. 

The CREB^® Member Practice team supports members facing negative experiences with other members. When issues related to the CREB^® Rules and REALTOR^® Code of Ethics arise, we inform members of their options for resolution.

CREB^® is aware that some members have received disturbing phone calls. These calls start with basic real estate questions but quickly turn inappropriate, often becoming sexually explicit. 

Landlords and property managers face various challenges, from water leaks and appliance breakdowns to fire damage. However, the death of a tenant is an uncommon and complex situation that requires a different approach. 

As we are amid the spring market and the summer market fast approaching, personal safety should be a top priority for all of us. 

Dower Rights should be on the radar of all members who deal in residential real estate. These are the rights that a married spouse has to a property if they are not on title. So how does a REALTOR^® know if dower rights apply?

Innovation drives the real estate industry forward, but amidst the excitement, it's crucial to remember the boundaries that keep our practices ethical and professional. 

Members are still navigating the multiple offer landscape, and with low inventory going into the spring market, it’s not likely the multiple offer trend will let up any time soon. 

We’ve noticed more members dealing with overlapping showings, and there’s, shall we say, some frustration. The spring market demand is here, but the inventory isn’t, which is leading to new properties being overwhelmed by showing requests.  

Did you know CREB^® has a process for managing collapsed sales on the MLS^® System? When a deal collapses, members are required to report the collapsed sale to the board.