A strong support system has long been part of real estate culture, and now that community is about to get a little bigger as the REALTOR^® and Family Assistance Program (RFAP) goes provincial.

Since the real estate industry plays a large part in the health of the economy, it has been deemed an essential service by the Government of Alberta amidst COVID-19. 

AREA is providing members with an essential services ID letter.

In light of recent dues discussion, both inside and outside CREB^®, we wanted to provide you with an overview of the current status on these costs.

The deadline for Alberta REALTORS^® to complete their AREA mandatory training is Jan. 31, 2020.

The deadline for Alberta REALTORS^® to complete their AREA mandatory training is Jan. 31, 2020.

The Government of Alberta has implemented new condominium regulations that came into effect Jan. 1, 2020. 

The deadline for Alberta REALTORS^® to complete their AREA mandatory training is Jan. 31, 2020.

In September AREA conducted a member survey soliciting thoughts from REALTORS^® in Alberta about the current board structure and the value of services being offered.  In last week’s newsletter, AREA shared insights gained from the survey and defined the principal priority as streamlining services throughout Alberta.  

AREA is recruiting for the 2020-2021 term on their board of directors.

A short while ago (last Wednesday, Sept. 4), AREA sent out a survey to all members across the province asking about the future of Alberta REALTOR^® boards and associations.

On Aug. 8, the Minister of Service Alberta suspended the implementation of the Real Estate Council of Alberta’s (RECA) advertising guideline clarifications that were slated to take effect on Oct. 1, 2019.