What we say matters. Words have a lasting impact and have the power to influence and cause harm. How you talk about the commission you receive, will receive, and have received needs to be considered carefully to remain compliant with the Competition Act.
Every convenience brings its own inconveniences along with it, and scheduling showings of a property is no different. The deadline to be ready for those incoming showing requests is when the listing status goes active. Think of it like a green light or a neon open sign. An active status communicates to all members and their clients that your listing is ready for business.
CREB® Member Practice has identified a trend in complaints and is offering tips to get members back on track with the CREB® Rules. Each week we'll feature a different topic. Learn about what’s going on by reading our tips and integrating these practice requirements into your business.
The holiday season is right around the corner and home sellers may not be able to have their property ready for showing within 24 hours.
Please note, if a pending listing is two business days past its pending date and has not been updated to reflect the current information, it is in violation of CREB® Rules.
You've planned your summer getaway, but have you mapped out coverage for your clients? Here’s a quick guide on how to prepare your business for vacations.
Protect yourself from a compliance investigation by following RECA’s Residential Measurement Standard (RMS) requirements.
It is important that REALTORS® follow and properly document seller’s showing instructions to assist in a smooth showing process for buyers and sellers.
More and more homeowners have surveillance/video recording equipment in their homes, which is sometimes left operational during showings with potential buyers.
Avoid secondary suite shenanigans by ensuring the suite is legal prior to advertising it as such on the MLS® System.
REALTORS® often use photographers to take and edit photos of their listings before uploading them onto the MLS® System.
