The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently launched a new and improved REALTOR.ca. The new website design features a simpler and more powerful search function, enhanced homebuyer calculators and access to highly anticipated school catchment areas. 

There are a host of smaller but impactful enhancements to the site navigation, REALTOR^® profiles and listing details pages, all with the goal to make it easier for homebuyers to find their dream home and drive more meaningful connections with REALTORS^®. The redesign, which targets desktop users, is the second phase of a multi-phase project which delivers an improved and responsive website experience for all visitors. 
 
"The improved REALTOR.ca provides consumers with access to a trusted and comprehensive source of property listings which include sought after features like neighbourhood information and tools they need to be successful in today's marketplace,” said Barb Sukkau, president of CREA. “We help consumers connect with local REALTORS^® to support them every step of the way."

Some of the changes you’ll notice include: 

• A tool allowing parents to view properties for sale within a particular school’s catchment area;
• An improved mortgage, land transfer tax and affordability calculators to support homebuyers in their search; and
• A blog launched earlier this year called the Living Room.

“REALTOR.ca is owned by REALTORS^®, and as such, we are committed to continuous enhancements to improve the site to ensure it remains Canadian consumers’ first choice when looking for a new home,” added Ms. Sukkau.