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ACROSS THE BOARDMARCH 2018
Coming Soon: TransactionDesk for Electronic Forms & Signatures
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No More Close Calls: Road Safety at Don Mills & Kern
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REALTOR® QUEST: Additions to the Lineup
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TREB FEST 2018 ONE OF THE BEST NETWORKING &
FUNDRAISING EVENTS IS BACK! PROCEEDS GO TO HOMES FIRST.
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7 Professional Development at a Glance 9 Is TREB on Your Safe Senders List?
9 Suggestions & Feedback
9 Privacy Reminder to Members
3 COMING SOON: TransactionDesk for Electronic Forms and eSignatures 3 TREB’s Concern for Road Safety at Don Mills & Kern Receives Media Attention 3 Migrate to the Clareity Authenticator App Before June 30, 2018 4 Get Your Tickets for TREB FEST 2018 4 Your Board, Your Vote
5 Announcing the Learning Quest Lineup at REALTOR® QUEST 2018
6 Become a TREB Committee Volunteer— Apply Today! 6 Payment Methods Changing May 1, 2018
6 Get the Word Out About Your Public Open Houses! 8 Spotlight On: Arbitration, Professional Standards & Compliance – Part 1 8 Best Practices: Avoiding Contract Interference
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TREB’s Concern for Road Safety at Don Mills & Kern Receives Media Attention
We continue to make progress with the nomoreclosecalls.ca campaign, and have garnered significant attention from the media on the need for traffic signals at Don Mills and Kern Roads, an intersection frequently used by Members when visiting TREB’s Head Office.
The dangers posed at this intersection were covered by Global News in a live television segment, as well as Metroland Toronto, and Toronto.com. Our efforts are paying off, as the City has agreed to do another study of this intersection.
If you haven’t done so yet, please visit nomoreclosecalls.ca to
easily send a message to our Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong,
calling for the installation of a traffic light at Don Mills
and Kern.
Migrate to the Clareity Authenticator App Before June 30, 2018
TREB has begun the process of switching to a new way to access Stratus, as the Clareity Token is being phased out. You may have noticed the
newly added countdown timer on the Stratus home page. The timer functions as a reminder to Members who have not yet switched to the Clareity Authenticator App that they have until June 30, 2018 to do so. Members who have not made the switch by June 30, 2018 will incur an interruption in Stratus access.
To access Stratus using the new Clareity Authenticator App, all Members will require a smartphone running Apple iOS or Android OS.
Do you have questions? You can find full guidelines on how to switch here, or watch a series of videos on the process in the Video Centre here.
3MARCH 2018
COMING SOON: TransactionDesk for Electronic Forms and eSignatures
TREB is pleased to announce that it has entered into an
agreement with Lone Wolf Technologies (Lone Wolf ) to
provide Stratus Users with an industry-leading transaction
management solution, TransactionDesk, including integrated electronic forms and eSignatures.
The implementation process is already underway. Stratus Users will be able to start using TransactionDesk by mid- to late-spring.
For a full list of available features, click here to read more.
Have questions? An FAQ is available for your convenience here.
4 MARCH 2018
Your Board, Your Vote
On May 22–27, 2018, over 50,000 TREB Members will be
eligible to vote online and elect their 2018/2019 Board of
Directors (BOD).
But, did you know that any eligible TREB Member can run?
View a shareable infograph that explains TREB’s nomination
criteria in a fun, visual format here.
If you’re interested in running for the BOD, you must attend a BOD Prospective Candidate Info session. Click here to learn more about the remaining sessions being held in March 2018.
Click here to view a shareable infograph with fun facts on your BOD.
Please note that more information about eligibility, nominations, candidates and voting will be posted on Stratus in accordance with the TREB By-Law. Stay tuned for more info and don’t forget to vote online May 22–27 via Stratus!
Get Your Tickets for TREB FEST 2018
On Thursday, May 10, join us for an evening of networking
and dancing at Cube Nightclub (314 Queen Street West,
map) for TREB FEST 2018.
This event presents the perfect opportunity to connect with
your colleagues in a lively atmosphere while helping to
support a great cause.
This year, all event proceeds will be donated to the
Homes First charity, and will feature exciting attractions,
including a souvenir photo booth, ‘pay to play’ entertainment,
and a live auction.
Interested in attending? Tickets are $20, while a group of 25
tickets can be purchased for a one-time discount of 20 per
cent off the regular price (that’s like getting 5 free tickets!).
Tickets can be purchased:
• Online through TREB e-Commerce
o Buy Tickets
o Buy Group Ticket for 25 Individuals (20 per cent off )
• In person at TREB’s REALTOR® STORES (see all GTA
locations here)
• Or by email at [email protected] (must specify
individual ticket or group ticket)
Space is limited, so get your tickets now!
Please note: Only TREB Members can purchase tickets, but
anyone is invited to attend!
5MARCH 2018
Announcing the Learning Quest Lineup at REALTOR® QUEST 2018
REALTOR® QUEST 2018 is fast approaching. Held this year on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Toronto Congress Centre (650 Dixon Road, map), this year’s program is one you won’t want to miss.
Preview: Learning Quest 2018
Now available online is the lineup for TREB’s Learning Quest sessions, focusing on bringing you some of the best professional development in the industry, including:
• Bruce Keith who will host sessions on handling a competitive marketplace and strategies for generating more transactions;
• Ultimate Lead Generation & Conversion for REALTORS® with Rebecca Mountain (two sessions);
• Two sessions on The Top Mistakes REALTORS® Make and How to Avoid Them! with Sue Styles; and
• How to Read a Title Search with Member favourite Mark Weisleder (three sessions).
Additionally, representatives from Altus, BDC and BILD will be on hand to deliver great commercial and new construction content.
And you also won’t want to miss the AMH Theorem (Audience, Marketing, Hustle) with David Greenspan. Watch the trailer below for what promises to be a truly engaging session.
This is just a snapshot of the great content featured this year, so be sure to visit realtorquest.ca for the full Learning Quest lineup. Also stay tuned to your inbox, Stratus and social media for more Learning Quest highlights in the weeks to come.
Other REALTOR® QUEST 2018 Highlights
From world-renowned motivational speaker Mel Robbins to Member favourite Benjamin Tal who will speak at TREB’s Spring Annual Meeting, you’ll hear from some incredible speakers, and you’ll also have the chance to immerse yourself in some of the hottest trending topics in real estate with our new TREB Trends series, featuring Janet Bannister and Bruce Sellery.
Plus, you won’t want to miss out on this year’s newly expanded Trade Show, as well as the revamped TREB Pavilion, Member favourite Health Quest, and the entertainment featured at Centre Stage. And, with close to 8,000 attendees over two days, you’ll have countless opportunites to network with likeminded industry professionals.
Stay tuned for even more exciting updates in the weeks to come, as we will continue to announce more exciting content. Visit realtorquest.ca or TREB’s social media for even more information, and don’t forget to share your excitement using #REALTORQUEST.
Sue Styles
6 MARCH 2018
Get the Word Out About Your Public Open Houses!
The spring market is upon us, so be sure to advertise your upcoming public open houses to a wide audience. If you’re Salesperson #1, enter the open house details in Manage My Profile so that the word gets out:
By updating Manage My Profile, your open house will be seen by the public on the following three sites:
1. TREBhome.com
2. REALTOR.ca
3. Collab.torontomls.net (on a listing’s Client Full view)
Need more instructions? Watch the Advertising Public Open Houses video on the Stratus video centre.
Payment Methods Changing May 1, 2018
As of May 1, 2018, TREB will no longer be accepting American Express (AMEX) as a payment option for TREB dues, OREA and CREA dues and all other TREB invoices and charges.
The following payment options will continue to be available to Members:
To read more, please click here.
Become a TREB Committee Volunteer—Apply Today! Do you want to collaborate with motivated and likeminded REALTORS® to shape the future of your Association in a positive and lasting way? Applications are now open to become a 2018/2019 Committee volunteer.
Volunteers have their say on the issues that affect REALTORS®, learn new skills, expand their network, and develop the credentials necessary to become a potential future Board of Director.
Click here for more information.
Click here to apply online before the May 10, 2018 deadline.
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Professional Development
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TREB endeavours to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information, but it is not guaranteed.
Did You Know?
Careful and reasonable allocation of a sale price can save tax when there are gains and when there are losses.
Ari Kurk provides a great opportunity for you to learn about this and more in Tax Implications for Commercial REALTORS® – Register Here!
Seminars & Workshops
How can you better equip yourself in serving your commercial/investment clients more professionally as a residential REALTOR®?
Cynthia Lai covers this and more in Commercial Real Estate 201 for Residential Practitioners – Register Here!
Virtual Learning
In the Taking Great Listing Photos on a Budget webinar, we will look at various types of equipment you can use to take excellent real estate photos, and the pros and cons of each. A demonstration of various simple tips and tricks will show you that even the simplest of tools, if used correctly, can provide stunning results.
Check out the Webinar Wednesdays headline on the Stratus home page.
Closer To You
Searching in Stratus – Residential is held regularly at all TREB locations: Don Mills, Mississauga, and York.
This hands-on computer course is an overview of the residential fundamentals of the Stratus system:
• New Search, Multi-class (Flex), Map, and Pre-Defined Searches
• Printing and Emailing listings
• My Lists: Listings Cart, Favourite Listings, and Recent Searches
• How to set up the auto-email function–Prospect Search.
Access e-Commerce here to see the dates at the location nearest you!
Designations
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) (5 days/5 courses) – Register Here!
International buyers traditionally spend more money on homes and pay in cash more frequently than domestic purchasers. Knowledge and preparation are keys to growing your business with this buyer group. The CIPS curriculum is synonymous with advanced expertise, a global perspective and a distinct understanding of a global buyer. Courses are: CIPS – Global Real Estate: Local Markets, CIPS – The Business of U.S. Real Estate, CIPS – The Americas and International Real Estate, CIPS – Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate, and CIPS – Europe and International Real Estate.
Brokerage Outreach
The Tech Tips – Condominium session has been developed for the condominium practitioner. Are you looking for the name of a condominium? Do you have questions about assignments? Do you want to know how to search specific floors in a building? Get the answers to these questions and more in this 2-hour, Tech Tips session!
Let TREB come to your Brokerage office. The Broker of Record or Manager can email [email protected] for more information.
Tech Training
What is MOI? HPI? It can be difficult to keep all the market stats and acronyms straight. The 4-hour Residential Statistics in Stratus course will help.
In this course, you’ll gain insight on how to use the TREB Market Stats dashboard, export data to Excel to create and format your own charts, interpret Market Watch data and the MLS® Home Price Index to use in your CMAs, and how to create custom statistics using Stratus search tools. – Register here!
Looking for more great Professional Development opportunities? Visit e-Commerce for the full list of courses available for registration!
8 MARCH 2018
Spotlight On: Arbitration, Professional Standards & Compliance – Part 1
Arbitration
Arbitration is the formal process used to settle brokerage-to-
brokerage commission disputes, and involves a private hearing
in which TREB’s Arbitration & Professional Standards Roster
acts as a neutral third party to reach a final and binding
decision.
Professional Standards
Abiding by TREB’s professional standards helps to ensure
that Members operate in a fair and professional way that is
in compliance with MLS Rules® and Policies and the TREB
By-Law.
If you believe a fellow Member has violated TREB’s professional
standards, you may file a complaint to TREB, and we’ll proceed
to evaluate the complaint and, if necessary, take action.
Discover Part 1 of Arbitration, Professional Standards &
Compliance in more detail here.
Last month we also featured a Spotlight on Member Events,
highlighting REALTOR® QUEST (p. 5) and TREB FEST (p.4)
both featured in this issue, you can discover the full list of
TREB Member Events in more detail here.
This is only the tip of the iceberg for a bi-weekly email
campaign, highlighting the over 100+ services available to
TREB Members.
Click here to view the Campaign Archive Page for more great
content!
Best Practices: Avoiding Contract Interference
What is Contract Interference?
Contract interference occurs when one Member wrongfully
seeks to prospect or market to a person who is already in a
contractual relationship with another Member. They can
be in violation knowingly or unknowingly.
While many instances of contract interference may be
explicit and a result of clear wrongdoing, in several
scenarios, identifying contract interference can be more
ambiguous. For example, what is the appropriate course
of action when an individual in a contract is seeking the
services of another Member and proceeds to make the
first point of contact?
According to Section 7 – Dealings with Other Registrants
– of the REBBA 2002 Code of Ethics:
(1) A registrant who knows or ought to know that a person
is a client of another registrant shall communicate
information to the person for the purpose of a trade in
real estate only through the other registrant, unless the
other registrant has consented in writing.
(2) If a broker or salesperson knows or ought to know that
a buyer or seller is a party to an agreement in connection
with a trade in real estate with a brokerage other than the
brokerage that employs the broker or salesperson, the
broker or salesperson shall not induce the buyer or seller
to break the agreement.
About TREB’s Best Practices Document
For a full list of the best practices that apply to scenarios
you may face in your day-to-day business, download the
complete Best Practices for Everyday Compliance PDF
here.
This handy document presents policies applying to
many common professionalism and compliance related
questions and features an easy-to-read Q&A, complete
with likely scenarios.
9MARCH 2018
Get Social with TREB
If you have content suggestions for Across The Board or comments about this publication, feel free to
email us at: [email protected]
Suggestions & Feedback
Privacy Reminder to Members
Members should continue to handle consumer personal information with great care, adhere to all privacy laws, and always be mindful of protecting
consumer privacy rights.
Is TREB On Your Safe Senders List?
Do emails from TREB ever end up in your spam or junk folder? Ensure you
don’t miss another important message by adding [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe
senders list or email contact list.
