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