ACROSS THE BOARDFEBRUARY 2019

Now available: TREB’s Market Year in Review & Outlook Report 2019. Learn how to get your copy.

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A new look for TREB FEST is coming your way on May 1. Read more about the refreshed event.

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Looking to donate your time to TREB? Learn about upcoming opportunities.

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THE COUNTDOWN

IS ON!SAVE THE DATE FOR A BIGGER AND BETTER REALTOR® QUEST ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 AND

THURSDAY, MAY 30.

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IN THEYour Board of Directors at Work

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9 Professional Development at a Glance 10 Is TREB on Your Safe Senders List?

10 Suggestions & Feedback

10 Privacy Reminder to Members

3 The Countdown is on for REALTOR®

QUEST 2019

3 Now Available: Market Year in Review & Outlook Report 3 Experience an Unforgettable Evening at TREB FEST 2019

4 In the Loop: Your Board of Directors at Work

5 Volunteering at TREB

6 Committees, Task Forces & Rosters Appreciation: Thank You for Your Volunteer Service!

6 Coming Spring 2019: New Daily Invoicing

6 Now Open: TREB $5,000 & $2,500 Scholarship Application

7 Event Recap: TREB’s Market Year in Review, Outlook & Economic Summit

7 Member Sign By-Law Compliance Obligations

7 The Latest from TREB’s Spotlight on Over 100 Services

8 Best Practices: Stigmatized Properties

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3REALTOR® QUEST 2019NOW AVAILABLE:

MARKET YEAR IN REVIEW& OUTLOOK REPORT

IN THE LOOP

TREB FEST 2019

PAST PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIPS

NEW INVOICINGPROCEDURE

MARKET YEAR IN REVIEW& OUTLOOK REPORT

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ENVISIONING HOUSING OPTIONS & SUPPLYFOR LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES

Now Available: Market Year in Review & Outlook Report

TREB is proud to announce the release of our fourth annual Market Year in Review & Outlook Report – viewable in a handy flip version or downloadable PDF.

This year’s report, subtitled Envisioning Housing Options & Supply for Livable Communities, explores some of the most important market issues affecting our industry today.

A must-read for Members looking to gain fresh insight on the GTA housing market, as well as the policies and economic issues that impact the wider Greater Golden Horseshoe, this in-depth re-port is informed by hard data and groundbreaking research from TREB and our partners, and will engage you from cover to cover.

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The Countdown is on forREALTOR® QUEST 2019

Just three and a half months to go until the start of a bigger and better version of Canada’s largest real estate trade show and conference!

Coming to the Toronto Congress Centre on Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30, REALTOR® QUEST 2019 will feature arefreshed look and feel.

It’s also the perfect place to learn, engage, network and grow to further your career!

Stay tuned to realtorquest.ca, your inbox, Stratus and social media in the weeks to come for more information.

For now, please watch an exciting video invitation from your President, Garry Bhaura.

Experience an Unforgettable Evening at TREB FEST 2019

Are you in search of the perfect spring eve-ning? May we suggest the chance to enjoy an unforgettable experience at TREB FEST 2019.

TREB FEST presents an opportunity to connect

with your colleagues while helping to support a great cause. This year, all event proceeds will be donated to Easter Seals Ontario, a charity that helps children with physical disabilities succeed.

If this sounds like your idea of a wonderful night out, then we invite you to save the date: TREB FEST 2019 is taking place on Wednesday, May 1 in Toronto.

More information, including how to purchase tickets, is coming later this month, so please stay tuned to your inbox, Stratus and TREB’s social media channels for more details.

We look forward to seeing you there!

IN THEYour Board of Directors at Work

100 Year Celebration Task ForceThe 100 Year Celebration Task Force is hard at work on initiatives that will ensure TREB’s 100th charter year is a memorable one for TREB Members. With the official launch planned for REALTOR® QUEST 2019, the coming Board year will include a retrospective on the evolution and achievements of a century, but the primary focus will be on the next 100 years of real estate. The future has never looked brighter!Gurcharan (Garry) Bhaura, Chair Michael Collins, Vice Chair Commercial CommitteeOn Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the TREB Commercial Committee hosted the latest in a series of Commercial Development Forums in Mississauga. The heavily attended event included speakers from government and private industry providing attendees with an in-depth look at the latest in commer-cial trends and developments for the Peel Region.Gareth Jones, Chair

Consumer Relations CommitteeTREB’s continued efforts to promote the benefits of home ownership and the value of using a TREB Member REALTOR® continues with media appearances on radio and TV, including CFRB, CP24, Rogers Television, and a special appearance on Breakfast Tele-vision to help celebrate National Real Estate Day (May 17). In the last quarter of 2018, TREB garnered more than 1,600 media mentions on a number

of real estate issues such as market conditions, mortgage lending guide-lines, housing regulations, and supply and demand. The Committee pulled together a final redesign of TREB’s public website, which will support TREB’s latest promotional campaign to promote GTA Listings in real time on TREBhome.com. A select number of members from the Consumer Relations Committee also participated in a vital discovery session with other TREB Members assisting in the TREB rebranding project. Lori Roberts, Chair

Finance CommitteeThe Finance Committee reviewed and recommended a wide variety of initiatives to benefit Members. Starting in the spring of 2019, TREB will begin issuing daily invoices instead of month-ly invoices. The Finance Committee was in support of TREB updating its billing system to daily invoicing, thus offering Members a simpler and more timely billing experience. The promotion of the GTA Listings site on TREBhome.com received the Finance Committee’s endorsement as well. The Committee also endorsed that the elevator at TREB’s main office be upgraded to provide a reliable and safe service for staff and Members.Paul Baron, Chair Kevin Crigger, Vice Chair

Government Relations CommitteeIt’s been a busy start to the 2018/2019 term of the Government Relations Committee, with a new government

at Queen’s Park and new city councils elected across the GTA. The Committee has been focused on reviewing and developing TREB positions on key issues including updates to the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 and options for increasing housing supply across the Greater Toronto Area. Ron Abraham, Chair Tim Syrianos, Vice Chair

Member Communications CommitteeThe Committee got off to a quick start, conducting several Member surveys in-cluding on TREB’s Board of Directors election process. Bolstering the results of TREB’s rebranding survey which was sent to all Members in the fall, TREB’s Member Communications Committee also represented the voice of the member-ship in a recent rebranding workshop with TREB’s hired creative firm. The Committee is also working on finalizing the look and feel of the new Stratus Communications site, which will launch later this year. Other initiatives include the launching of a REALTOR® Safety campaign in the late spring and the ongoing promotion of TREB events and services, among them, REALTOR® QUEST; TREB FEST; volunteer opportunities at TREB; Your Board, Your Vote; Collaborate; Market Watch to Your Inbox, and of course, the Spotlight on Over 100 Services campaign.Susan Gucci, Chair

Member Services CommitteeThe Member Services Committee reviewed a total of 74 grant applications

Do you want to know what your Board of Directors and Committee volunteers do to help shape the future of TREB? Read on for the latest updates!

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to the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation at their September meeting. Thanks to the generous donations of TREB Members through the $1 per Member per Month campaign, a total of $616,466 was distributed to the 74 shelter-based charities within the TREB membership area. A new video series highlighting some of these charities and how TREB’s contributions are used is in production for release in the spring. At their upcoming meeting, the Member Services Committee will be reviewing potential community events for this year, as well as nominations for the 2019 Community Service Award and Committee Service Awards. Ron Abraham, Chair

MLS®, Technology & Related Services CommitteeThe MLS®, Technology & Related Services Committee has overseen a number of enhancements to Stratus, including a change in the way Link properties are handled in Stratus, a new one-click address search function, and higher definition listing photos. Looking forward, the Committee will also be involved in the procurement process for a new, state-of-the-art MLS® System at TREB.Marco Da Silva, ChairPaul Baron, Vice Chair

Professional Development CommitteeThe Committee reviewed and approved two new Professional Development seminars for the membership. To further the education of New Members, the Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that a third course, Trading Essentials for Real Estate Profession-als, be added to the mandatory New Member Orientation. In addition, the list of courses offered to New Members was modified to include Working with Instanet® & Authentisign®.Brian Torry, Chair

REALTOR® QUEST Task ForceThe REALTOR® QUEST Task Force is proud to present Canada’s largest real estate conference for 2019 featuring more trade show exhibitors than ever before and a top-notch lineup of featured speakers and professional development sessions that are sure to resonate with TREB Members. REALTOR® QUEST is the place to be if you want to learn, en-gage, network and grow to further your career. Stay tuned for exciting updates in the weeks to come and visit realtorquest.ca anytime for the latest news!Gurcharan (Garry) Bhaura, ChairTim Syrianos, Vice Chair

TREB FEST Task ForceThe TREB FEST Task Force is breath-ing new life into TREB’s best network-ing event of the year for REALTORS®. This sophisticated evening will be an experiential delight with mixology tastings, psychic readings, handwrit-ing analysis, henna artistry, a retro photo booth, and more! Don’t miss the relaunch of this TREB Member favour-ite on May 1 in support of Easter Seals Ontario. Kevin Crigger, ChairJosh Klein, Vice Chair

Young Professionals Network CommitteeTREB’s YPN Committee continues to nurture its collaborative relationships with other YPN business groups, such as the Toronto Region Board of Trade, by providing and promoting YPN networking opportunities, including learn-to-earn professional development sessions. The Committee also assisted with feedback on TREB’s public web-site redesign from a user perspective with a YPN focus. The committee also shared important feedback on the various TREB advertising and public affairs campaigns.

Josh Klein, Chair

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Volunteering at TREB

Are you looking to give back to your Association while learning new skills and networking with likeminded colleagues in the process? Then you’ll be happy to know there are a couple of great opportunities to volunteer at TREB, and applications are open now!

TREB Committees, Task Forces and RostersFrom Government Relations to Member Communications to MLS®, Technology & Related Services, there are so many great TREB Committees that you can volunteer for.

Applications for TREB’s Call for Volunteers are now open, and you have until May 17, 2019 to apply. Click here to learn more, and click here to easily apply online.

Arbitration & Professional Standards RostersDo you want to help ensure fairness and equity for TREB Members? If so, volunteering for TREB’s Arbitration or Professional Standards Rosters could be the perfect opportunity for you! Members looking to volunteer for one of these Rosters must be dedicated and well-rounded, willing to make a two- year commitment as well as devote a minimum of one morning or afternoon a month, and must have been a TREB Member for at least three years. Click here to learn more, and click here to easily apply online before the March 1, 2019 deadline.

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Committees, Task Forces & Rosters Appreciation: Thank You for Your Volunteer Service!

TREB and our Board of Directors couldn’t do the work we do without our dedicated committee volunteers. Please take a look at these professional, focused and enthusiastic individuals who are volunteering on a committee this year. The below task forces have had their photos taken since our last issue, and we wanted to thank them too!

Coming Spring 2019:New Daily Invoicing

In the spring, TREB will be moving toward providing Members with daily invoices. TREB will no longer provide Members with monthly invoices.

Members have been requesting this switch, which will enhance efficiency for both TREB and Members. Daily invoicing is also common practice for most other Member associations and businesses.

Do you have questions about the switch? A comprehensive FAQ document is available here.

Now Open:TREB $5,000 & $2,500 Scholarship Application

Do you know a high school senior who is en route to pursuing post-secondary education? They’re likely eligible for a TREB Past President’s Scholarship.

Now in its thirteenth year, TREB’s Past President’s Scholarship program annually awards scholarships on behalf of TREB Member REALTORS® to graduating high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education, for example, university, college, or trade school. Two $5,000 first place scholarships and two $2,500 second place scholarships are available.

Click here to learn more about the criteria and how to apply.

2018/2019 Governance By-Law Task Force Front Row (left to right): Asif Khan, Dianne Usher, Keith KwanBack Row (left to right): Robert Ede, Michael Collins (Chair), John Meehan Absent: Sandra Rinomato & Tim Syrianos (Vice Chair)

2018/2019 TREB FEST Task Force Front Row (left to right): Cindy Daly, Kate YoungBack Row (left to right): Sandra Rinomato, Michael Collins, Kevin Crigger (Chair), Kevin McCarthy Absent: Josh Klein (Vice Chair), Barry Lebow, Jagdeep Singh Sacha

Event Recap: TREB’s Market Year in Review, Outlook & Economic Summit

TREB held its fourth annual Market Year in Review, Outlook & Economic Summit on February 6, and despite the weather, hundreds of Members gathered to hear the latest insights on the GTA real estate market, housing affordability and supply, and transportation. There were also plenty of public policymakers,

industry stakeholders and media in attendance. To read a full recap of the event and view many of the speakers’ pre-sentations, click here.

Download the Report & View the Event Photo Gallery

You can now read the Market Year in Review and Outlook Report 2019 provided at the Summit online as a handy flip version, a single column version for mobile viewing, or downloadable PDF. Also, get social with us and enjoy a glimpse of the event by

checking out the Facebook photo album here.

The Latest from TREB’s Spotlight on Over 100 Services

Since our last issue of Across The Board, you’ve received two Spotlight on TREB Services emails. Read below for highlights.

Spotlight on MLS®, Collaborate & Related Services – Part 2On January 15, the second half of TREB’s Spotlight on MLS®, Collaborate & Related Services was sent to your inbox. Highlighting the new 2019 Standard Forms and free e-Forms and e-Signatures platform: Instanet® & Authentisign®, the blast also provides links to all of TREB’s MLS®, Collaborate & Related Services.

Spotlight on Membership & Benefits

A blast on TREB’s Membership & Benefits services highlighting

Member Dues & Fees plus e-Invoicing as well as TREB’s REALTOR® STORE was sent to you on January 29. The blast also provided links to many other great services, including the Help Desk, Member Alerts, and more.

About Spotlight

Whether you’re a residential or commercial Salesperson, Broker, Broker of Record, or Manager, the Spotlight campaign digs deep into the TREB services that can help you leverage your business, enhance your professionalism and, ultimately, serve your clients better.

Click here to access the index page, which is fully linkable to over 100 TREB services and features archives from the previous campaign.

This page makes it easier to find the tools, information, and services that you depend on in your business every day.

Member Sign By-LawCompliance Obligations

Street sign advertising can be an effective way to generate attention for an open house or to attract potential buyers to view a property for sale.

However, the consistent disregard of municipal sign by-laws

by some TREB Members has led some municipalities to consider banning open house and directional signs altogether.

Most recently, a Member plead guilty to four charges of erecting a sign on public property without a permit. Each charge carried with it a $100 fine.

To read more about your compliance obligations as well as to learn about TREB’s Sign By-Law Complaint process, please click here.

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Best Practices:Stigmatized Properties In real estate, a “stigma” is a non-physical, intangible attribute of a property that may elicit a psychological or emotional response on the part of a potential buyer.

Whether you are representing the buyer or the seller in a real estate transaction, it is important to engage in best

practices regarding potential stigma to:

• Be fair and open with all parties in a real estate transaction

• Avoid a complaint, failed transaction or legal action

• Ensure you are representing the best interests of your clients.

Click here to learn more about what constitutes stigma and how to deal with it. Plus, there is a special section on how the new Cannabis Legislation applies to real estate and information on an upcoming Professional Development opportunity.

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Professional Development

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DID YOU KNOW?

A listing for an irregular residential lot must be reported with the frontage and the smaller dimension of depth, and must include the words “lot size irregular” on TREB’s MLS® System.

Bev Patel provides a great opportunity for you to learn about this and more in A Comprehensive Review of MLS® Rules – Register Here!

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

Best Practices: Working with Buyers: This seminar is designed to advance the professional career of Salespeople/Brokers when dealing with “Buyer Clients.” – Register Here!

Best Practices: Working with Buyers: This seminar will assist you in providing Seller Clients with a better understanding of the value that REALTORS® play in the successful marketing of their property. – Register Here!

VIRTUAL LEARNING

In this 1-hour MPAC propertyline™ for Commercial Practitioners webinar, we will explore the MPAC propertyline™ interface and how to search for commercial properties. We will also explore RealNet Commercial, RealTrack and Altus InSite.

Check out the Webinar Wednesdays page on Stratus.

CLOSER TO YOU

An OREA subject matter expert will be presenting the OREA 2019 Forms & Clause Revisions Update at various TREB locations. Topics include What’s new, What’s revised, A review of Forms assisting with "accountable written" notification and communication, Clarification on Member valued Form rights and benefits, and Navigation thorough OREA Forms resources to assist in your day-to-day trading activity and to enhance your understanding of Forms. – Register Here!

Access e-Commerce here to see other courses and dates available at the location nearest you!

DESIGNATION COURSE

Certified International Property Specialist (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 key 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.

BROKERAGE OUTREACH

The Facebook Basics for REALTORS® session can help you network within

your business and social circles. In just two hours, we'll discuss topics

such as how to set up your Facebook account, how to manage your privacy

settings, and how to make Facebook Friends and keep them engaged.

We’ll also show you how to create a Facebook Page to promote your

professional services.

Let TREB come to you! Brokerage Outreach sessions are available to

Brokerage offices through the Broker of Record or Manager. Email

professionaldevelopment@trebnet.com for more information.

TECH TRAINING

In the hands-on Working with Public Records class, you will explore all

the features of Public Records including searches, property details, and

reports. – Register Here!

Looking for more great Professional Development

opportunities? Visit e-Commerce for the full list

of courses available for registration!

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Get Social with TREB

If you have content suggestions for Across The Board or comments about this publication, feel free to

email us at: acrosstheboard@trebnet.com

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 webmaster@trebnet.com and trebinvoice@trebnet.com to your safe

senders list or email contact list.

THE COUNTDOWN

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 &THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE

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