March 24, 2026

Stay In Your Lane

In real estate, “staying in your lane” means a licensee knowing the limits of their role as a licensee and not stepping outside of it. Licensees are not lawyers, accountants, or mortgage specialists, and giving advice outside their expertise can put consumers at risk. By focusing on what they are trained and authorized to do, and referring clients to the appropriate professionals when needed, licensees uphold the standards of professionalism by protecting the public interest, building consumer trust, and ensuring that clients receive accurate guidance from the right experts. Real estate licensees are trained and authorized to provide services related to trading in real estate as defined in the Real Estate Trading Act (the Act or RETA) - not to give legal, financial, or tax advice.

May 2, 2025
Revised June 23, 2025

The Commission Board of Directors has approved forms changes as recommended by the Forms Committee, effective July 1, 2025. The majority of these changes are being made to coincide with the By-law revisions, which also takes effect on July 1, 2025.

• James Collins, Salesperson, Commercial Eastern Inc. DBA Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic 
• Angela Cowan, Associate Broker, Exit Real Estate Professionals
• Denise MacDonell, Managing Associate Broker, Red Door Realty
• Logan Morse, Managing Associate Broker, Royal LePage Atlantic

July 2025 By-law Updates: Part 1—Definitions, 7—Conduct and Trade Practices and 8—Discipline

March 4, 2025
Revised May 2, 2025

The Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission Board of Director’s has approved updates to the Commission By-law Part 1—Definitions, 7—Conduct and Trade Practices and 8—Discipline. These updates will be effective July 1, 2025.

Form 408 & Buyer's Conditions

August 27, 2021
Revised April 17, 2025

The current process of satisfying buyer’s conditions and Form 408 has been in effect since January 3, 2022. This page includes information about: