Important By-law Updates Effective July 2025

Parts 1—Definitions, 7—Conduct and Trade Practices and 8—Discipline of the Commission By-law  and 15 different forms are being revised, effective July 1, 2025.

For more information on the By-law updates, click HERE.

For more information on the forms updates, click HERE.

How to Properly Deal with Competing Offers

November 24, 2016

A competing offer situation, when a seller receives more than one written offer on a property, creates unique circumstances for consumers and it is important for both buyers and sellers to understand how they can handle these situation.

What do we mean when we say something is required 'in writing'?

November 16, 2016

The Commission talks a lot about ensuring you have items in writing. While the term may seem straight forward, there are some important rules to remember.

We require all real estate agreements facilitated through licensees, including amendments, to be in writing. This application of “in writing” necessitates written terms and bona fide signatures of all parties. This includes agreements between consumers and agreements between consumers and brokerages.  

New Policy for 'Coming Soon' Advertisments

October 28, 2016

The use of ‘Coming Soon’ advertisements by licensees for properties pending placement on the MLS system has noticeably increased over the past few months.

The next time you take to Instagram or Facebook to highlight an anticipated future listing, take a moment to ensure what you are displaying meets the Commission’s Board of Director’s recently approved policy setting minimum standards for ‘Coming Soon’ advertising.

Common errors when using electronic signatures

October 13, 2016

Electronic signature services have simplified the process of obtaining signatures from consumers on agreements and offers. While electronic signatures change how a document is signed, your obligations to real estate consumers remain the same. 

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