Commitment and Helpful Links
The REALTOR Commitment
You’re trusting a REALTOR® with your most valuable possession, your home. REALTORS® take this responsibility very seriously. Here’s what we promise you.
Your REALTOR® is highly trained.
REALTOR® training is so rigorous that candidates often fail the pre-registration courses. Those who do pass must master a long, diverse list of subjects ranging from housing construction to family law.
Your REALTOR® is continuously trained.
We keep pace with the times. All Licensed REALTORS® must take continuing education courses to make sure their knowledge on subjects like legal issues and technology are up to date.
Your REALTOR® does everything by the book.
A licensed REALTOR® must be registered under provincial laws that govern exactly how real estate can and cannot be traded. These regulations are your legal guarantee of professional behavior.
Your REALTOR® is an ethical businessperson.
REALTORS® must adhere to the extensive Code of Ethics of the Canadian Real Estate Association. Several provinces have additional Codes of Ethics governing the behaviour of real estate professionals. Your interests must always be put first.
Your dealings with a REALTOR® are insured.
For your peace of mind, provincial regulators sponsor consumer protection programs that may require, for instance, that REALTORS® maintain Errors and Omissions Insurance. Often deposits consumers make in real estate transactions are also insured under these programs.
Opportunity for recourse.
Should you have concerns about the professional behavior of a REALTOR®, provincial regulators and your local real estate board or association take these matters very seriously and work quickly to resolve any issues.
Your REALTOR ® has access to the real estate board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
The MLS system is the single most powerful tool for buying and selling a home. It is a complex information-sharing and cooperative marketing network created by REALTORS® to help consumers buy and sell homes.
Source: OREA (Ontario Real Estate Association) www.howrealtorshelp.ca
Helpful Links
- Financial Information
- Real Estate Boards & Associations
- School Information
- Services
- Utilities
- Credit History
- Regional Governments
- Government Web Site Addresses
- Municipal Governments
- Local Boards of Trades
Financial Information
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Genworth Financial
Central Bank of Canada
BMO – Bank of Montreal
Scotiabank
TD Canada Trust
Royal Bank Canada
Real Estate Boards & Associations
Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA)
Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA)
Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS® (ASR)
Manitoba Real Estate Association (MREA)
Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)
New Brunswick Real Estate Association (NBREA)
Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR)
Prince Edward Island Real Estate Association (PEIREA)
Yellowknife Real Estate Board
Yukon Real Estate Association (YREA)
Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB)
School Information
Ontario College Information
Ontario Ministry of Education
Peel District Schools
Toronto District School Board
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Services
Bell Canada
Canada Post
GO Transit
Highway 407 Express Toll Route
Rogers Cable
Toronto Hydro
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Ministry of Transportation
Utilities
Credit History
Regional Governments
Durham Region
Halton Region
Peel Region
York Region
Government Web Site Addresses
Government of Canada
Government of Ontario
Municipal Governments
Ajax
Aurora
Brampton
Brock
Burlington
Caledon
Clarington
East Gwillimbury
Georgina
Halton Hills
King
Markham
Milton
Mississauga
Newmarket
Oakville
Oshawa
Pickering
Richmond Hill
Scugog
Toronto
Uxbridge
Vaughan
Whitby
Local Boards of Trades
Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
Brampton Board of Trade
Burlington Chamber of Commerce
Caledon Chamber of Commerce
Clarington Board of Trade
East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce
Georgina Chamber of Commerce
Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce
King Township Chamber of Commerce
Markham Board of Trade
Milton Chamber of Commerce
Mississauga Board of Trade
Newmarket Chamber of Commerce
Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce
Scugog Chamber of Commerce
Toronto Board of Trade
Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce
Vaughan Chamber of Commerce
Whitby Chamber of Commerce
Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce
Creiland Consultants Realty Inc., Brokerage
The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.