REALinfo - March 2015

REAL info MARCH ● 2015

News and Resource for MEMBERS

MLS ®/TECHNOLOGY Matrix is coming – page 2 Your Regional MLS® Questions Answered – page 2 Sales Changes – page 2 Another Association joins CONNECT! – page 3 Revisiting MLS® policies regarding contact information – page 3

MEMBER SERVICES 2015 Commercial Summit – page 3 Realty Shoppe – page 4 REALTOR® CONNECTIONS 2015 – page 5 Professional development for REALTORS® – page 6 MLS® activity for the month of February – page 6

R AHB NEWS Use the stairs at the RAHB office – page 6 Reminder from the Membership Department – page 7 RAHB welcomes new members – page 7 Committee members wanted! – page 7

CREA/OREA/RECO NEWS Preparing for the homebuyers of tomorrow – page 8 Become a Certified International Property Specialist – page 8

BULLETIN BOARD – page 8

MARK YOUR CALENDAR What's coming up at RAHB – page 9

Empowering REALTORS ® to Succeed

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News and Resource for Members

Established in 1921, the REALTORS Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) represents more than 2,700 real estate brokers and salespersons from Hamilton, Burlington, and surrounding areas. Members of the association may use the REALTOR® trademark, which identifies them as real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict code of ethics.

The Association operates the local Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System and provides ongoing professional education courses for its members. In addition, RAHB is an active participant in the Home Ownership Affordability Partnership (HOAP) and holds an annual auction in support of local charities.

Advertisements of local MLS® property listings and information about the services provided by a REALTOR® can be found at www.REALTOR.ca. More information about RAHB is available at www.rahb.ca. ®

Mission Statement Empowering REALTORS® to Succeed President Donna Bacher

905.574.4600

President-Elect Kim Alvarez 905.335.3042 Vice-President Lou Piriano 905.628.6625 Immediate Past President Tim Mattioli 905.575.5478 Directors Ann Forbes Arndt 905.574.3038 Gary Herron 905.388.1110 Peter Holgate 905.637.1070 Jack Loft 905.304.3303 Sean Morrison 905.662.6666 Dave Nichols 905.634.7755 Gloria Payton 905.574.9889 Heidi Van der Marel 905.664.7900

REALinfo is published monthly by the REALTORS® Association of HamiltonBurlington (RAHB) 505 York Boulevard, Hamilton ON L8R 3K4 T.: 905.529.8101 F.: 905.529.4349 MLS® F.: 905.529.6636 Help Desk T.: 905.667.4650 Realty Shoppe: T.: 905.529.5979 F.: 905.529.7109 Email: info@rahb.ca Web site: www.rahb.ca Intranet site: www.realtorlink.ca Editor: Valerie Webster Editorial Assistant: Sheila Sferrazza Design: Maggie Inglis In-house Products: RAHB Print Services

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MLS ®/TECHNOLOGY Matrix™ is coming Later this year, RAHB will be part of a regional MLS® system and members will have a bright, shiny new MLS® system and access to listing information of eight real estate associations (including RAHB).

Here are the basics:  RAHB will join with the associations in Brantford, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener Waterloo, Niagara, Oakville-Milton and Simcoe to form the regional group  A regional MLS® system means that access agreements, access membership and interboarding will no longer be required among the participating associations  The MLS® System is being built specifically for the regional system on CoreLogic’s Matrix platform – a system that is faster and better than Fusion and – best of all – works on all devices  The regional system will serve over 7,000 REALTORS®. That means we can expect to see some savings on services and products

Want to know more?  Todd Targgart from CoreLogic will be on hand in the Exhibit Hall at REALTOR® CONNECTIONS 2015 (March 24) to answer your questions, and he’ll present a demonstration of Matrix at the Annual General Meeting (meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. at REALTOR® CONNECTIONS – for more information about REALTOR® CONNECTIONS 2015, go to www.rahb.ca/ eventssponsors/realtor-connections)  Read all the communications and FAQs from the regional system’s Governors’ Group - http://beta.realtorlink.ca/ content/realtorlink/on/hamilton/en_CA/ mls----it/regionalmls.html (REALTOR Link®>MLS & IT>Regionalization)  Read the answers to questions received from RAHB members - http://beta. realtorlink.ca/content/realtorlink/on/ hamilton/en_CA/mls----it/regionalmls/ fyi.html (REALTOR Link®>MLS & IT> You Asked?

Your Regional MLS® Questions Answered In December and January we received a number of questions about the new regional MLS® System and about removing the MLS® Rules and Regulations from the Bylaws. The answers to those questions (taken from the Facebook and LinkedIn group pages and sent directly

to the association) are now available on REALTOR Link® – http://beta.realtorlink. ca/content/realtorlink/on/hamilton/en_CA/ mls----it/regionalmls/fyi.html (REALTOR Link®>MLS® & IT>Regionalization> You Asked?)

Sales Changes Recently RAHB has been receiving requests to make sales changes to amend the selling salesperson’s name.

When the listing brokerage reports the sale, they likely report the selling salesperson to be the salesperson who presented the offer and completed the deal. However, many members work as part of a team, on behalf of a specific member, and sales are credited to the team leader.

When you are the selling salesperson on an offer but wish your team leader to be credited with the sale, you must ask

the listing brokerage to amend the sale information. You must do this as soon as possible, as the listing brokerage must report the amendment within five business days of the original report of the sale, as per RAHB’s MLS® Policy:

Sales 8. Any corrections to a firm Agreement of Purchase and Sale report, with the exception of revisions to the closing date, must be submitted within five (5) business days of the original report of sale.

News and Resource for Members

Another Association joins CONNECT! The Southern Georgian Bay Association of REALTORS® (SGBAR) has just joined CONNECT. RAHB members can now use CONNECT to search for current and recent MLS® information for the areas covered by the Southern

Georgian Bay association - Midland-Penetanguishene, Victoria Harbour, Port Severn, Oro-Medonte, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Blue Mountains, Meaford and points in between.

Revisiting MLS® policies regarding contact information MISCELLANEOUS 5. No personal contact information relating to the REALTOR® may appear in the REALTOR® remarks section of a listing. If the REALTORS® personal contact information is included, MLS® staff is to remove it and a $50 fine levied to the Member.

Where the seller directs the listing REALTOR® in writing to do so, the seller’s contact information may appear in the REALTOR® only remarks (non-public) section of the listing on the Association’s MLS® system.

6. No personal contact information relating to the REALTOR® with the exception of a direction to visit the REALTOR®’s website to obtain more information may appear in the internet ad copy/public remarks.

If the REALTOR’S® personal contact information or specific website address, with the exception of a direction to the REALTOR’S® website, is included, MLS® staff will remove it and a $50 fine be levied to the Member.

Member’s office name

Member’s phone number (cell phone, direct line, etc) or fax number  Member’s office phone number or fax number  Any toll-free number or direct appointments phone number  Any email addresses or website links  Note: Multi-media links (virtual tour, brochure, additional images) must appear in their respective fields and not in the remarks  

If any of the above items are found in either REALTOR® or public remarks, they will be removed and the member will be fined, as per the policies.

Questions regarding the policies should be directed to the MLS® Dept at 905.667.4650.

What is the “personal contact information” referred to in the policies?  Member’s first name, last name or both; team name

MEMBER SERVICES 2015 Commercial Summit "Places to Grow" - the first 10 years and beyond Date: Thursday, May 7, 2015 Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 noon Registration: 7:45 a.m.

Breakfast: 8 a.m.

Location: Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington, ON $ Cost: 30.00 + HST

Mark your calendars and join us for a full morning of networking and updates. A speakers’ panel will provide the latest economic development updates on the region’s successes, opportunities, and challenges.

Speakers and more details to be announced soon!

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Realty Shoppe

Shoppe online

Your Realty Shoppe has a great selection of Feature Sheet stands:

http://shoppe.rahb.ca/rahb

Blow Out Special Sale

Display your 8 ½ x 11 feature sheets

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Just add your business card to promote yourself with a strong marketing campaign!

Multiple sheet with business card pocket

$

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Customer Appreciation Day Congratulations to Luvino Uy of Apex Results Realty Inc., winner of the Customer Appreciation Day draw for a gift basket valued at $55.

Letter - 3-tier

$

21.00 ea.* Light refreshments and free give aways were enjoyed by all who dropped by on February 10.

All-in-one

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A unique product that combines a single sheet slant frame to permanently display an 8” x 11” sheet, with multiple sheet stand design, an extra high front to keep pages standing upright and a business card pocket.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The RAHB Realty Shoppe will be CLOSED for all business on Tuesday, March 24. Visit our booth in the Exhibit Hall at REALTOR® CONNECTIONS 2015 at the Hamilton Convention Centre.

New products!

Show Specials!

Great Prizes!

Remember to bring your business cards to enter the draws * All applicable taxes are extra. Prices subject to change.

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

T.: 905.529.5979 F.: 905.529.7109 E.: realtyshoppe@rahb.ca

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REALT R CONNECTI NS ®

Register today for

AGM, Conference and Trade Show

DATE:

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Badge pick up begins at 7:30 a.m.)

WHERE: Hamilton Convention Centre 1 Summer’s Lane, Hamilton COST: FREE for members who register by midnight Sunday, March 8 $30 for RAHB members registering after midnight Sunday, March 8  RAHB Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 12:30 p.m. – yes! p.m.!

– immediately following lunch  RAHB Financial Report;

 Kathy

Hogeveen: Developing an Online Strategy

 Demonstration of Matrix, the new regional MLS® System;  Draws for a new HP Stream 7 tablet*, an X6 Laser Distance Meter and 2016 RAHB dues

 Keynote

presentation

by Chris Leader: Dare to be Exceptional

And there’s more!  Trade show  Knowledge Pods – learn from the pros  CONNECTIONS Café – meet with your colleagues; share your ideas; grab a coffee, and enter your name for the draw for the HP Stream 7 tablet  Realty Shoppe specials  Meet the President and CEO  Continental breakfast and buffet lunch included * Share an idea and enter the draw at CONNECTIONS Café.

All this is FREE for RAHB members who register by midnight March 8, 2015.

Complete details and all the fine print are on our website at www.rahb.ca/eventssponsors/realtor-connections/ Register online at http://registration.rahb.ca/MainList.aspx March

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Professional development for REALTORS® Register now for these upcoming courses: Master LinkedIn Tuesday, March 10, 9 a.m. – Noon $ 99+ HST for registrations before March 4 $ 139+ HST after March 4, 3 CE credits *Hands-on training* - Bring your laptop or tablet

iPad Agent Monday, April 13, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $ 99+ HST for registrations before April 7 $ 139+ HST after April 7, 3 CE credits *Hands-on training* - Bring your iPad

Master Facebook Tuesday, March 10, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. $ 99+ HST before March 4 $ 139+ HST after March 4, 3 CE credits *Hands-on training* - Bring your laptop or tablet

Effective Listing Presentations Tuesday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $ 45+ HST, 3 CE credits

Point2 - Maximize Your Online Exposure Wednesday, March 25, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m – FREE Apartment Expert Wednesday, April 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $ 45+ HST, 3 CE credits Master iPad Bootcamp Monday, April 13, 9 a.m. – Noon $ 79+ HST for registrations before April 7 $ 99+ HST after April 7, 3 CE credits *Hands-on training* - Bring your iPad

Accredited Senior Agent (ASA) Designation Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. both days $ 299 + HST – Seating is limited A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know about Making Your Own Video Tuesday, May 5, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $ 45 + HST, 3 CE credits Watch Michael Krisa’s invitation to attend this course. (http://www.easywebvideo.com/53ea291d)

All sessions held at the RAHB office, McCullough Rooms (lower level) For more information or to register, contact Angela at the RAHB office (angelam@rahb.ca or 905.529.8101 x233).

MLS® activity for the month of February Watch your email for the monthly stats release and charts.

New for 2015 – the stats maps and pie charts will be included with your monthly stats email.

You can also find the RAHB stats on: www.rahb.ca, REALTOR Link®: Market Data & Stats, RAHB blog: http://blog.rahb.ca (use tags "stats" and "stats maps".)

RAHB NEWS Use the stairs at the RAHB office The elevator in the RAHB office is undergoing an upgrade and will be out of service from Tuesday, February 17 to Friday, March 13. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

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Reminder from the Membership Department Members who have or wish to have an unlicensed assistant should note the fee for the unlicensed assistant is $15.00 per month plus HST. When your assistant leaves, please notify the Association within 48 hours, as per the RAHB Bylaw:

Section 7, sub section 7.10 The Broker of Record of each Brokerage shall

notify the Association within forty eight (48) hours after any individual who has been provided with Access Codes and/or Access Programs ceases to be employed by the Brokerage.

Send your notice to Camryn at camrynh@rahb.ca or 905.529.8101 X251.

RAHB welcomes new members The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington extends a warm welcome to its newest members (January 24 to February 20).

James Hodgins Hodgins Realty Group Inc., Brokerage

Christine Csorbay Ken Gies Real Estate Inc., Brokerage

Roger Coughlin Homelife Macro Realty Inc., Brokerage

Joni-Ann Bender Wayne Fisher RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage

Walter Wedemire Mathew McAuley Damian Baker Claire Louise Barrett Andree Craig Keller Williams Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

Paul Fletcher RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc., Brokerage

Michael Wotherspoon Maria Van Benthem Parand Oladi Cara Hill Right At Home Realty Inc., Brokerage

Matthew Prior Gordon Draho Alex Morgunov Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services Inc., Brokerage

William Wong Rock Star Real Estate Inc., Brokerage

Danielle Niejadlik St. Jean Realty Inc., Brokerage Jason Wilkinson Your Choice Realty Corp., Brokerage

Committee members wanted!

If you would like to serve on a RAHB committee or task force, complete the volunteer profile at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RAHBVolunteers today!

Please note: the process for recruiting members for RAHB committees has changed! RAHB is now asking you to complete a volunteer profile in which you tell us your strengths, experience and interests. As committees and task forces are formed, member profiles will be reviewed and members asked to participate on a committee or task

force according to the skills and interests required for the task at hand. Experience is not necessarily a requirement!

This new process is a year-round process – if you don’t complete the volunteer profile now, you haven’t missed out for 2015. Committees and task forces will be struck throughout the year as they are needed, so it’s never too late to submit your profile.

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CREA/OREA/RECO NEWS Preparing for the homebuyers of tomorrow OREA and the OREA Young Professionals Network is presenting REGeneration, a day designed to prepare you for dealing with clients from Generations Y and Z. There will be panels, keynote speakers, presentation of research on Gen Z, exhibits, lunch, draws and more.

REGeneration will be held March 12, 2015 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. Cost for OREA members: $79 plus tax; price for non-members: $119 plus tax.

More information at https://www.orea.com/About/ REGeneration-Event

Become a Certified International Property Specialist Foreign investment in Canadian and U.S. real estate continues to surge, and knowledge and preparation are essential if you work in this lucrative market.

 July 22: Europe & International Real Estate  July 23: The Americas & International Real Estate  July 24: Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate

CREA, OREA and the Toronto Real Estate Board are sponsoring a five-day Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation program. This designation provides the education, resources and network to help you succeed in this growing global market.

Critical aspects of international real estate transactions:  Globalization of economies  International capital flow  Marketing and business planning strategies  Roles and expectations in international transactions

A CIPS Institute has been scheduled for Toronto from July 20 - 24, 2015.

For more information or to register, go to www.events. crea.ca/CIPS

 July 20: Global Real Estate: Local Markets  July 21: The Business of U.S. Real Estate

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Professional Development Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – Lower Level C – Chambers Room M – McCullough Room  Fusion

Level 1

Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday,  Broker

March 17 – C, 9 a.m. – Noon March 31 – C, 9 a.m. – Noon April 14 – C, 9 a.m. – Noon April 28 – C, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Load

Thursday, March 26 – C, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 9 – C, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 23 – C, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  New

Member Orientation (by invitation only) Friday, March 6 – M, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Friday, April 24 – M, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Master

LinkedIn Bootcamp – 3CE's

 Master

Facebook Bootcamp – 3CE's

Tuesday, March 10 – M, 9 a.m. – Noon

Board of Directors, Committee and Task Force Meetings Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – First Floor T – Thompson Room P – Purnell Room  Auction

Friday, March 6, 1:30 p.m., T  Professional

Standards

Wednesday, March 11, 2 p.m., T

Upcoming Events  REALTOR®

CONNECTIONS 2015

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Hamilton Conference Centre 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton  2015

Commercial Summit

Thursday, May 7, 2015 More information to follow

Tuesday, March 10 – M, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

RAHB Office Closures

 Increase

Friday, April 3, 2015 for Good Friday

Your Online Marketing Reach with Point2 Agent Wednesday, March 25 – M, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m  Apartment

Expert – 3CE's

Wednesday, April 1 – M,9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Master

iPad Bootcamp – 3CE's

Monday, April 13 – M, 9 a.m. – Noon  iPad

Agent Bootcamp – 3CE's

Monday, April 13 – M, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Effective

Listing Presentations – 3CE's

Tuesday, April 21 – M, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know about Making Your Own Video – 3CE's  A

Tuesday, May 5 – M, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Designation Course  Accredited

Senior Agent (ASA) Designation

Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, – M, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. both days – 3CE's To register for above courses, email Angela at angelam@rahb.ca or call 905.529.8101 x233

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