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Picture This: Helping Buyers Imagine a Home Before They Visit
This article was created in partnership with Roomvo. Most homebuyers start their search the same way: scrolling through listings late at night on their phones and forming an opinion in seconds. If a room has dated flooring, a bold wall colour, or finishes that don’t match their taste, many buyers scroll past. For sellers, that’s…
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Ready to Real Estate: How Intentional Focus Builds Stronger Connections
In a world that often rewards speed, distraction, and reaction, Canadian motivational speaker, trainer, and author Darci Lang offers a timely reminder: real connection starts with focus. In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, TRREB President Daniel Steinfeld welcomes Lang for a conversation about building meaningful connections through intentional focus. They recorded the…
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Ready to Real Estate: Relationships Still Win When the Market Changes
In a changing market, REALTORS® need more than scripts, sales tactics, and old assumptions. They need clarity, consistency, and a renewed focus on people. In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, TRREB President Daniel Steinfeld speaks with Mary-Anne Gillespie, CEO of Red Apple Coaching, about how REALTORS® can adapt when the traditional real estate playbook…
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Set the Stage: Presentation Tips to Help a Listing Stand Out
Listing a home means more than bringing a property to market. You are helping sellers present one of their most important assets to potential buyers, often through photos, videos, showings, and open houses before a buyer ever steps inside. Effective staging helps a home look its best by turning lived-in spaces into rooms that photograph…
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What Lower Development Charges and HST Relief Mean for Housing Affordability
Affordability is often the first conversation in today’s housing market for REALTORS® and their clients. Buyers want good value while staying within their budget, while sellers want the best possible price for their property. Two recent government measures – the Canada–Ontario Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP) and expanded HST relief for new homes – could…
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Ready to Real Estate – Selling Tenanted Properties Requires Clear Advice and Careful Process
In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, host and TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer and licensed paralegal Bita Di Lisi discuss why selling or buying a tenanted property can look straightforward on paper, but is often more complex in practice. Recorded in front of a live audience at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026, the conversation explores…
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2026 Scholarship Winners: Investing in Tomorrow
At TRREB, we believe in the power of education and the importance of supporting the next generation. Our Past President’s Scholarship awards reflect this commitment, providing talented secondary school students with the financial assistance they need as they pursue higher education. Since 2007, 87 students have received a total of $305,500 in TRREB scholarships to…
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Ready to Real Estate: David Greenspan on Mindset, Discipline, and Pipeline
Succeeding in today’s real estate environment is as challenging as ever, and three major pressure points are having an adverse impact on REALTORS®. Pinpointing those pressure points and learning how to navigate today’s market are the main talking points in the latest episode of TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast. Recorded at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026…
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AI Do’s, Don’ts, and Don’t You Dare
In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, host and TRREB’s Chief Information Officer, Jason Mercer and Kevin Hawkins (aka the REAL AI Guy) explore how artificial intelligence is changing the real estate industry, with a focus on practical adoption, risk management, and the importance of using AI responsibly. The podcast episode was recorded…
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The Housing Market Story: How It’s Unfolding
What is the housing market story telling us so far in 2026, and how does it align with polling data predictions? In the latest episode of TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast, host and TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer leads a timely discussion with Ipsos Senior Vice President Sean Simpson on the key factors…
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Build Stronger Connections with Darci Lang and Rebecca Mountain at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026
TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026 promises to deliver another powerful, people-focused speaker experience. Taking place on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, TRREB REALTOR® QUEST, Canada’s largest real estate conference and trade show, returns with the theme Beyond Business: Igniting Real Connections. Speakers Who Put People First Darci Lang has spent more than 30 years speaking and training,…
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TRREB REALTOR® QUEST Keynote Spotlight: Michelle Obama
TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026 is set to deliver one of its most inspiring keynote moments to date. Taking place Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, Canada’s largest TRREB REALTOR® QUEST and trade show returns with the theme Beyond Business: Igniting Real Connections. This year, attendees will hear from former First Lady Michelle Obama, a global voice on…