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With health, safety and physical distancing measures in place, real estates professionals, buyers and sellers are turning to digital solutions. From virtual showings to signing documents, it is possible that an entire real estate transaction can be completed from start to finish online! Learn how to protect yourself from online threats: https://www.reco.on.ca//how-can-i-be-sure-that-my-persona/

Real estate professionals continue learning throughout their career to better support Ontarians navigating the evolving real estate market. In 2020, RECO’s e-learning mandatory continuing education course on mortgage financing earned a Platinum Hermes Creative Award! https://www.reco.on.ca//ca/mandatory-continuing-education/

Seller’s Market vs. Buyer’s Market: We break down the difference and what it means for you: https://bit.ly/3nIl91k

Open houses are prohibited during the Ontario Government’s Provincewide Shutdown, which will go into effect as of December 26, 2020 https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-announces-provincewide-sh RECO strongly recommends that brokers and salespeople avoid in-person showings, limiting them to necessary situations by appointment only. Learn more about real estate in Ontario during COVID-19: reco.on.ca/covid-19

Tips for listing your home during the winter months https://bit.ly/2KR7beR In addition to following your salesperson’s advice and safety protocols to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, you will also want to give special attention to areas in and around your home that could present physical safety risks to visitors, especially in the winter season.

Looking to hire a salesperson and brokerage remotely? Consider these 3 factors: - Referrals from friends and family members - References from previous clients of brokers and salespeople - Looking up the salesperson using RECO’s Real Estate Professional Search tool to confirm that they are registered to trade real estate in the province. ... Tips for choosing a brokerage and salesperson for you remotely: https://www.reco.on.ca//im-planning-a-fresh-start-in-a-ne/

Collectively, we can continue to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Government of Ontario has prohibited the hosting of open houses and health officials have directed that in-person showings be limited to situations where absolutely necessary. RECO has strongly recommended that brokers and salespeople follow this direction. You can learn more about digital alternatives for showing real estate here: https://www.reco.on.ca/covid-19/

When you’re buying or selling a home, a representation agreement defines the nature of the relationship between you and the brokerage, including the broker or salesperson. Before you sign, learn how representation agreements work: When you’re listing https://www.reco.on.ca//buyer-representation-agreements-u/ ... When you’re buying https://www.reco.on.ca//listingselling-representation-agr/

RECO’s MCE Elective FINTRAC Compliance has won a coveted Brandon Hall Group bronze award for excellence in the Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Compliance Training category. Congratulations to all #BHGAwards recipients! For more information: https://www.reco.on.ca//reco-wins-bronze-in-2020-brandon-/

We are committed to continuing to develop the real estate professionals of tomorrow while continuing to raise the bar by enhancing professional standards in the industry. The launch of the post-registration phase of the new Real Estate Salesperson Program at Humber Real Estate Education is the next step!