The RAHB office will close for the holiday season at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 21 and reopen at 8:30 Monday, December 31.
On Monday, December 31, the office will close at 3:00 p.m. and reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Watch next month’s REALINFO for member service arrangements for the time of the closure.
Duplicate Listings
RAHB MLS® staff have been receiving many calls regarding duplicate listings which have been broker loaded onto the MLS® system in error. Duplicate listings can result from: (more…)
The Ontario Real Estate Association has eight openings on the OREA Board of Directors: four Directors at Large and four Provincial Directors (one each from the Western, Northern, Eastern and Central areas). The election will take place March 6, 2013.
What a great gift and a great deal!
Only $16.00 ea.
The Entertainment Book has also gone MOBILE. You now have 3 ways to save:
The NO RETURN Policy is in effect for this special offer. Some restrictions apply. For personal and gift use only. The resale of these books is strictly prohibited.
Available while quantities last
Available by advance order only until November 30
Special Order – Limited Time Offer
This planner is in an attractive 3-ring burgundy binder, accented with the REALTOR® logo embossed on the cover. Inside, each day’s page (5 ½”w x 8 ½”h) provides for hourly appointments from 8:00 a.m. – 10 p.m. and has ample room for additional notes. Index tabs separate the months, and also identify telephone directory and reference sections for expense records, amortization charts and land transfer tax calculations.
Insert Only – $16 each*
Binder Only – $19 each*
The Realty Shoppe will be CLOSED on Wednesday, December 19 for an inventory count. No sales or orders can be made that day. We apologize for any inconvenience – your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Please phone 905.529.5979, or email realtyshoppe@rahb.ca, to place your order for the above items.
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest members. (more…)
DATE: November 30, 2012
TIME: 8:15 a.m. – Registration/Hot breakfast 9 a.m. – Presentation
CREDITS: 1 MCE credit
LOCATION: RAHB – 505 York Blvd., McCullough Rooms (lower level)
COST: FREE – late cancellation/no show fee in effect
SPEAKERS:
Debbie Spence, Communications Officer, General Manager’s Office, Planning and Economic Development Department
Kristen Huigenbos, Co-ordinator, Small Business Enterprise Centre
Al Fletcher, Manager, Licensing and Permits
Shannah Evans, Business Facilitator
Dio Ortiz, Manager, Building Engineering & Zoning
Topics to be covered include:
LIMITED SEATING – REGISTER TODAY
Register by email to angelam@rahb.ca no later than November 23, 2012.
Based on complaints received from some concerned members, we are taking this opportunity to remind all REALTORS® about the rules surrounding the use of signs in the city of Hamilton. (more…)
Have you seen the newest issue of BITS & BYTES? It has valuable information about:
Read BITS & BYTES in the MLS® & IT section of REALTOR Link®, check for your office copy or watch your email inbox.
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest members.
Blair Sutherland
Michael Brierley Ltd., Brokerage
Joselle Hackshaw
IPRO Realty Ltd., Brokerage
Patti Lee Callandar Smith
Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Shannon Kooistra
Jack William Fritz
Keller Williams Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage
Nenad Keric
Gary Sekhon
Rob Hayward
Monique Mackay
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage
Gregory Meleca
Right At Home Realty Inc., Brokerage
Nathan Ferro
Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services Inc., Brokerage
Tina Girard
Kevin Roger Girard
Curtis Winger
Royal LePage State Realty Inc., Brokerage
Thomas Ferjak
Sutton Group About Town Realty Inc., Brokerage
The new iPad app will provide users with the same functionality and detail they get from the REALTOR.ca iPhone app, while taking advantage of the larger screen size and unique user experience of the iPad.
The iPad’s built-in GPS allows users to get up-to-date property information, photos and driving directions for properties “Near Me”. Users can also find “New Listings” and if it’s a weekend, they can find “Open Houses” based on their GPS location. Properties can be viewed on the map, in list format and either landscape or portrait! Other new features include an expanded search filter for power users.
Just like the REALTOR.ca iPhone app, users can:
The REALTOR.ca iPad app makes it easier for users to connect with REALTORS® to view, buy or sell a property.
CREA’s REALTOR®.ca 5.6 is now live and brings exciting new features to enhance the consumer experience. The two most valuable features are the inclusion of a Walk Score® and auto-detection for users accessing REALTOR.ca through mobile devices. The release also includes some backend changes and bug fixes.
What’s a Walk Score®?
Walk Score® helps home and property buyers find a walkable place to live or work. Walk Score® is a number between 1 and 100 that measures the walkability of any address. Here’s how it works:
Score Description
90-100 Walker’s Paradise – daily errands do not require a car
70-89 Very walkable – most errands can be accomplished on foot
50-69 Somewhat walkable – some amenities are within walking distance
25-49 Car-dependent – A few amenities are within walking distance
0-24 Car-dependent – Almost all errands require a car
The Walk Score® is now located directly below “Location” (address) on the description to the right of the photo in REALTOR.ca.
Auto-detect for m.realtor.ca
The auto-detect function will ensure that users visiting REALTOR.ca with their tablets and smartphones will be automatically prompted to decide if they prefer to use the mobile site or the desktop version of REALTOR.ca. This will enhance the experience and usability of the site for these visitors.
2013 Tear-Off Calendar Magnets are now in stock!
6 designs to choose from – while quantities last
Call the Realty Shoppe at 905.529.5979 to reserve now!
First come, first served!
Effective September 17, 2012, OREA members who are the subject of a RECO complaint can speak with OREA lawyer Diana Russo to obtain legal information on the RECO investigative and adjudicative process.
This new service also offers local real estate boards and their members resources pertaining to the professional conduct of REALTORS® and RECO’s standards.
While this service is intended to assist Members to navigate the often stressful RECO complaints process, it is not intended to replace the information available through RECO. Members are encouraged to regularly check the information provided on the RECO website, in addition to using the new service.
If you would like additional information on this service, please contact Diana Russo by telephone at 416.385.6626 or by email at DianaR@orea.com.”