Mar 6, 2018 | DS, MLS®, Stats & Technology |

The commercial reports in the Statistics Information Management (SIM) program (Commercial Sales by Area, Commercial Sales by Type and Lease Statistics) have been removed for maintenance.
The three residential reports – Residential Sales by Area, Residential Sales by Type and Residential Comparison Report – are still available in the SIM program. You can access SIM through the link on your dashboard at my.rahb.ca or under the Market Reports tab in Matrix.
Mar 6, 2018 | DS, Member Services |

The quarterly RAHB dues have been billed and e-mailed to you as part of your February monthly invoice. Please note that dues are payable no later than March 31, 2018.
Full Member:
$125.00 – RAHB dues (April-June)
$28.75 – OREA dues (April-June)
$77.50 – CREA dues (April-June)
$30.06 – HST
$261.31 – Total
Acceptable methods of payment are:
In person: Visa, MasterCard, Interac, cash or cheque
By phone: Visa or MasterCard
Online through Matrix: Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Visa Debit – http://my.rahb.ca
Online: CIBC/PC Financial, Royal Bank, Scotia Bank, TD Canada Trust – for assistance to set up, please contact Karin at 905.529.8101, ext. 258.
Pre-Authorized payment subscribers will be processed on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
A reminder about notifying RAHB of terminations in your office
Brokerages are responsible for notifying RAHB when members in their office resign or otherwise leave. Notice must be received by RAHB within seven business days of the member leaving. If notice is delayed beyond the seven business days, the Brokerage will be assessed a penalty of $50 per incident. (RAHB Bylaw, Article 4, Section 1.02.)
Mar 6, 2018 | CREA/OREA/RECO News, DS |

Congratulations to Sean Morrison (StreetCity Realty Inc.) on his recent re-election as Southern Ontario Area (SOA) Director for OREA!
Mar 6, 2018 | CREA/OREA/RECO News, DS |

Did you know that you can save commonly used clauses in CREA WEBForms® so you can access them quickly?
Creating, accessing and viewing clauses in CREA WEBForms® is easy:
- Login to CREA WEBForms® on your mobile device at WEBForms.ca.
- Click on Clauses in the main navigation.
- Create, edit or view any clauses.
You can also create a master kit of commonly used forms and clauses.
You can then use these master kits to create transaction kits, build custom clauses or edit existing ones to tailor real estate forms to fit your needs.
Mar 6, 2018 | DS, REALTORS Care® |
Cirrius Realty Inc. Is hosting a fundraising garage sale and food truck event on Saturday, May 19, 2018 to support St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation. It will be held at 2826 King St. East in Hamilton.
If you would like to help out by donating items to the garage sale or by working at the event, contact Karen Filice, Broker of Record of Cirrius Realty, at 905.481.3206 (office) or 905.961.4664 (cell).

Mar 5, 2018 | DS, Matrix, MLS®, Stats & Technology |

ShowingTime, the showing management system, is coming to RAHB Matrix Wednesday, March 7, 2018! We have some great training webinars scheduled March 6, 7 and 8, 2018 that cover everything you need to know. Click here to register.
Meanwhile, we have compiled some frequently asked questions about ShowingTime Appointments below:
How do I choose different “Appointment Types”?
Being able to identify what type of appointment you are scheduling can help get the appointment confirmed faster. You can choose from several appointment types, such as Showing, Appraisal, Walk-Through, Photography and more! Click here to view the video tutorial explaining how to choose the right “Appointment Type”.
How can I tell the Seller that the showing is over in ShowingTime?
In the ShowingTime mobile app, you can visit the “Appointment” screen or navigate from the confirmation to click on the “I’m Done or Done Showing” button.
How do I see the Feedback on my listings?
When the showing REALTOR® fills out the feedback form, you are able to see it in the ShowingTime feedback section located under the “On my Listings” tab. When you are a sent a feedback request form you will be able to answer it and track it via the “Listings I have Shown” tab.
Keep watching NewsReal and Matrix News & Alerts for more information about ShowingTime! For an archive of RAHB ShowingTime resources, click here.
Feb 28, 2018 | DS, Member Services, RAHB News |
RAHB President Jack Loft enjoyed his sixth member lunch with Craig Knapman, Broker of Record with Realty Network 100 Inc. Craig is a long time REALTOR® who supports any move toward electronic lock boxes and improving professionalism. He encourages everyone to get out to the RAHB AGM on March 28.
For your chance to have lunch with the RAHB President, email your name to [email protected].

Feb 28, 2018 | DS, Member Services, RAHB News |

Just a friendly reminder that a Broker of Record/Manager Breakfast meeting has been scheduled as follows:
Thursday, March 8, 2018
RAHB Office, 505 York Boulevard
McCullough Room, Lower Level
8 – 8:30 a.m. – Hot Breakfast / Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Meeting
If you are a RAHB Broker of Record / Manager, please confirm your attendance with [email protected] or 905-529-8101 Ext. 236 prior to Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
Feb 28, 2018 | DS, RAHB News |

RAHB welcomes our newest members who joined the Association January 30 – February 27!
Zaid Zero
Coldwell Banker Community Professionals
John Stamp
ComFree Commonsense Network
Ron Balagtas
Core Real Estate Services Inc.
Yan Xing
Homelife Professionals Realty Inc.
Colleen Krasic
Tonya Kowch
Jordan Martindale
Mike McCarthy
Thanasi Mercouris
Keller Williams Complete Realty
Sarah Grainger
Paul Midensky
Keller Williams Edge Realty
Mark McLean
Property.ca Realty Inc.
Ashley Sbranchella
Realty Network: 100 Inc.
Scott Foster
Lisa Laudenbach
Paul Mann
Vera Nura Jeff Small
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
Lou Tallarico
RE/MAX Escarpment Golfi Realty Inc.
Patrick Kozierowski
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc.
Lorahley Hardie
Right At Home Realty Inc.
Douglas Beach
Dan Guther
Anabel Labastida
Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services
Shaun Sheehan
Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre
Feb 28, 2018 | DS, Matrix, MLS®, Stats & Technology |
Did you know that ShowingTime, the showing appointments request system, will be integrated into RAHB Matrix on Wednesday, March 7, 2018? If you’ve never used ShowingTime before, don’t worry – you can register for one of our three FREE training webinars on March 6, 7 and 8, 2018.
In the meantime, we have compiled some frequently asked questions about the ShowingCart tool and ShowingTime Listing basics below:
What is ShowingCart?
ShowingCart is a way to schedule multiple showings all in one place in ShowingTime. Once you have selected the showings you want to schedule, the map will allow you to see where the listings you selected are located so you can create the best possible route for your buyer. In addition, you can see all of the confirmed requests in one place and send directions as well. There will be two ways to schedule showings using ShowingCart: through the RAHB Matrix system or through the ShowingTime mobile app. To learn more, watch the ShowingCart video tutorial here.
What kind of attachments can I add to my listing?
You can add any disclosures or forms that need to be shared with a showing REALTOR®. ShowingTime accepts .PDF, .JPG, .GIF, or .PNG file uploads only (20MB max).
When should I merge a listing?
If a property is re-listed or comes back on the market you may have two in your inventory. You may also have a duplicate listing if you are a member of more than one Association. Merging the listings will keep all the history and future showings together.
How does ShowingTime save space in my “REALTOR® Remarks”?
Showing instructions such as “please close all blinds” or “please leave card” are often included in the “REALTOR® Remarks” section of listings. ShowingTime frees up that space by having some pre-defined notations that will display while in the ShowingTime appointments screen. Some examples of what instructions are available are listed below:

Do I have to use ShowingTime for my listings?
We certainly encourage you to use ShowingTime, but ultimately, choosing to use ShowingTime is up to you.
Keep watching NewsReal and Matrix News & Alerts for more information about ShowingTime! For an archive of RAHB ShowingTime resources, click here.
Feb 28, 2018 | DS, Member Services, RAHB News |
Pre-registration for RAHB’s AGM is now open! The first 500 RAHB members to pre-register for the “meeting, lunch and speaker package” (and attend on March 28) will receive a copy of David Chilton’s new book, The Wealthy Barber Returns! Click here to pre-register and to learn more details.

Feb 26, 2018 | DS, Matrix, MLS®, Stats & Technology |

ShowingTime, the showing request system, will be integrated into the RAHB Matrix system on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, and your sellers may have some questions regarding how the software works.
First, we recommend that you download and print the Seller’s Guide to ShowingTime Handout for your clients so they fully understand ShowingTime.
Second, we recommend that you register for one of our three training webinars on March 6, 7 and 8, 2018.
Third, we recommend that you keep the following FAQs on-hand so you are prepared for any follow-up questions your sellers may have:
As a seller, will I be notified when a ShowingTime showing is scheduled?
Yes, you can receive email notifications so you know when an appointment is scheduled. Appointments fall into two categories:
Go & Show – this is when no appointment is required and a showing request can be immediately confirmed.
Appointment Required – this is when a confirmation must be obtained from you as the seller, your tenant and/or Listing REALTOR® before a showing may occur.
In both cases, you may choose to receive notifications.
Why is more than one REALTOR® showing my home at a time?
Your Listing REALTOR® can set up appointments to be “exclusive” or “overlapping”. An exclusive showing will allow only one REALTOR® and buyer in your home at a specified time. Overlapping showings will allow more than one REALTOR® and buyer to view your property at the same time.
Can I share showing appointments with a family member?
Yes, your Listing REALTOR® can add multiple people to your property information in ShowingTime so your family members can receive notifications for upcoming showings. An additional setting can also allow one or more family member to have the ability to confirm or decline showings.
What if I don’t want showings at a certain time?
ShowingTime allows REALTORS® to create appointment restrictions for specific days and times. This is known as “Setting an Appointment Rule”, which is anything that will change the normal outcome for confirming showings based on preferences set in the listing’s instructions.
Keep watching NewsReal and Matrix News & Alerts for more information about ShowingTime! For an archive of RAHB ShowingTime resources, click here.