Feb 26, 2018 | DS, Matrix, MLS®, Stats & Technology |
ShowingTime, the showing appointments request system, will be integrated into RAHB Matrix on Wednesday, March 7, 2018!
To get ready for the launch, register for one of our three FREE training webinars on March 6, 7 and 8, 2018.
In the meantime, you may have some questions about how ShowingTime notifications work. We have compiled some frequently asked questions below so you can be prepared and have an extra resource on hand for the ShowingTime launch date:
How will I be notified of a showing request on my listing?
In your ShowingTime profile there will be a section titled “Listing Agent Preferences”. This is where you can select how you would like to be contacted for requests on your listings. These settings will be defaulted on all of your listings.
What are my options for being notified in ShowingTime?
You have three options to choose from for ShowingTime notifications:
- Email
- Text Messaging
- Push, which is a notification directly from the ShowingTime mobile app
You can choose one of these options, two or all three, depending on what best fits your preferences.
How do I enable text message notifications for myself?
At the top of your Profile under the “Profile Basics” section, you can enter your mobile phone number in the “Text Message” field. Then select “Long SMS” or “Short SMS”.
The “Short SMS” will provide a short, single text message with an external link you can click to see further information.
“Long SMS” will provide all of the ShowingTime notification information via text message (no external link), but be mindful that this information may span more than one text message.
What if my seller wants to be notified about requested showings?
A seller can be added to any listing under an “Appointment Required” appointment type. This allows sellers to be part of the selling process by either confirming requests or simply being notified of showings.
To add your seller, go to the “Listing Setup” tab and click “Add New Owner/Occupant”. Be sure to indicate the seller’s notification preferences for requests, confirmations and cancellations.
Do not forward your “Listing Agent” version of emails to your sellers; they have a separate template with limited access.
Why am I not receiving email notifications for my listings?
The most common reason why emails are not received is because they get caught in your spam/junk email filter. If this is the case, please make sure your email provider is not blocking inbound emails from ShowingTime. In addition, check to make sure that your email address is correct in your profile.
Keep watching NewsReal and Matrix News & Alerts for more information about ShowingTime! For an archive of RAHB ShowingTime resources, click here.
Feb 20, 2018 | DS, Matrix |
Have you seen the Real Estate Trend Indicator report in Matrix?
This report provides information about the number of sales within defined price ranges, according to number of bedrooms:
The average price of sales according to the number of bedrooms:
And a range of days on market, and the number of properties sold in those date ranges:
You can find the Real Estate Trend Indicator under the Market Reports tab on your Matrix home page. Check it out!
Feb 20, 2018 | DS, RAHB News |
Recently, the Ontario Government released a new standardized lease agreement for private residential leases which includes single and semi-detached houses, apartment buildings, rented condos and secondary units.
Effective April 30, 2018, all leases used by a landlord must be the new standardized lease. For any lease that is signed after this date that is not the standard lease, the tenant will have the right to ask the landlord for a standardized lease in writing. The landlord is required to provide one within 21 days of the request. If one is not provided, the tenant can withhold one month’s rent.
Flexibility is Key
When the Government announced they were creating a standardized lease, OREA worked closely with the Ministry of Housing and participated in their consultations. It was important for OREA to ensure that landlords and tenants be given some flexibility in the terms of the lease. The government responded by including “additional items” section in the standardized lease.
Impact on OREA’s Forms
OREA’s Standard Forms Committee will meet in the coming months to discuss what revisions will need to be made to the Association’s clauses and forms to accommodate this change.
For example, Form 400 – Agreement to Lease – Residential will be reviewed to ensure that any changes that are required will be made. In addition, all of OREA’s Standard Clauses related to residential leases will be reviewed for possible revisions. We will continue to keep you posted as OREA provides further updates in the coming weeks.
You can learn more about the new standard lease by visiting the Ministry of Housing’s website.
Feb 20, 2018 | DS, Member Services, RAHB News |
RAHB President Jack Loft had his fifth member lunch at the Powerhouse Restaurant in Stoney Creek with Abby Evans and Larry Paletta (Re/Max Escarpment Realty Inc.). Jack reports that Abby and Larry are very active members who want to see the Board raise professionalism in the Association and keep members informed of Board direction. They are happy with tech support through RAHB.
For your chance to have lunch with the RAHB President, email your name to [email protected]!
Feb 15, 2018 | DS, Matrix, MLS®, Stats & Technology |
We are pleased to announce that on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 ShowingTime will be available in the RAHB Matrix system!
What is ShowingTime?
ShowingTime is an industry-leading showing request system that will allow REALTORS® to directly schedule a property showing when they are logged in to the RAHB Matrix system. ShowingTime will simplify the showing request and confirmation process, so both listing and Co-operating REALTORS® can work more efficiently.
What are the Benefits of ShowingTime?
For listing salespeople/brokers:
- Generate property showing requests 24/7
- Eliminate repetitive calls regarding property availability
- Automatically notify your sellers about upcoming showings and feedback from those showings
For members showing listings:
- Point and click/tap to request a showing 24/7
- Control your showing schedule
- Review showing instructions beforehand
- Communicate more efficiently with listings brokers
- Work on the go with the ShowingTime mobile app (download from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store)
Where Can I Learn How to Use ShowingTime?
Registration is now open for ShowingTime Training Webinars! We have three FREE half-hour webinars scheduled for the following dates:
Tuesday, March 6 (10 a.m.)
Wednesday, March 7 (11 a.m.)
Thursday, March 8 (2 p.m.)
[Click here to register]
If you can’t make the scheduled training sessions, a webinar recording will be circulated at a later date for your convenience. Watch for more information about Showing Time in the coming weeks – check NewsReal and Matrix News & Alerts for updates!
Feb 13, 2018 | DS |
Ontario is introducing a new, simple standard lease that will be mandatory for private residential leases signed on or after April 30, 2018, including tenancies in single and semi-detached houses, apartment buildings, rented condominiums and secondary units (such as basement apartments).
Click here to read the full release.
Feb 13, 2018 | CREA/OREA/RECO News, DS |
Have you seen the new CREA WEBForms®? WEBForms® has a new and improved look and is available everywhere on almost any device.
Check it out here: https://webforms.realtorlink.ca/webforms5/kits/
Feb 13, 2018 | DS, Member Services, RAHB News |
RAHB President Jack Loft had his fourth member lunch with Doug Tunis (Royal LePage State Realty). Jack reports that Doug came prepared and had many good ideas regarding professionalism in the real estate industry. For your chance to have lunch with the RAHB President, email your name to [email protected].
Feb 8, 2018 | DS, RAHB News |
Did you know you will be voting on changes to the RAHB Bylaw at the Annual General Meeting Wednesday, March 28, 2018? To learn more about the changes and why they are important, watch this video update from RAHB President Jack Loft and CEO George O’Neill. Stay tuned for more updates from Jack and George – they will keep you informed!
Feb 8, 2018 | DS, Matrix, MLS®, Stats & Technology |
You asked and we answered!
RAHB members enquired about creating a Client Full Report that did not include the Listing Brokerage for the use of private one-on-one market evaluations. After consultations with RECO, we are happy to announce that you can now find this report in Matrix under [NEW] Client Full (Private Setting). However, before you start using this report, we caution you to fully understand its limitations:
You cannot use this report for advertising purposes
In order to comply with REBBA 2002 Advertising Guidelines, the [NEW] Client Full (Private Setting) Report cannot be used for advertising purposes. This includes open houses or any market evaluations and related information that are openly offered to the public by whatever means.
You may use this report for private evaluations
If you are meeting with a prospective client one-on-one in a private setting, you may use the [NEW] Client Full (Private Setting) Report as a consultation tool. RECO does not consider market evaluations offered to prospective clients in a private one-on-one setting to be advertising. Therefore, market advice offered in this limited context is acceptable. However, you must exercise caution when creating informational market evaluation reports to ensure all the information is true, clear, accurate and reliable. Further, you must be cautious about sharing any form of personal information that may be contained in MLS® data.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the [NEW] Client Full (Private Setting) Report please contact our MLS® Department at (905)-667-4650 or [email protected].
Feb 7, 2018 | DS, Member Services, RAHB News |
RAHB was invited to the Province’s pre-budget consultations on Monday, January 29, 2018.
Government Relations Committee Vice-Chair Margaret Reid represented RAHB, and made seven recommendations to benefit home buyers, the real estate market and REALTORS®:
1. Increase the first-time home buyer’s Land Transfer Tax Rebate to $6,000 to increase affordability for first-time buyers.
2. Replace the proposed mandatory home energy audits with a plan for voluntary, targeted retrofits.
3. Institute a first-time buyer down payment assistance program to help young people buying their first homes.
4. Provide a land transfer tax rebate as an incentive to seniors to “right-size” into a smaller housing unit to open up larger, family-sized homes for young families and first-time buyers.
5. Remove red tape and government policies that delay construction of new housing stock to encourage more home-building.
6. Permit REALTORS® to incorporate their businesses through a personal real estate corporation (Note: a bill is now awaiting public hearings).
7. Continue the review of REBBA 2002 so the Act can be updated to reflect the modern real estate market and to bring a higher standard of professionalism to the real estate industry.
Feb 7, 2018 | DS, Member Services, RAHB News |
RAHB President Jack Loft had lunch with Afsaneh Mahboubi (RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.) at the Bread Bar on Locke Street. Jack reports that Afsaneh stressed how important it is that the Board keep members informed about the work it does, and encouraged members to get involved so they understand the efforts being made on their behalf. She also encouraged other members to attend RAHB general meetings.
For your chance to have lunch with the RAHB President, email your name to [email protected].
