A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know about Making Your Own Video – 3 CE Credits
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$45 + HST
view the video – http://www.easywebvideo.com/53ea291d
iPad Agent – 3 CE Credits
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
$99 + HST Early Bird*, $139+ HST Regular Price
*Register prior to May 20 for early bird price
Register now by emailing [email protected].
The Greater Golden Horseshoe is one of the fastest growing regions of North America. It is a leading global nexus for employment, trade, culture and research, and attracts people and jobs because of its range of economic opportunities and high quality of life. With such an increase comes a greater demand for supporting
infrastructure such as transit, roads, sewers, energy and a full range of community amenities.
Is the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe on track? Come and hear industry leaders provide commentary on the successes, challenges and opportunities.
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Thursday, May 7, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Rd. W.,
Burlington, ON
7:45 a.m. – registration
8 a.m. – buffet breakfast
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Keynote Speaker:
Glenn Miller, FCIP, RPP
– Director, Canadian Urban Institute
Canadian Commercial Network Update:
Ron Abraham, CREA Regional Director (Ontario)
and member of the Canadian Commercial Committee
Economic Development Panel:
Neil Everson, – Director, Economic Development Division, Planning and Economic Development Department, City of Hamilton
Frank McKeown – Executive Director, Burlington Economic Development Corporation
John Regan – Manager, Economic Development and Tourism, Haldimand County
Event Sponsors:
Register online by April 30, 2015
Here are some of the highlights from REALTOR® CONNECTIONS 2015, held Tuesday, March 24 at the Hamilton Convention Centre.
RAHB AGM
Professional Development
CONNECTIONS Café
Trade Show
Realty Shoppe
Member Services
Inside the Exhibit Hall
Outside the Exhibit Hall
Winners!
(l-r) RAHB President Donna Bacher with:
CONNECTIONS Café draw for HP Stream 7 tablet
Heather Cianciolo, Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Real Estate
X6 Laser Distance Meter
Bonnie McAuley, Coldwell Banker-Burnhill Realty
2016 RAHB dues
Irena Kovaleva, Right at Home Realty
Realty Shoppe – gift baskets with goods worth approximately $180 each
Ruth Morehouse, Royal LePage G. Bruce Macdonald Real Estate;
Sharon Musson-Maxted, Royal LePage State Realty;
Ted Fletcher Jr., Realty Network: 100 Inc.
Charity Auction draws
Beaded necklace & bracelet
Steve Azmier, RE/MAX Escarpment Realty;
$50 Ancaster Mill gift certificate
Jack Mills, Jim Mills Real Estate;
$250 Vartanian Rugs gift certificate
Doris Chiu, Royal LePage State Realty;
Autographed Blue Rodeo poster and t-shirt
Paul Martindale, Wink Properties & Realty Inc.;
Two tickets for Def Leppard
Rose Cipriani, RE/MAX Escarpment Realty.
Representatives from RAHB’s Government Relations Committee will be meeting with local MPPs in early April to ask for support for an amendment to REBBA 2002 which would allow real estate salespeople to incorporate.
A study by the Centre for Spatial Economics found that Personal Real Estate Corporations (PRECs) will have a small but positive impact on Ontario’s economy. The study found incorporation would increase provincial revenue by $0.8 million to $2 million annually, and would increase Ontario’s GDP by an average $9 to $25 million annually. In addition, PRECs will create 33 to 89 new jobs per year.
In Ontario, other regulated professionals such as chartered accountants, lawyers, health professionals, social workers, mortgage brokers, insurance agents and others can form personal corporations. Since 2008, B.C., Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia have all moved to allow real estate salespeople to incorporate.
Our Government Relations representatives will be asking MPPS to amend the legislation and treat Ontario REALTORS® more fairly.
NEW Lo
ck box now available!
Portable key safe provides secure storage of keys or access cards
Only $29.50* each
NOTE: Closing the weather cover does not secure the lid and contents. The lockbox combination must be entered both to OPEN and to CLOSE the lockbox securely.
Reduced for Clearance!
Home Sweet Home 2015 Calendar Magnet
100 @ $16.50* = 16.5¢ each or 25¢* each if sold individually
Take advantage of this blow out sale price for a marketing campaign or for open houses.
* All applicable taxes are extra. Prices subject to change.
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
T.: 905.529.5979 F.: 905.529.7109
E.: [email protected]
Apartment Expert: Prospecting for and Selling Rental Apartments – 3 CE Credits
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$45 + HST
Master iPad Bootcamp – 3 CE Credits
Monday, April 13, 2015
9 a.m. – Noon
$45 + HST
iPad AGENT® – 3 CE Credits
Monday, April 13, 2015
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$45 + HST
Effective Listing Presentation
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$45 + HST
Accredited Senior Agent (ASA) Designation – 11 CE Credits
Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, 2015
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. both days
$299.00 + HST (includes lunch both days)
More Information
A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know about Making Your Own Video – 3 CE Credits
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$45 + HST
http://www.easywebvideo.com/53ea291d
Master LinkedIn Bootcamp – 3 CE Credits
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
9 a.m. – Noon
$99 + HST
Master Facebook Bootcamp – 3 CE Credtis
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$99 + HST
Introduction to Blogging – 3 CE Credits
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$45 + HST
All courses will be held at the RAHB office, McCullough Rooms (lower level). Register by emailing Angela at [email protected].
Professional Development
Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – Lower Level
C – Chambers Room M – McCullough Room
Designation Course
To register for above courses, email Angela at
[email protected] or call 905.529.8101 x233
Board of Directors, Committee and Task Force Meetings
Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – First Floor
T – Thompson Room P – Purnell Room
Upcoming Events
RAHB Office Closures
Friday, April 3, 2015 for Good Friday
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported 1079 property sales processed through the RAHB Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) system in February. This represents a 13.9 per cent increase in sales compared to February of last year.
There were 1450 properties listed in February, an increase of 2.6 per cent compared to the same month the year prior. End-of-month listing inventory was 11.3 per cent lower than last February.
“The record cold month of February didn’t keep the buyers away,” said RAHB CEO Ross Godsoe. “Sales were not only up from last year, but were about five per cent higher than the average for the month of February.”
Seasonally adjusted* sales of residential properties were 10.9 per cent higher than the same month of the previous year, with the average sale price up 9.6 per cent for the month. Seasonally adjusted numbers of new listings were 1.9 per cent higher than the same month the year prior.
Seasonally adjusted data for residential properties for the month of February, 2015:
Actual overall residential sales were 13.2 per cent higher than the previous year at the same time. Residential freehold sales were 15 per cent higher than last February while sales in the condominium market saw an increase of 5.2 per cent.
“While there were more new listings in February of this year than there were last February, new listings are still about 12 per cent lower than the 10-year average for the month,” added Godsoe. “That is having an impact on the listing inventory. The higher than average sales coupled with lower than average new listings plus continued low listing inventory is keeping our area firmly in a seller’s market.”
The average price of freehold properties showed an increase of 10.1 per cent compared to the same month the previous year; the average sale price in the condominium market increased by 3.2 per cent when compared to the same period.
The average sale price is based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold in the RAHB market area. Average sale price information can be useful in establishing long term trends, but should not be used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value.
The average days on market decreased from 44 to 36 days in the freehold market and from 41 to 37 days in the condominium market when compared to the same month the previous year.
Year to date, sales are 3.9 per cent higher compared to the same two-month period last year; listings are flat to last year and the average sale price is 9.8 per cent higher for the period.
Every community in RAHB’s market area has its own localized residential market. Please refer to the accompanying chart for residential market activity in select areas in RAHB’s jurisdiction.
*Seasonal adjustment removes normal seasonal variations, enabling analysis of monthly changes and fundamental trends in the data.
Established in 1921, the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) represents more than 2,700 real estate brokers and sales representatives from Hamilton, Burlington and outlying areas. Members of the association may use the REALTOR® trademark, which identifies them as real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict code of ethics. The association operates the local Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) and provides ongoing professional education courses for its members. In addition, RAHB is an active participant in the Home Ownership Affordability Partnership (HOAP) and holds an annual auction in support of local charities. Advertisements of local MLS® property listings and information about the services provided by a REALTOR® can be found at www.REALTOR.ca. More information about RAHB is available at www.rahb.ca.
Your Realty Shoppe has a great selection of
Feature Sheet Stands
Display your 8 ½ x 11 feature sheets prominently:
Multiple sheet without business card pocket
$6.80*
Multiple sheet with business card pocket
$8.55*
Letter – 3-tier
$21.00*
All-in-one
A unique product that combines a single sheet slant frame to permanently display an 8” x 11” sheet, with multiple sheet stand design, an extra high front to keep pages standing upright and a business card pocket.
$9.95*
Congratulations to Luvino Uy of Apex Results Realty Inc., winner of the Realty Shoppe’s Customer Appreciation Day draw for a gift basket valued at $55. Light refreshments and free give aways were enjoyed by all who dropped by on February 10.
Light refreshments and
free give aways were
enjoyed by all who
dropped by on
February 10.
* All applicable taxes are extra. Prices subject to change.
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
T.: 905.529.5979 F.: 905.529.7109
E.: [email protected]
Register now for these great courses:
Master LinkedIn
Tuesday, March 10, 9 a.m. – Noon
$99 + HST for registrations before March 4; $139 + HST after March 4, 3 CE’S
Hands-on training*- Bring your laptop or tablet
Registration Form
Master Facebook
Tuesday, March 10, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$99 + HST before March 4; $139 +HST after March 4, 3 CE’s
Hands-on training* – Bring your laptop or tablet
Registration Form
Point2 – Maximize Your Online Exposure
Wednesday, March 25, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m
Free
Registration Form
Apartment Expert
Wednesday, April 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m
$45 + HST, 3 CE’s
Registration Form
Master iPad Bootcamp
Monday, April 13, 9 a.m. – Noon
$79 + HST for registrations before April 7; $99 + HST after April 7, 3 CE’s
Hands-on training* – Bring your iPad
Registration Form
iPad Agent
Monday, April 13, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$99 + HST for registrations before April 7; $139 + HST after April 7, 3 CE’s
Hands-on training* – Bring your iPad
Registration Form
Effective Listing Presentations
Tuesday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$45 + HST, 3 CE’s
Registration Form
Accredited Senior Agent (ASA) Designation
Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. both days
$299 + HST – Seating is limited
Registration Form
A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know about Making Your Own Video
Tuesday, May 5, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 3 CE’s
$45 + HST
Registration Form
Watch Michael Krisa’s invitation to attend this course. (http://www.easywebvideo.com/53ea291d)
All sessions held at the RAHB office, McCullough Rooms (lower level).
To register, use the links to the Registration Forms (above) or contact Angela at the RAHB office ([email protected] or 905.529.8101 x233).
AGM, Conference and Trade Show
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Badge pick up begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Hamilton Convention Centre
1 Summer’s Lane, Hamilton
FREE for members who register by midnight Sunday, March 8 $30 for RAHB members registering after midnight Sunday, March 8
And there’s more!
* Share an idea and enter the draw at CONNECTIONS Café.
All this is FREE for RAHB members who register by midnight March 8, 2015. Complete details and all the fine print are on our website at www.rahb.ca/eventssponsors/realtor-connections/
Register online at http://registration.rahb.ca/MainList.aspx