Dec 7, 2012 | Member Services |
Karan Barker was a 25-year employee and former CEO of the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington. She passed away in 2001. During her time with the association, Karan was involved in setting up the scholarship program that now bears her name. She was active on committees at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association and the Ontario Real Estate Association. Karan received both the Tony Kafun Award from OREA and the W. Frank Johns Award from CREA, both presented to the top executive officers in the industry.
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Dec 7, 2012 | Member Services |
NEW Items!
Door Hangers
- Will fit on door knob or door handle.
- Die cut to hold business card.
- Size: 4″ W x 10 1/2″ H
Open House
- Lets prospective buyers know they can come right in.
- Side 1: Open House Please Come In
- Side 2: Open House Please Come In And Remove Your Shoes
Pets Inside
- Can be put on front door or any interior door to let REALTORS® know where pets are.
- Side 1: Pets Inside Please Contact Listing Agent with Any Questions
Only 75¢ each*
Did you know?
The Member’s Guide is an Association publication produced on a quarterly basis. It contains a wealth of up-to-date information:
- Office and Member rosters
- Monthly statistics
- Cumulative sales summary for the current year
- Directory of surrounding Boards and information sharing Boards
- Industry affiliations
- Staff directory
- RAHB boundaries for districts, with pertinent information for each district
- Tax rates
The Member’s Guide is available only to RAHB members, and only by advanced order.
Pre-order deadline is January 7, 2013 for the January 2013 issue of the Member’s Guide.
This is the only issue with the complete list of 2012 cumulative sales.
Only $11.00 each*
Mark your calendar!
Realty Shoppe Closure
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!
Dec 7, 2012 | Member Services |
RAHB has been receiving calls from members who are experiencing situations which are not covered by rules or regulations but where common sense and courtesy would seem to be in order. Two situations in particular keep coming up: (more…)
Nov 8, 2012 | Member Services |
Have you ever gone into one of your listed properties after another member has shown it and found furniture moved, the lights on or an item has been broken? Or worse, have your seller call and report something has been broken or their belongings have been moved or handled? (more…)
Nov 8, 2012 | Member Services |
What a great gift and a great deal!
2013 Hamilton & Area Entertainment books
Only $16.00 ea.
The Entertainment Book has also gone MOBILE. You now have 3 ways to save:
- Book
- Phone – just by downloading the FREE mobile app, and registering your card, you can redeem from your phone
- Online
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
2013 Daily Planner
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*
Advance Notice – Realty Shoppe Closure
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 [email protected], to place your order for the above items.
Nov 8, 2012 | Member Services |
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:
- an overview of the services available at the One-Stop
- update/report card on the Open for Business Sub-Committee
- short, medium and long-term actions
- changes to the processes (i.e. Non-Existent Property Records as it relates to Change of Use; and Legal Non-Conforming status and Temporary Occupancy)
- update on the most recent proposed changes to the Zoning By-law, recommending reducing or relaxing parking requirements in strategic areas where investment needs to be encouraged (i.e. BIA areas, James St. N. and S.).
LIMITED SEATING – REGISTER TODAY
Register by email to [email protected] no later than November 23, 2012.
Nov 8, 2012 | Member Services, RAHB News |
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…)
Oct 9, 2012 | Member Services |
#1 Marketing Product
2013 Tear-Off Calendar Magnets are now in stock!
6 designs to choose from – while quantities last
- A great way to market your business: remove the cover from the adhesive magnet and attach your card
- Your clients will appreciate the handy calendar with vibrant full-color photography and memo lines
- Each page has either a Home Tip/Recipe/Quote (depending on the calendar ordered)
- Removable magnet punch-out reduces mailing cost and makes 2 products out of 1! Use the punch-out as a second Business Card magnet.
- Calendar begins November/12.
- Canadian holidays indicated.
- Emergency and Important Numbers page
- Envelope included.
Call the Realty Shoppe at 905.529.5979 to reserve now!
First come, first served!
Only $0.35 each!
Oct 9, 2012 | Member Services |
Hamilton
Background
On January 1, 2007, the Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (Bill 130) made significant changes to the Municipal Act, 2001, including changing Part IV (Licences) respecting business licensing and the regulations under this Part. These changes included eliminating the portion which had prohibited municipalities from licensing the business of renting residential units.
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Oct 9, 2012 | Member Services |
CREA Trademarks – Know the Rules
How do you know when you are using the term REALTOR® correctly? Here’s a quick way to check.
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Oct 9, 2012 | Member Services |
Join CMHC at their Hamilton Housing Outlook Seminar for housing forecasts that will inform your business strategy in 2013.
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Oct 9, 2012 | Member Services, RAHB News |
