TREB Committed to Community Building
Posted by: Toronto Real Estate Admin / Category: Toronto RealtorTREB President’s Column as it appears in the Toronto Star.
July 9, 2012 — The Toronto Real
Estate Board serves our city’s more than 34,000 REALTORS®,
and July marks the start of a new year at TREB, during which
I will be serving as its President.
I have been fortunate to help many people as they transition
through personal and professional cycles that involve changes
to their housing needs, during my 38 years that I have been
a REALTOR®.
Real estate is a competitive business, and being chosen to
help others with one of their most personal needs – the refuge
of a home – is a privilege that I take very seriously. It is
why, as REALTORS®, we hold ourselves to a high standard of
professionalism.
While the profession mandates that our knowledge and skills
are updated on an ongoing basis, requiring us to earn a minimum
of 24 Continuing Education credits every two years, many REALTORS®
strive beyond this requirement, earning special designations
to help us serve your unique needs. We also subscribe to a
Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice, and we’re
accountable to a provincial regulator: the Real Estate Council
of Ontario.
In addition to supporting our association’s efforts in various
areas including Education, Government Relations, and Finance,
I have served on the Real Estate Council of Ontario’s Discipline
and Appeals Committee because I believe very firmly that it
is the responsibility of every REALTOR® to offer professional,
accountable service in helping you transition to your next
home.
Fortunately, we have a number of excellent tools available
to help us provide the best service for our clients, like the
Multiple Listing Service®, Buyer Registry System, Market Watch
updates including the new MLS® Home Price Index, and online
access to land registry, assessment and new construction data.
The desire to help others is such a driving force in our profession
that you will find virtually every REALTOR® you meet plays
a key role in community life, from coaching minor league sports
to organizing neighbourhood clean-ups. Collectively, we also
contribute to a number of shelter related causes. Last year,
35 organizations benefited from our support, which incidentally,
included the construction of two TREB-sponsored Habitat for
Humanity homes. As a means of fostering a bright future for
our city, we also recognize academic achievement. This year
we awarded scholarships to support the post-secondary pursuits
of five young people. Our work with the children’s breakfast
program is also ongoing.
I look forward to offering you insight on various aspects
of the GTA real estate market in the months ahead, and if you’re
currently planning your next move, be sure to talk to a REALTOR®
– they’re not only there to help you through your transaction,
they’re committed to you and your community for the long term.
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Article source: http://www.torontorealestateboard.com/market_news/president_columns/pres_star_col/2012/071612_community_building.htm
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