Archive for the 'CREA' Category

CREA votes overhaul of the rules!

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

HomeZilla is excited about the changes coming to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). More options for Canadians trying to buy and sell a home is always good and CREA has certainly come out strong in favour of change.
CREA’s membership has spoken,” says Georges Pahud, incoming president of the group. “CREA accepts the results [...]

CREA versus Competition Bureau

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Today is the day for CREA’s vote on changes to satisfiy the Competition Bureau claims that the industry is a ‘monopoly’. Over 300 representatives are in Ottawa for the voting. If the boards line up along provincial boundries, which they often do, then a “No” vote by Ontario and Quebec could make for a quick [...]

CREA, Competition Bureau, and Buyers

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

March 22nd is coming up fast and it is going to bring excitement to the Canadian real estate market. Unfortunately, the Competition Bureau, while actively “encouraging” CREA to change, is only trying to make changes that help the seller. Why is nobody looking our for the home buyers?
At CREA’s AGM on March 22nd, members are [...]

Awkward CREA Interview!

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

It is an exciting time for the Canadian Real Estate industry. The Competition Bureau is looking at making some big changes to the industry. So, why does CREA have such BAD messaging to the press? It seems CREA wants to lose the fight with the Competition Bureau. How do real estate agents feel about CREA [...]