Industry Members Must renew by sept. 30, 2009The deadline of September 30, 2009 to renew your registration with the Real Estate Council of Alberta is fast-approaching - are you ready? Click the appropriate link below to find out more. Real Estate and Mortgage Industry Members - CLICK HERE Real Estate Appraisal Industry Members - CLICK HERE MESSAGE FROM COUNCILRALPH SALOMONS, CHAIRAn Alberta brokerage adopted designated agency on September 1, 2009. Research Uncovers Positive Relationships Between Consumers and Mortgage BrokersThe findings of RECA focus groups confirm that consumers have a positive view of the mortgage brokerage industry. Information Bulletin: Conduct that Harms the Integrity of the IndustryAn industry member must not engage in conduct that undermines public confidence in the industry, harms the integrity of the industry, or brings the industry into disrepute. Real Estate Act and Rules Apply to Blog ContentIndustry members have an obligation to not make representations or carry on conduct that is reckless or intentional and that misleads or deceives any person, or is likely to do so. RECA Staff Plan Attendance at 2009 and 2010 TradeShowsRECA will once again be on-hand to answer industry member questions at industry trade shows throughout 2009 and 2010. Lifetime Withdrawals from IndustrYRecent withdrawals from the industry pursuant to s.54 of the Real Estate Act. case summariesCase summaries are published in accordance with section 55 of the Real Estate Act. Decisions are publicized to enhance the transparency of RECA’s disciplinary process and to assure consumers there is an effective framework in place to deal with breaches of the Real Estate Act. |
Education CornerThe next real estate and mortgage broker Re-Licensing Education Program (REP) courses will be Real Estate Update 2009-2010 and Mortgage Broker Update 2009-2010. RECA Investigator Wins ARELLO AwardRon Lawson, investigations coordinator of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA), has been selected as the 2009 recipient of the ARELLO® Investigator of the Year award. CONTACT RECAThe Regulator is published by the Real Estate Council of Alberta. Please forward any questions regarding the content of the Regulator, or any questions regarding licensing or mandatory education, to info@reca.ca. Please forward your comments and suggestions for our next issue of the Regulator, and any broken links, to communications@reca.ca.
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