by Jamie Burke | Nov 6, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Products, Technology
Simon Fiore wasn’t trying to disrupt the real estate industry when he was sitting in his office at Re/Max Associates in Winnipeg back in 2017. He was simply another realtor struggling with the task all realtors dread doing the most: filling out FINTRAC paperwork....
by Jordana Springgay | Dec 22, 2022 | News
QUICK HITS The Canadian government has released regulations ahead of a ban on non-Canadians buying residential property, which is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. The regulations outline exemptions for temporary residents who meet certain requirements,...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 25, 2022 | News
QUICK HITS LeHomes Realty in Vancouver, B.C. is facing more than $550,000 in fines for anti-money laundering violations committed by Pan Pacific Platinum Real Estate and LaBoutique Realty Ltd., according to FINTRAC. Cathay Pacific Realty Ltd. is facing $206,250...
by MarkWeisleder | Jan 10, 2022 | Featured, Legal Issues
The FINTRAC updates announced on June 1, 2021 must be complied with by real estate agents and brokerages across Canada starting on April 1, 2022. Here are answers to five of the most frequently asked questions I receive when conducting FINTRAC updates for brokerages...
by Jim McCaughan | May 18, 2021 | Featured, Guest Columns
As a real estate professional, you know the value you bring to buyers and sellers. It’s time to share what you do with your potential clients. During my career I have heard many versions of these two questions: “Why should I pay a Realtor to sell my property?” and...
