For the RECOrd Spring 2013

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F O R
T H E
RECOrd
PUBLISHED BY THE REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF ONTARIO • SPRING 2013
VOTE IN RECO’S 2013
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Mark your calendars for
RECO’s 16th Annual General
Meeting on June 20
New education program
to feature rich media and
interactivity
Registrar’s bulletin covers
STIGMA IN REAL ESTATE
ADVERTISING
COMPLIANCE
INCREASES TWO-FOLD
WITH STREAMLINED
GUIDELINES AND
RESOURCES
Following a comprehensive advertising
review in 2010, which included an
examination of a random sampling
of more than 3,000 registrant
advertisements from across Ontario,
the Real Estate Council of Ontario
(RECO) identified common trends
for non-compliance in registrant
advertising.
With these findings in mind, in
September 2011, RECO introduced new
advertising guidelines for registrants.
The new, streamlined guidelines apply
consistently to all forms of advertising,
regardless of the medium.
To make it easier than ever to create
compliant advertisements, RECO also
produced an advertising checklist and
a multimedia presentation that
break down each element of the
requirements.
To gauge the effectiveness of the
streamlined advertising guidelines,
RECO conducted a follow-up review
in early 2013. The results were very
encouraging, with a 135 per cent
increase in the rate of compliance.
Furthermore, the average number
of infractions per advertisement has
dropped by 64 per cent.
“With advertising being such a
crucial part of many registrants’
business development plans, it’s
important to double check that what
you’re putting out there is compliant
with the Real Estate and Business
Brokers Act, 2002,” says Deputy
Registrar Bruce Matthews. “The
advertising guidelines, checklist and
multimedia presentation are readily
available and should be referenced
when planning any sort of
advertising activity.”
For more information, the advertising
guidelines and accompanying resources
can be found on MyWeb and on
RECO’s website.
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Avoid these most common
advertising problems:
• 1
6% Brokerage name violations (i.e.,
brokerage name not present, not
clear/prominent or not as registered)
• 12% Brokerage designation
violations (i.e., word “Brokerage”
not present)
• 1
0% Violations related to
comparative claims about status,
performance, etc.
• 8
% Individual designation violations
(i.e., word “Broker” or “Salesperson”
not present)
• 7% Violations related to awards
REGISTRAR’S BULLETIN COVERS
STIGMA IN REAL ESTATE
The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) has issued a new Registrar’s bulletin explaining
how real estate professionals representing both buyers and sellers should approach issues
surrounding stigma. The bulletin defines stigma in a real estate context as, “a non-physical,
intangible attribute of a property, which may elicit a psychological or emotional response on
the part of a potential buyer.”
What one person might find completely
unacceptable may not be of any
concern to another. That’s why real
estate professionals are advised to
discuss their buyer’s specific needs or
requirements and any concerns and
issues related to purchasing a property.
While there is no legislation or case
law in Ontario to suggest that a seller,
or their representative, is required to
disclose the existence of stigmas to
buyers, sellers should seek legal advice
if they believe a stigmatizing issue may
become a factor in selling the property.
Buyers are ultimately responsible for
ensuring that the property they are
acquiring is suitable for their needs.
RECO recommends that the real estate
professional and buyer conduct their
own investigation, which could include
asking direct questions to the seller or
their real estate representative.
Ultimately, taking a proactive and
well-documented approach to
stigmatizing issues will minimize risk.
Find the bulletin under the Registration
tab of MyWeb and RECO’s website.
RECO NEEDS YOUR
PHYSICAL ADDRESS,
PO BOXES NOT VALID FOR REGISTRATION
It’s important to remember that the
address for service you provide to the
Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO)
for registration must be a physical
address. There are times when RECO
may need to deliver documents
requiring a signature, such as a legal
notice from the Registrar. A numbered
post office box is not acceptable.
It’s important that RECO has your
current address on file. If your address
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for service changes, you must submit
a Notice of Address Change form to
RECO within five days. The fillable form
is available on MyWeb and on RECO’s
website for download.
NEW EDUCATION PROGRAM
TO FEATURE RICH MEDIA
AND INTERACTIVITY
On August 1st, the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) will introduce a new online
mandatory continuing education program, but even registrants who have experienced
online education before may be surprised by the interactivity it will provide.
“Online education has made
impressive advances in the past
few years,” says RECO Registrar
Joseph Richer. “That progress will
enable RECO to provide an online
program with rich media, useful tools
and a high level of interactivity.”
Course content will go far beyond
basic text, to include audio and visual
content, interactive elements and
real-world scenarios that will make it
easier for registrants to absorb content.
Text within courses will be available
with voiceover for registrants who learn
better by listening. And courses will
offer useful tools and guides that
registrants can use in their day-today work.
“We understand that everybody learns
differently, so we’re designing the
system to be flexible,” says Richer.
“In addition, statistics show that
registrants are very open to online
learning.”
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CONFIRMING IDENTITY
Before starting the online program,
registrants must declare their identity.
Making a false declaration to allow
someone else to take the program
would be a clear violation of the Real
Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002.
RECO will investigate allegations of this
nature and take appropriate action,
which could include refusal to
renew registration.
Under the current continuing
education program, the RECO
Update Course is provided by the
Ontario Real Estate Association
(OREA). OREA offers the course in
both classroom and online formats.
Last year 46 per cent of registrants
chose to complete the course online.
Under the new program, RECO will
directly administer the update course,
along with electives. The content
will focus on consumer protection,
regulatory matters and current industry
issues. Online education will ensure
that registrants across Ontario receive
consistent education on these
crucial topics.
For courses that deal with local issues
and other non-regulatory aspects of the
real estate business, registrants will
continue to turn to courses from
third-party education providers offered
in a variety of delivery formats.
“Research shows that technology is
essential for success in the real estate
industry,” says Richer. “The mandatory
program is tightly focused so that those
who enjoy in-class interaction can
pursue additional learning from
third-party providers.”
RECO’s new mandatory continuing education program:
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Focused on consumer protection, regulatory matters and current industry issues
Modest cost of $44 for access to all content
Convenient access anytime, from anywhere and at your own pace
Easy tracking of progress via MyWeb
Easy-to-use with visual, audio and interactive elements to enhance learning
Two-year transition period
For more information about the transition to the new mandatory continuing education program visit www.reco.on.ca
RECO NEEDS TO KNOW IF YOUR
registration information changes
Under the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA 2002), registered real estate professionals and brokerages are
obligated to notify the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), in writing, of any material changes to their application
information within five days of the occurrence.
Material changes include (but are not limited to):
• A change of address for the brokerage
• A broker of record change
• A transfer or termination of a broker or salesperson
• A change in a registrant’s address for service, including e-mail address
• A criminal charge against a registrant
RECO recently updated the registration forms. To avoid delays, be sure to use the latest forms available on MyWeb under the
Registration tab or on RECO’s website under the Industry Professional Registration menu. If you have questions related to the
forms or process, please e-mail [email protected].
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Mark your calendars for RECO’s
16th Annual General
Meeting on June 20
Can’t attend in person?
The Real Estate Council of Ontario’s
Questions should be of general
(RECO) Board of Directors is pleased
interest. Questions related to an
to invite you to RECO’s 16th Annual
individual, a specific situation or
RECO’s AGM will be available for
General Meeting (AGM), to be held on
regulatory action against a specific
real-time streaming. Simply visit
Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Old Mill
registrant cannot be addressed at a
www.reco.on.ca on June 20th at
Inn in Toronto.
public meeting.
10 a.m. to connect to the feed.
The registration desk will be open at 9
While RECO will make every effort to
available on RECO’s website in the
a.m. and the meeting will begin at 10
respond to a variety of questions, due
days following the AGM.
a.m. A light continental breakfast will
to time constraints, it is possible
be served between 9 and 10 a.m.
that not all of the questions can be
If you have a question you would like
addressed at the meeting. Also, similar
brought forward, please submit it to
questions will not be repeated.
[email protected] by June 13th. Be sure
A recorded version will also be made
After the formal business has been
conducted, a Q&A session will take
to include your full name and the name
place. This is an opportunity to
Attendees will also have an
ask RECO’s Board of Directors
opportunity to meet with RECO’s
and management questions
Directors and management before
about programs, services and
and after the meeting. We hope
industry issues.
you can join us.
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of your brokerage.
Vote in RECO’s 2013
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Voting in RECO’s Election of Directors is now open and will remain open until 4:30 p.m.
on May 16, 2013.
Voting instructions were issued via e-mail in early April by Computershare, the company responsible for the election process.
Instructions included a unique voter control number, necessary to complete the voting process, and a website link to login and
vote. Voting is being conducted online only.
For questions related to the voting process or if you have misplaced your unique voter control number, please contact:
Shirley Tom, Computershare 416-263-9594 [email protected]
HERE ARE YOUR CANDIDATES
Below are profiles of each of the candidates running in the 2013 Election of Directors. The content contained in the candidate
profiles was supplied by each candidate.
Region 1
ROBERT JOSEPH BUCKLER, Salesperson, Thornhill
Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd., Brokerage
E-mail: [email protected]
Years Registered: 2.5
Area(s) of expertise, committee experience (RECO, real
estate, other), additional comments:
I have been in the real estate industry for almost ten years,
initially focused on condominium management. As a
residential Realtor® now specializing in condominium sales, and through my consulting
firm, Beredan Management & Consulting Inc., I provide a variety of condominium
consulting services. To my knowledge, I am the only Realtor who serves as a
Court-Appointed Administrator for condominium corporations where I replace the
Board of Directors to rehabilitate a troubled condominium community back to health.
In addition, I provide services to condominium developers, management companies,
and owners, as well as answer condominium questions from my Realtor colleagues.
I have and continue to volunteer in many industry-related committees, most recently
being appointed to two Work Groups and the Expert Panel of the government’s Stage
2 Review of the Condominium Act. I am also an OREA instructor for the Property
Management course, teach Condominium Law for the Association of Condominium
Managers of Ontario and have developed and delivered course curricula for many years.
I am seeking election on the RECO Board again this year to work on behalf of Realtors
in two areas:
1. T o ensure that the RECO’s new professional development approach benefits Realtors
so that we are better equipped to provide the highest quality service to our clients;
and
2. W
ith the shift to more condominium transactions than ever before, I would like
to utilize my experience and knowledge to help RECO address the changing
marketplace so we are better able to prepare consumers when they move into
their condominium.
I hope that I can count on your support. If you have any questions about my election
platform, please feel free to contact me.
SAM DHILLON, Broker, Brampton
AJ Lamba Realty Group Inc., Brokerage
Years Registered: 12
Chairperson – Parent Teacher Council – Derry West Village P.S.
Chairperson for Health & Safety Committee @ Torpharm Inc.
I have held following positions in the past
Broker of Record for AJ Lamba Realty Group
HOWARD DRUKARSH, Broker, Toronto
Right At Home Realty, Inc., Brokerage
we created the business model and strategic plan to grow the company from no
salespeople in 2004 to over 2300 today. I also sit on the Board of Directors of
the company.
Chairperson – Parent Teacher Council – James Potter P.S.
Chairperson for Social Committee @ Torpharm Inc.
Toronto Real Estate Board –
Member of Arbitration/Hearing Committee -2006/2007
Habitat For Humanity, Toronto
I have been a member of the Chair’s Advisory Council since 2011. The membership
includes senior business people from the real estate industry as well as other fields
whose role is to contribute to the Board of Directors strategic plan and advise in an
independent manner the direction the charity is pursuing.
Royal LePage/Johnston & Daniel Division
I was a member of the marketing committee responsible for the rebranding of the
Johnston & Daniel brokerage (1995) after being acquired by Royal LePage.
Member of Communication Committee – 2006/2007
Member of Arbitration/Mediation Committee – 2008/2009
Right At Home Realty, Inc.,
I am a co-founder of this brokerage. With my late business partner Arthur Bartram
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Volunteer at local temple for last 15 years
Toronto Real Estate Board-Annual General Meeting-Panel Discussion (2008)
I was invited to participate with national real estate companies executives on the future
of the industry.
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IRENE GOODMAN, Broker of Record, Toronto
Regency Park Realty Limited, Brokerage
Email: [email protected]
I have earned my FRI designation. As I take our business very seriously and have 34
years experience, I feel I have much to bring and share with the idea of enhancing our
position as realtors. I considered real estate as my profession and enjoyed the various
aspects of the business. I would like to ‘make a difference’ and would welcome the
opportunity to serve as a director.
I have been a member of the Toronto Real Estate Board in good
standing since 1979 and opened my own brokerage in 1989.
HARJIT SINGH KHALSA, Salesperson, Toronto
Homelife Superstars Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
MASOOD KHAN, Broker, Mississauga
Re/Max Legacy Realty Inc., Brokerage
Since 1980, other than selling Real Estate on full time basis,
I have also served and still serving the membership in various
capacities at RECO, TREB, OREA, MREB and other organizations, few present and
previous portfolios are listed to give you an idea of my volunteer services. Address on
MLS listing was one of my proposals to the industry.
*Member – RECO’s Discipline and Appeals Committee under REBBA 2002 for the
past 6 years
*Member – RECO Discipline and Appeals Committee under By-Law No. 10
*Vice-Chair – TREB’s Professional Standards Hearing Committee,
also served as a member of Ethics Committee
*Director – MREB, Chair Political Affairs Committee, also served Ethics,
Arbitration, Membership committees
RAJINDER LALL, Broker of Record, Toronto
Sector Realty Inc., Brokerage
Experienced (24+ years) IT professional, Entrepreneur, selling Residential and
Commercial Real Estate since 2002. Administrator of a big brokerage (570+agents) and
very well known among local Realtors as an Information resource, Career coach and a
Problem solver. Knowledge, Hard work, Honesty, Professionalism and Creative thinking
are what you can expect in everything that he does. He helps local food banks and
other social organizations in creating awareness, fund-raising and technical know-how.
This highly mobile, connected, tech-savvy and knowledgeable individual is very well
suited for a high level position in professional organization that RECO is.
*Vice-Chair – City of Mississauga’s public vehicle committee (two terms/6 years)
*Chair – Canada Day Committee of South Asians
*Chair – Canadian Association of the Pakistani Media (owner Eastern News, Canada)
*Founder – Talent Search International
*President – Canadian Film Producers Inc.
*Chair – Credit Ridge Resident Association
*Director – St. John Ambulance
*Member – Skydome Advisory Committee
*Vice-Chair – Trillium Hospital Public Advisory Committee
*President – Rate Payer’s Association of Ward-06, Mississauga (15 years)
*Co-Chair – Teacher-Parent Association of Hazel McCallion School
*Director – Block Parents Association of Ontario
*Director – Canadian Helping Arms (raised funds for Hospitals, shelter, earthquake and
tsunami victims)
***City of Mississauga honoured with a street name “Khan Crescent”, recipient of
Queen’s Jubilee Medal, TREB’s Civic Service Award, City of Mississauga’s Civic Award
(3 times), International Volunteer Award, Crime Prevention Award
*SRES and Member of National Association of Realtor (NAR),
*ABR and Member of Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), a division of NAR, and
*Real Estate Institute of Canada Candidate 2013
Present Experiences and Achievements:
*Broker/Owner of Sector Realty Inc., Brokerage,
*Ten years of experience in Real Estate Sector,
BRYAN LAW, Broker of Record, Mississauga
Prodigy Realty Corporation, Brokerage
Past Experiences and Achievements:
*President of a Manufacturing Sector Corporation (3 and ½ Years),
*President of a Mortgage Corporation (1 Year),
*Vice-President of a Manufacturing Sector Corporation (1 and ½ Year),
*Supervisor experience in a Manufacturing Sector Corporation (4 Years), and
*Humber College Graduate-1991 (Industrial Maintenance Mechanic)
Professional Experience
>Specialized in commercial leasing and residential brokerage since 1994
>Certified Instructor of OREA Real Estate College, 2005 – Present
My goals:
>To provide better service to members.
>To promote members’ professionalism to the public.
>To lobby for better business environment for members.
>To better use of the resources of RECO to serve both the public and members.
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Volunteering Experience
>President of Association of Canadian Lease Auditors, 2004 – Present
>Education Committee Member of OREA, 2006 – 2007
>President, Real Estate Broker Owners Association of Ontario, 2005-2006
>Director, Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals and Business, 1999-2004
Professional Designations
>MVA-Residential, REI, CLA Education
>Bsc, LLM
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CECILIA LUU, Broker of Record, Toronto
Gold Mountain Realty Inc., Brokerage
Years Registered: 9.5
Downsview Toastmaster Club – 2012-2013 – Spring Conference Workshop:
Best Ambassador in Action – Vocal Mobility Toastmasters Club – 2012 – 2013 March
Shelter Box – Ambassador 2012-2013
Rotary Club of Etobicoke – International Committee –
2012 – 2013
TREB – Education Committee (Past)
Davenport Liberal Association – Fundraising Committee (Past) + Vice-President
Committee (Past)
Rotary Club of Toronto – Membership Committee (Past)
Queen’s Park Toastmaster Int’l Club – Area Governor (Past)
BRIAN MADIGAN, LL.B, Broker, Toronto
Re/Max West Realty Inc., Brokerage
Years Registered: 8
Real estate broker, commercial and residential, real estate
litigation advisor, expert witness, venture capitalist and
educator, approved RECO Education Provider (Disclosure Laws), Continuing Education
Developer and Instructor (Agreement, Chattels and Fixtures, Surveys, Boundaries and
Adverse Possession, Competition Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, Risk Management,
Liability under law of Torts), published over 2,600 articles on real estate for the
consumer emphasizing ethical practice by real estate practitioners, developed
independent comparative performance index for real estate; served as mediator and
ALVARO A. MALLARINO-CRUZ, MBA, Salesperson, Toronto
Your Choice Realty Corp., Brokerage
Years Registered: 2 Years 4 Months
Alvaro Mallarino-Cruz is a recognized Real Estate professional,
investor and entrepreneur with a strong financial background
spanning over 15 years. Alvaro’s involvement with the Real Estate industry dates from
2005 when Alvaro saw and realized investment opportunities in multiplex units in
Toronto.
LAWRENCE (LOU) MCDONALD, Salesperson, Port Perry
Century 21 Wenda Allen Realty, Brokerage
Years Registered: 3 Current (+3- 1976 – 1978)
Working as full-time Realtor – last 3 years (plus 3 year previous
– 1976 –1978)
arbitrator in real estate matters; accepted as expert witness by Superior Court of Justice
in Ontario related to professional standards under REBBA 2002; graduated Osgoode
Hall Law School 1974; practiced law in Toronto for 25 years, commercial and negligence
litigation, professional discipline experience as advocate, prosecutor and chair,
professional liability experience; over 1,000 court appearances including Superior
Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Appeal; closed over 5,000 real estate transactions;
served on Board of Public Hospitals, Foundations and Chairman of Investment
Committees for publicly funded pension plans, advisor to Insurers underwriting
corporate governance policies; previously Speaker, Canadian Bar Association, Lecturer,
Law Society of Upper Canada, Instructor Bar Admission Course; Director, numerous
non-profit organizations.
As a member of the RECO Board, I would encourage professionalism, foster education,
permit accredited specialization, allow personal incorporation of real estate practices.
Please confirm your commitment by exercising your right to vote!
Alvaro’s previous experience includes several years of employment in the Corporate
Finance and Strategic Consulting groups at Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche in
Toronto. Alvaro provides an exemplary service not only as a Realtor but also as
consultant and advisor to investors and homeowners. In addition, Alvaro assists other
realtors in reaching out to a more sophisticated consumer base through the use of
digital media including web, mobile and social networks.
Alvaro’s interest in contributing to RECO stems from his passion about Real Estate and
his belief that creativity and hard work are key success factors in this dynamic industry.
Alvaro has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, holds a Masters in
Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Toronto, and is a CFA
charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst)
Coordinated, Organized and Chaired Committees for National Company
Attended International Committee meetings in Canada, USA and Germany
Recruited, Vetted and Signed up over 50 Automotive Retailers in Ontario and Canada
(including execution of complex legal documents and contracts)
Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
Strong Computer Skills (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Internet)
Excellent Time Management and Negotiation Skills
Strong Business Acumen – Over 35 years of Business Experience – Retail and Wholesale
Strong abilities in establishment of goals and action plans
Worked many years in Management position for International Companies (e.g. BMW
Group Canada, General Motors of Canada, Mazda Canada)
Able to meet deadlines
Ran Small Business Enterprise as General Manager and Equity Partner for 5 years
Held District Manager positions involving Dealer Networks (Ontario & Western Canada)
STEVEN SCHMEISER, Broker, Thornhill
Homelife/Bayview Realty Inc., Brokerage
Strong meeting organization and presentation skills
Strong Business Writing skills (letters, documents and contracts)
Drafted and Published many policy and procedure manuals etc.
Active broker and Manager of successful Real Estate office and career development
trainer.
I truly have a passion for our business and my objective is to continue the quality
representation of the Real Estate Industry on the Board of Directors, and promote the
interest of Realtors, to find a balance between our industry and consumers by bouncing
ideas around and being receptive to others.
Member and Vice Chair of Arbitration Committee at the
Toronto Real Estate Board
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Region 1 continued
RICHARD SILVER, Salesperson, Toronto
Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage
2009 – 2011: Member of the MLS and Technology Council at The Canadian
Real Estate Association
2011 – Present: Member of Global Business and Alliances Committee at the National
Association of REALTORS
2012 – 2013: Past President, The Toronto Real Estate Board
2009 – Present: Member of REBAC Advisory Council at the National Association of
REALTORS
2011 – Present: Member of the Electronic Signatures Task Force at The Ontario Real
Estate Association
2011 – 2012: President, The Toronto Real Estate Board
2009 – 2011: Director of the REALTORS Care Foundation, Province of Ontario
2004 – Present: Director, The Toronto Real Estate Board
2013 – 2015: Current Member of the MLS and Technology Council at The Canadian
Real Estate Association
ROBERT SOPRONEY, Salesperson, Mississauga
Re/Max Realty Enterprises Inc., Brokerage
Miss. R.E. Board Investigation/Hearing Panel (1995-2000)
Miss. R.E. Board Director 1998/99
Miss. R.E. Board Chairman of Operations, Chair Social Committee,
Member of Nomination, Web Design Committee (MREB)
Public Vehicle Advisory Committee – Vice-Chair (City of Mississauga) – 3 Terms (9 Years)
When elected, expect duties to be carried out in a precise, conscientious manner.
No Disappointments!
Member of RECO’s Discipline and Appeals Committee
(Since 2000)
A VOTE FOR ROBERT SOPRONEY INSURES A VOICE IN RECO FOR YOU!
TREB Hearing panel (10 years)
SHELLY SRIVASTAV, Salesperson, Markham
Premier Matrix Realty Ltd., Brokerage
Years Registered: 1
2. A
Chartered Accountant in Ontario, Canada, a Certified Public Accountant from
Colorado, USA & a Chartered Accountant from India
3. Excellent knowledge of various accounting & other computer softwares
4. Serving as Treasurer on an Executive Committee since 2011
5. Serving as Secretary on another Executive Committee
1. 18 years of experience in Accounting, finance, audit &
Taxation
A volunteer for Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario’s annual Tax clinic.
SCOTT CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER, Broker, Toronto
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage
As the full time managing broker with Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc. downtown
Toronto I understand the issues face by salespeople each and every day. When elected
I will bring a common sense approach to solving these ongoing challenges and will act
as a strong advocate for change. I envision a RECO that promotes the highest levels of
skill and professionalism from its members while creating a business culture that allows
members to thrive in our changing business landscape. In my humble opinion, clarity is
the key to understanding and this is an area where I feel RECO can improve. I intend to
explore new processes and procedures at RECO that will improve clarity and help ensure
that members are able to stay in compliance with REBBA 2002. I believe that RECO
needs new ideas and a fresh perspective and that is exactly what I intend to bring
once elected.
2011 – PRESENT, Toronto Real Estate Board Professional
Standards Review Panel
2013 – PRESENT, Real Estate Council of Ontario Finance Committee
2010 – PRESENT, Manager of Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc.
Region 2
ANN FORBES ARNDT, Broker, Hamilton
HomeLife Macro Realty Inc., Brokerage
Board of Directors (2007 – 2011)
Governance Task Force/Committee (Member 2010-2011)
President (2011)
Finance Committee (Member in 2007 and 2010-2012, Chair 2010)
My background and experience within organized real estate
and other volunteer organizations has given me a solid basis
to be an effective Director. It is important to listen to all stakeholders and take different
viewpoints and ideas into consideration. I look forward to being an active participant in
the discussions that determine the strategic direction of RECO.
The following is a list of some of my committee experience:
Membership Area Representation Committee (Member 2007 – Present, Chair
2007-2009)
Ombudsman Task Force (2009)
OREA Legal Resource Committee (2012)
I have completed all the OREA Leadership courses.
Please feel free to email or call me if you would like further information regarding my
experience or if you have any questions. I would welcome the opportunity to talk
with you.
REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington:
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Region 2 continued
PETER HOFFMAN, Broker, London
Royal LePage Triland Realty, Brokerage
Currently completing my first term as a RECO Director. At RECO I chair the Finance
Committee and the Premium Stabilization Committee. In addition I have sat on the
Insurance Committee.
Volunteering:
Throughout my long career I have been actively involved in
organized real estate. Some professional highlights include: having been an OREA
instructor for licensing and Brokerage courses; elected in 1994 as President of the
London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors (LSTAR) after serving or a number of
years as Director; chaired and/or participated in virtually all of LSTAR’s committees and
task forces; recipient in 1998 of LSTAR’s Outstanding Service Award; sat on the OREA
Finance Committee.
Professionally:
In 1990 along with my then business partner opened our independent real estate
brokerage which has steadily grown to 5 locations in Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford
Counties. As co-owner of Royal LePage Triland Realty I am proud to be affiliated with
our entire team of 275 professional salespeople.
Personal:
I live in Old South London with my wife Sue and mini golden doodle puppy. Enjoy golf
and reading and proud of my two sons, both well established in their chosen careers.
After three years of steady learning as a RECO Director, I now seek reelection and feel
that I will be able to contribute even more with the experience I have gained.
Region 3
PEGGY BLAIR, Salesperson, Ottawa
Royal LePage Team Realty, Brokerage
Years Registered: 3
I was a lawyer for 30 years and have a doctorate in law. A
Harvard-trained negotiator, I taught Property Law at the
University of Ottawa as well as Mediation/Negotiations at Queens before becoming
a realtor.
I served as the Senior Legal Counsel and Director of Legal Services to a non-profit
organization with 165,000 members (the Canadian Medical Association). In that
capacity, I provided advice to a national board as well as a number of sub-committees
on a wide range of matters including Codes of Conduct and Ethics, and the fiduciary
responsibilities of board members. I am very familiar with the challenges involved in
the management of a non-profit organization.
I taught courses in Legal Ethics and Advocacy as an instructor in the Law Society of
Upper Canada’s bar admission course. I have also trained negotiators (lawyers and
others) in interest based negotiations. I was a trainer on contract to the UN in Serbia,
where I trained judges in human rights issues. I am a former member of the Canadian
Human Rights Tribunal and sat for a number of years as a Senior Adjudicator and
later Deputy Chief Adjudicator in the Indian Residential Schools process. I am highly
experienced in interpreting legislation, and have been a policy advisor to the Senate,
various Parliamentary Standing Committees, the Privy Council Office and the Royal
Commission on Aboriginal peoples. I have been named as one of Canada’s leading
lawyers in Lexpert every year since 1996, even though I no longer practice law.
Since joining Royal LePage, I have organized and hosted a number of successful
seminars on real estate in cooperation with TD Canada Trust. I developed, produced
and hosted a show on real estate on Rogers TV this past fall and winter called Ottawa
Experts: Real Estate. I am regularly interviewed by the media about real estate matters
in Ottawa. I have a strong social media presence and am a published author. Because of
my legal experience and background, I have a unique perspective to bring to the Board
as we deal with the challenges ahead.
JODY LAVOIE, Broker, Nepean
Royal LePage Team Realty, Brokerage
Years Registered: 8
In addition Mr. Lavoie was a member on the Advertising Guidelines Task Force at RECO
which worked to simplify the advertising guidelines used today. He currently sits on the
Education Review Sub Committee which revamped the Continuing Education System
while keeping it affordable and accessible to all registrants.
Mr. Lavoie began his career as a real estate salesperson in 2005 and is currently
registered as a real estate broker. He has the distinction of winning the Award of
Excellence consistently since 2009 and is currently in the top 3% of Royal LePage
agents in Canada. Jody is also an active volunteer who has served as a member on
the MLS, Arbitration, and Technology Committees at the Ottawa Real Estate Board.
Jody Lavoie was first elected to RECO’s Board of Directors in
2010. He has served as Vice Chair and as a member of RECO’s
Audit and Governance Committees, and is currently on the Insurance, Education and
Finance Committees.
SUE TALLEN, Broker, Kingston
Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage
I believe my experience and my commitment to the real estate
profession make me a good candidate for the position of a
Director at RECO.
I was licensed as a Sales Representative in 1985 and obtained my Broker’s License
in 1989.
I am an active member of the Kingston and Area Real Estate Association and have
served on my local board since 1992.
I started as a Director and served as president of the Kingston Board in 2004 and 2010.
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Jody Lavoie is looking for re-election to continue the progress that he has made over
the last 3 years.
I have chaired the following committees for the Kingston and Area Real Estate
Association; Discipline Committee, Arbitration Committee, Finance Committee,
Attendance/Liaison Committee, MLS Task Force, Royal Bank and Kingston and
Area Real Estate Association Charity Golf Committee and I am currently Chair
of the Political Affairs Committee.
I served as a Provincial Director for Eastern Ontario on the Ontario Real Estate
Association Board of Directors in 2007 and 2008. During my term I was a member
of the Finance Committee and the Legal Resources Committee and I chaired the
Communication Committee. Since completing my term as a Provincial Director I
have served on the Education Committee, Standard Forms Committee and
Arbitration Committee at the Ontario Real Estate Association.
I have enjoyed representing my fellow Salespeople and Brokers and will continue to be
your voice at RECO. I want to hear your issues and be part of a resolution to making
change if needed in our profession. I would welcome your comments and invite you to
contact me.
SPRING 2013
BROKER OF RECORD CORNER
RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW EMPLOYEES’ APPLICATIONS
REGARDLESS
OF WHETHER
THEY ARE
PAPER OR
ONLINE
As a broker of record you’re not just accountable for your own actions but you’re also
accountable for the actions of your staff. To ensure the brokerage complies with the
Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA 2002) brokers of record must confirm
the applications, including registration renewals, their registrant employees submit to the
Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).
It’s important to note that it doesn’t matter whether the forms are submitted electronically or on paper—your obligation is the
same. This includes verifying continuing education requirements, whether the registrant has gone through a bankruptcy, or if
they have been convicted of an offence under any law.
“By double-checking the information that registrants submit to RECO, brokers of record play an important role in upholding
integrity in the real estate industry,” says Deputy Registrar Brian Schlotzhauer. “The importance of that role applies equally to
electronic submissions.”
For more information, refer to the Registrar’s Bulletin entitled Broker of Record, available at www.reco.on.ca.
Do you have any comments or inquires about For the RECOrd newsletter? Please send them to: [email protected]
Real Estate Council of Ontario
3300 Bloor Street West
Suite 1200, West Tower
Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X2
Tel: 416-207-4800
Toll-Free: 1-800-245-6910
Fax: 416-207-4820
Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to:
Real Estate Council of Ontario
3300 Bloor Street West, Suite 1200, West Tower,
Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X2
PM #40041338
Disclaimer: While RECO makes every effort to ensure that the information in this publication is current and accurate, RECO does not warrant or guarantee that it will be free of errors.
The information contained in this publication is not intended to cover all situations. It is general information only and users/readers are encouraged to seek their own independent advice
for particular fact situations.

For the RECOrd Spring 2013

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