TORONTO – The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
OREA was founded in 1922 with a vision to organize real estate activities province-wide and to bring higher standards to the profession.
Since its inception, OREA has established a number of services and tools that continue to be the foundation of today’s real estate profession, including mandatory education, registration, standard forms, and much more.
“As OREA celebrates its 100th year as an association, I’m thrilled to be leading OREA’s efforts to continue to bring affordability home for future generations of homeowners across the province and raise the bar on professional standards and ethics in the profession,” said OREA president Stacey Evoy.
“With the guidance, support, and leadership of our 92,000 members and 34 member boards, I know we will get the job done.”
OREA continues to work to establish Ontario realtors as industry leaders. Through advocacy efforts and consultations with the provincial government, new real estate regulations were introduced through one of the association’s biggest wins: the passing of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA).
These changes will go a long way in ensuring your realtor has the highest professional standards.
“One hundred years ago, a group of 11 real estate salespeople came together to bring standards, respect, and public trust to an emerging profession … and to help more Canadians achieve the dream of home ownership,” said OREA CEO Tim Hudak.
“Over the next 100 years, we strive to build stronger communities across Ontario by providing world class services, cutting edge advocacy, and standing up for Members at every turn.”
