Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) -- this website
The Calgary Real Estate Board is ranked as one of the largest real estate boards
in Canada. It represents approximately 4,800 licensed REALTORS from over 250 offices.
The geographical area served by the board includes Calgary, Sundre, High River,
Oyen, and Banff/Canmore.
Our members are licensed professionals governed by a high standard of professional
service and a strict code of ethics. CREB® REALTORS are committed to providing
the best possible service to their clients and customers.
One of the main functions of CREB® is the operation of the Multiple Listing
Service (MLS®). Through MLS®, members and in turn their clients, have
immediate access to the latest information on properties listed for sale. In
excess of 30,000 residential properties per year, representing over 90% of the
market, are listed on MLS®.
Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) -- www.abrea.ab.ca
The Alberta Real Estate Association is a not-for-profit society
representing the interests and concerns of licensed REALTORS in Alberta. AREA’s
membership includes 9,000 REALTORS (including 4,800 CREB® members) and their
11 real estate boards in all regions of the province.
Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) -- www.crea.ca
The Canadian Real Estate Association is one of Canada’s
largest single-industry trade associations, representing approximately 66,000
real estate brokers and agents, and working through 112 real estate boards, 10
provincial associations, and one territorial association. CREA’s primary
mission is to represent its members at the federal level of government and act
as a watchdog on national legislation that pertains to the real estate industry.
CREA has frequently taken strong stands to defend the public’s right to
own and enjoy property.
Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) -- www.reca.ab.ca
The Real Estate Council of Alberta is an independent, non-government
licensing agency, responsible for the regulation of the real estate industry.
The real estate industry consists of several sectors – residential, commercial,
property management, business brokerage, and mortgage brokerage. RECA is mandated
to protect consumers and to provide services that enhance and improve the industry
and the business of industry members.
Brokers and Agents
In Alberta, a Broker is a person licensed by the real estate council to trade
in real estate. Real estate Brokers may form companies or offices which appoint
Agents to provide services to the seller or buyer, or they may provide the same
services themselves. Agents were previously referred to as Salespeople or Sales
Representatives.
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