Like we saw throughout 2020 and 2021, 2022 provided its share of uncertainty.
We saw inflation surge and home sales drop from record highs reported in 2021, but we also saw a lot of exciting developments here, at your national association.
Today, we look back at the most popular blog posts from each of our seven categories in 2022:
CREA News:
The Art of Negotiation
On Episode 22 of REAL TIME, we had the pleasure of speaking with Wes Hall, one of North America’s most influential business leaders, about best practices, and trends in the art of negotiation. Hall shared some practical tips for how REALTORS® can re-enforce their existing skills to support their business as well as understand their own worth.
Listen to our latest podcast each month on CREA.ca/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts.
By The Numbers:
Canadian Housing Markets Will Begin 2022 with the Tightest Demand/Supply Conditions Ever Recorded
Our first blog of 2022 was also our most read. After a year like 2021, our readers were hungry for more housing market insights.
Senior Economist Shaun Cathcart said, “As we ring in the New Year and finish calculating the final numbers for 2021, its clear housing markets across Canada will face the tightest demand/supply conditions ever recorded.”
He also hypothesized that higher interest rates would cause headwinds in housing markets, “But it may not look the same as in past tightening cycles.” And it looks like Cathcart was right across the board.
Find the latest month housing markets statistics on CREAstats.ca.
Legal Matters:
FINTRAC Withdrawing Temporary Pandemic-Related Measures—What You Need to Know
In February, we let our members know FINTRAC was withdrawing its temporary pandemic-related measures in March.
Those temporary measures included the ability to verify the identity of a client using Zoom, FaceTime or other video technology.
Find more compliance resources on member.CREA.ca.
Advocacy:
Back to PAC: Annual Advocacy Conference Returns to In-Person Format
After two virtual Political Action Committee (PAC) Days, we were excited to welcome PAC Reps back to the nation’s capital in 2022.
As we prepared for REALTORS® from across Canada to take over Parliament Hill and engage with elected officials, we offered a few tips to help with preparations.
For more details on PAC Days, including registration and resources, please visit REALTORActionNetwork.com or member.CREA.ca. Want to be a PAC Rep? Contact your local board or association to learn how you can get involved.
REALTORS® Corner:
Condo Showing Tips for REALTORS®
Whether you specialize in the condo market or not, you may find yourself showing a condo at some point in your career.
REALTOR® Ajay Gohil shared some useful, yet simple, tips for both listing and buyer agents alike.
If you’re interested in providing a post for REALTORS® Corner, submit a copy of your blog to REALTORSCorner@crea.ca.
Technology:
Everything You Need to Know About the Openn Offers Pilot Project on REALTOR.ca
In May, we announced a new pilot program that will display offers on REALTOR.ca listings in near-real time—a first for Canada.
Openn Offers, a ground-breaking offer management software provided by property technology company Openn Negotiation, was selected to be integrated into REALTOR.ca.
On CREA Café, we answered some FAQs on what the project would look like.
Did you know: The REALTOR.ca Member App makes it easy to access the listing information you need straight from your mobile device? Download it today!
Etcetera:
Survey: What Should Your Sellers Do to Get Ready to List?
We know you’ve be there, your client calls you and says they’re ready to sell their home, but before they list, they want to make sure they get the best possible return on investment. They ask if there’s anything they can do to help prep their home—what do you say?
Maybe a fresh coat of paint? Renovate the kitchen? Declutter the basement?
The time and effort that goes into prepping a home is no joke, but we decided to have a little fun on social media to help aggregate some tips.
Make sure you’re following us on Instagram, so you don’t miss the next one!
Bonus:
Everything You Need to Know About Property Lines
Each week we reshare content from our friends at REALTOR.ca Living Room. While CREA Café is curated specifically to help your business grow and thrive, REALTOR.ca Living Room content is perfect to share with your clients.
Some homeowners don’t know where their property begins and ends.
While many buyers do their due diligence by hiring a building inspector and getting a notary or lawyer to do a title search, it’s also important to get accurate dimensions of the property you’re about to purchase. This information can help inform the rights and limitations associated with your land.
Here’s what you need to understand about property lines and boundary rights.
Do you have a topic you’d like to see covered this year? Share your ideas in the Comments below.
