About OREA

OREA's Mission:   
To represent its members and to provide a professional environment for members to maximize business opportunities.

The Ontario Real Estate Association represents 45,000 brokers and salespeople who are members of the provinces 43 real estate boards. OREA serves its members through a wide variety of publications, educational programs and special services. The association provides all real estate licensing courses in Ontario.

OREA was founded in 1922 to organize real estate activities and develop common goals across the province. These goals included promoting higher industry standards, protecting the general public from unscrupulous brokers and salespeople, and preserving private property rights.

OREA continually strives to improve the image of REALTORS^® by enhancing educational and professional standards. OREA develops and publishes standard forms, and supports educational and charitable causes through the REALTORS Care Foundation.