New Member Welcome

Get the most out of your OREA membership

It's an exciting time to be a new REALTOR®. We're pleased to support your success with education, networking and advocacy.

A Welcome Message from CEO Tim Hudak

Congratulations and welcome to OREA! I’m excited to tell you about the tools and resources we have that will help you succeed. To start, there are three things you’ll want to master and get involved with in your first year as an OREA member.

Sign up for our next webinar

Join us on September 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. for our upcoming webinar for new members entitled Starting Your Career - Member Panel Shares Their Tips.

Hear tips from other REALTORS® on how to handle the challenges faced by a new REALTOR®
Ask questions about what OREA offers you
Learn how to access the many resources tools and education from OREA

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President’s Congratulations Message to New REALTORS®

Congratulations on your new career in real estate and to the start of your OREA membership. There’s so much to know and so many new possibilities and OREA is going to be here every step of the way.

Get up to speed quickly on Standard Forms and Clauses

The resources for Standard Forms are awesome. As a newbie agent, I simply go to the OREA website and view the tutorials and Forms Explained files … so simple!

OREA offers hundreds of Standard Forms and Clauses that are the foundation for real estate transactions in Ontario. We constantly update them to reflect changes in the industry and in regulation. To help you navigate the complexity of the transaction, we provide you with webinars, online tutorials and practical tips that can be applied immediately to your business.

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Save on everyday items with exclusive member discounts

We leverage the buying strength of over 79,000 Ontario REALTORS® to bring you discounts on everyday items. Save on insurance, cell service, credit reports and more!

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I’ve saved so much money on cell phone bills, auto insurance and so much more when I signed up for the Member Discounts with OREA. This definitely was a plus, especially for a new agent.

Get connected at the Young Professionals Network (YPN)

Joining the Young Professionals Network was the best decision I made. I got lots of tips and support during the first year of my career.

Connect on the YPN online community to access stories, articles and tips for new REALTORS®. OREA’s YPN helps you stay informed, grow your network, and sharpen your professional and leadership skills.

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Become a valuable volunteer in your community

OREA courses and free tutorials helped me have the confidence to take on a bigger volunteer role in my community. Volunteering is a great way to give back while building my network.

The OREA Centre for Leadership Development provides free training courses, tutorials and tools to help you be the best volunteer you can be. Use these skills to volunteer for a local community group or with your local real estate association.

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Keep abreast of the real estate industry in Ontario

I listen to The Real Estate Addition podcast when I’m driving to see clients. Every month, I learn something new from the industry experts they have on the show. I highly recommend it.

Check out The Real Estate Addition podcast – a monthly podcast that features industry leaders giving expert advice on all things real estate. Subscribe today!

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Advocate on Issues That Matter

The Ontario REALTOR® Party is a group of OREA’s most politically engaged members. ORP members engage with their local elected officials to achieve Real Results for REALTORS® at Queen’s Park.

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Being part of the Ontario REALTOR® Party gives me the opportunity to advocate for REALTORS® and homeowners. Whether it’s keeping updated on issues, writing or meeting with my MPP - I get the support I need to really have my voice heard at Queen’s Park.

Get answers to your legal questions at Legal Forum

You post a question and Legal Forum responds. The process is really that simple. Browse through our archive to see if your general question on real estate law or ethics has already been answered – there are more than 6000 Legal Forum Q&As!

The Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation helps to change lives in Ontario. The grants they give out help shelter-related organizations support, feed, create and sustain programs for so many in need. I’m proud to be a part of this great work by REALTORS across Ontario.

Support the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation

The foundation has donated more than $3 million on behalf of Ontario REALTORS® to shelter-based charities across Ontario. Get involved in one of their events or campaigns and help build stronger communities.

Volunteering in the community and getting involved with the association are some of the best ways to network and be on the front lines of information changes. Being involved really goes a long way with that.