PROPTX UPDATES

OTTAWA AREA

The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) switchover to PropTx has been delayed until November 25, 2024. 

OREB’s Matrix TM database will be decommissioned on the same date. If you are working in the OREB area, please reach out to PropTx as soon as possible to sign your new Appraiser Access Agreement, and become familiar with the new database.


CANDIDATE ACCESS

We are hearing from more members that candidates are successfully receiving access to PropTx. If you previously did not have access, please contact PropTx to obtain it.

CALL FOR IDEAS

What topics would you like to see at the AIC ON: 2025 CONFERENCE?


We need your help! Send us your conference session ideas and proposals via – info@aicontario.ca 

with the SUBJECT line – AIC ON: 2025 Conference Ideas


Deadline for Submissions:

November 22, 2024

CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE

AIC-ON: 2025 CONFERENCE

LOCATION

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites

DATE AND TIME

04/30/25 9:00am - 05/02/25 5:00pm US/Eastern
AIC-ON: 2025 Conference takes place WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 TO FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025 AIC-ON Annual Meeting will be held on THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025
I'll Be There!
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I Can't Make It

UPDATES FROM THE FIELD


Here's a list of the recent meetings and events we've held/attended lately:


November 19, 2024 – We attended the first-ever Principal Broker Conference by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario


Local Chapter Events

  • November 19, 2024: Oshawa/Durham – President, Alinda Dekker; Regional Directors, Adam Thompson and Karen Koebel-Medlicott; Staff, Margie Carlson and Patricia Pannozzo
  • (Coming up soon) November 27, 2024: Kingston – Regional Director, Dianna LeBreton and Staff, Cassidy Pearson



EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE: TRUST AND ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR RESCHEDULED

We’ve moved our webinar to December 11th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT, so there’s still time to register if you haven’t yet. Mark your calendars and grab your spot—we can’t wait to see you there!

AIC-ON, together with STEP Canada, presents a webinar in the Expand Your Practice Series focused on Trust and Estate Planning.


Our appraisers provide an objective and impartial assessment of property value, which is crucial for a variety of estate and financial planning needs. STEP Canada represents nearly 3500 trust and estate professionals countrywide who are dedicated to helping families and individuals plan for their best possible futures.


Join us for this engaging and informative webinar session!


REGISTER NOW
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SEMINAR DEADLINE

PPS DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2024

We recommend to complete the PPS (7 CPD credit version) by December 23rd online through UBC. The UBC office will be closed for the holiday season (December 24, 2024 to January 2, 2025) and will be unable to offer assistance with course related queries.


If you are unsure if you are required to complete the PPS this cycle, please reach out to info@aicontario.ca for assistance.

COMPLETE THE PPS NOW
CLICK HERE FOR THE CPD POLICY

NEWS FLASH FRIDAYS


Recently, we launched our new #NewsFlashFridays campaign on LinkedIn. A post every Friday that provides you a source for everything appraisers need to know about what is happening in the news each week!


See below for last week's top news updates:



Welcome to this week's News Flash Fridays 📰 Your source for top news appraisers in Ontario need to know 🌟


Here's our top news this week:


- Toronto’s housing market will boom in 2025, Royal LePage head says — making it the most expensive market in Canada https://ow.ly/xXT250U81Ch


- Ontario Passes Amendments to Construction Act Following Independent Review https://ow.ly/sCRH50U81Ce


- Canadian banks could face a 'mortgage war,' RBC analysts say https://ow.ly/ZLwb50U81Cc


- YASC Canada 2024: Embracing the Future of Real Estate with AI at the Helm https://ow.ly/9O5450U81Cg


Honourable Mentions:

- The Most Influential People In Ontario Real Estate Right Now https://ow.ly/j5Sr50U81Cf


- How a misrepresentation of square footage and taxes sparked a costly legal dispute https://ow.ly/Fn3U50U81Ci



Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all our #NewsFlashFridays posts each week and keep up with the top news for appraisers.



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