IMPORTANT DATES REMINDER!

1. MANDATORY - CPE Deadline: June 15. Salespeople have 1 course to complete and broker-level licensees have 2 courses. For more information, click HERE.

2. MANDATORY - Licence Renewal Deadline: June 30. To renew your licence, go to the Commission’s online Licensee PortalFor questions, issues or to learn more, click HERE.

Failure to complete your CPE(s) or renew your licence(s) will result in automatic licence termination effective July 1.

3. VOLUNTARY - Deadline to Submit Your Name to Serve on a Committee: June 5. To put your name forward, click HERE

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Disciplinary Newsletter December 2023

... timing and order of having disclosure documents and contracts signed, is outlined in the NSREC’s Audit Policy. The licensee was charged with and agreed to having violated Commission By-law 705 (a) for ...

About Real Estate Forms

... and documents pertaining to the SOBP condition. Form 430B: Sale of Buyer's Property (SOBP) Notice to Buyer Form 430B is used by a seller to give notice to the buyer that they (the seller) have accepted ...

Disciplinary Newsletter July 2018

...  Case #2: Zoning and Misleading Advertising Case #3: Failure to Provide Signed Documents Case #4: Failure to Disclose Competing Offers Case #5: Leaving a Property Unsecured Case #6: Failing to Ensure ...

Disciplinary Newsletter March 2017

... was found in violation of Bylaw 702, Article 11 ($500). The broker was also cautioned for not providing documents to the Commission staff when requested. Lessons Learned Brokers are required to fully ...

Disciplinary Newsletter September 2016

... addendum containing contradictory information. The seller’s salesperson relayed the documents to the seller without reviewing the documents with the seller or advising on the implications. Results In ...

Disciplinary Newsletter March 2016

... in lieu of the physical copies, these confirmation documents must be saved electronically at the brokerage should the Commission require a copy for inspection or investigative purposes. Be mindful that ...

Disciplinary Newsletter November 2015

... as early as three weeks before the condition date for the required documents expired, both licensees in the transaction were in possession of the wetland delineation sketch that illustrated these restrictions. ...

Disciplinary Newsletter July 2015

... so long as it is agreed that it represents a legal signature. These documents must be retained in the brokerage transaction file as per the Commission’s document retention requirements in Bylaw 621, 707 ...

Disciplinary Newsletter July 2014

... $400 for violating Bylaw 702, Article 11. What Should I do if I am Under Investigation? If you are notified of an investigation, take the following steps to ensure all relevant information and documents ...

Disciplinary Newsletter December 2013

... brokerage with documents Poor paperwork Advertising without authority Poor paperwork, extending expired agreements Poor paperwork, poor handling of transaction brokerage Unlicensed trading Brokerage audits—strike ...

Disciplinary Newsletter April 2012

... you that authority. A power of attorney is an agency agreement where a person is authorized to execute documents under seal on behalf of another party. The power of attorney must be in writing and the ...

Disciplinary Newsletter November 2010

... documents to the owner that stated the condo was 800 square feet, not 920 square feet as stated in the listing cut. The owner submitted a complaint to the Commission about the difference in square footage. ...

Disciplinary Newsletter May 2010

... the square footage of the property when completing the listing documents. Penalty The Industry Member was fined $400. Case Overview: Failure to Discover Facts III An Industry Member listed a property ...

Disciplinary Newsletter September 2009

... and the ongoing upkeep of the road would be the responsibility of the condominium corporations. The buyers would only discover this issue around the time that their lawyer was preparing the closing documents. ...

Audits & Audit Forms

... period (form 1) to provide documents to the Compliance Officer. SharePoint is a secure platform that allows for sharing and storing documents. Just like a digital filing cabinet, it allows brokers to easily ...

Licensing From Another Province

... required documents Complete the appropriate licence application for your class of licence (either salesperson/association broker or broker/managing associate broker), signed by the broker or managing ...

Consumer Tips

... agreement documents the responsibilities of the seller, the designated agent and the brokerage, the fees to be paid and the duration of the agreement, among other important items. As of July 2017, Buyer ...

About Seller Brokerage Agreements

... The brokerage agreement establishes a professional relationship between you and your brokerage for a given period of time. It documents the obligations of the brokerage and the seller. As a legal contract ...

About Buyer Brokerage Agreements

... and be sure you are comfortable with the licensee and that you understand and agree with all the terms of the Buyer Brokerage Agreement. Never sign any blank documents or papers that you don't understand. ...

Complaints

... NS, B4A 3Y4 Fax: 800-390-1016 Supporting documents can include:  Agency Disclosure Form (Working with the Real Estate Industry Form); Brokerage Agreement; Agreement of Purchase and Sale; Property ...

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601-1595 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS, B4A 3Y4

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