September eNewsletter 2024

September is REALTOR® Safety Month, an important reminder of the unique safety challenges faced by real estate professionals daily.  We encourage all REALTORS® to utilize safety resources, such as CREA's  REALTOR®  Safety Checklist, and the Kinetic Global Safety App. 

The Kinetic Global Safety App is FREE to all AREA members. It is a personal security app that monitors your safety and automatically ensures that help is on the way with your GPS location and identifying details in the event of an emergency.   

For more information about REALTOR®  safety, read this week's Practically Speaking blog. Are there any tips for a REALTOR® working alone? where Bryan Statt offers expert insights on staying safe while working solo.  

“We are proud to highlight our ongoing commitment to more than just real estate. At LDAR, we play a key role in supporting our community’s growth and development, advocating for affordable housing, and enhancing our region's diverse economic capabilities. With over 400 REALTORS®, brokers, and associate brokers operating within a 150km radius, we are dedicated to bolstering the economic vitality of our community. Each real estate transaction we facilitate generates an economic impact of over $51,000. 

The Lethbridge and District Association of REALTORS® is honored to be a vital part of our community and looks forward to continuing our efforts to help our region thrive." 

Area DRIVE, our exclusive fuel-savings program designed for REALTORS® like you, is launching in October. With the Shell App, saving on fuel, car washes, and in-store purchases is going to be easier and more rewarding than ever!

Don’t miss out on your chance to start saving as soon as we launch!

👉 Click here to join the waitlist 

P.S. Part of our beta Shell Fleet Card program? Watch your email for details on how to transition smoothly to the new app! 

New Economist Highlight

We are pleased to welcome AREA’s new economist, Justin Bumstead! With over a decade of experience in polling and public affairs and degrees in economics and statistics, Justin brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. His background includes serving as the Director of Analytics for Pollara Strategic Insights. We look forward to the valuable insights Justin will bring to our membership! 

Alberta Title Talk is a newsletter tailored to meet the information needs of Land Titles and Surveys customers in Alberta. As active users of the Land Titles system, AREA members are encouraged to subscribe to receive monthly updates from the government on potential engagement opportunities, technology advancements, support materials, and process improvements.  
 
Sign up to receive the newsletter straight to your inbox, as well as find previous issues of the newsletter at:  https://www.alberta.ca/keep-up-to-date-with-land-titles-and-surveys 

Two Months until Government Liaison Days!

There are just two months left until GL Days 2024! Taking place from November 20^th-21^st in Edmonton, this pivotal event will provide you with insights into political trends, policy changes and how they affect the real estate sector. It is also a prime opportunity to network and build meaningful connections with industry professionals.  

For the first time, attending both days can now count towards your 2024 mandatory course requirement. Best of all, it’s free for all AREA members! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your real estate future!  

Calgary Housing Event - November 22^nd

Calgary Housing will host a panel on Improving Housing Affordability in Alberta Through Mixed-Income Housing on November 22nd. This event will bring together housing experts to explore how mixed-income housing can be a crucial strategy for enhancing affordability in our region.  

Mixed-income housing integrates various rental rates within a single development. This approach offers a blend of affordable units for lower-income households with market-rate or near-market-rate units, fostering economic diversity and improving access to housing. 

Register here to learn how mixed-income housing can address Alberta's housing challenges. 

Applications are now open for AREA’s Al Larson and Charlie Ponde Memorial Scholarships! These scholarships are designed to support the children or grandchildren of Alberta REALTORS® with two valuable opportunities:  

• $2,500 towards the first year of study at a college or university 
• $1,500 towards licensing costs plus $2,200 in AREA licensing materials for aspiring REALTORS® 

Click here to learn more and apply. The application deadline is October 31st, 2024. 

The countdown to Banff Western Connection 2025 is on!

From January 23-25, experience unparalleled networking opportunities, gain industry insights and learn from industry leaders while surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains.  

Attending BWC can now fulfill your 2024 mandatory course requirement! Imagine completing your course requirement while in beautiful Banff and hearing from keynote speakers such as Clara Hughes, Chris Hadfield, and Jay Leno! Once you have registered, email pd@albertarealtor.ca to confirm your attendance for course completion.  

If you’re still considering buying your pass, now’s the time! Passes are 70% sold out and selling quickly! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the brightest minds in real estate.  

Contest Alert! 

We’re giving away one free full conference pass! 

The deadline to enter is September 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM.