The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA; , ACI) is a
trade association
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that represents
real estate broker
Real estate agents and real estate brokers are people who represent sellers or buyers of real estate or real property. While a broker may work independently, an agent usually works under a licensed broker to represent clients. Brokers and age ...
s, agents, and salespeople in
Canada
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.
CREA's membership includes over 130,000 individuals, working through 90 real estate boards and associations across Canada.
CREA is governed by an elected
board of directors
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The powers, duties, and responsibilities of a board of directors are determined by government regulatio ...
, which has representation from each
region of Canada and features director-at-large positions. The board currently comprises 16 seats.
History
The CREA was formed in April 1943. In 2024, the
Canadian Competition Bureau launched an investigation into the CREA over the association's buyer's commission policies.
See also
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List of real estate topics
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* Abandonment
* Abstract of title
* Acceleration clause
* Accession
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National Association of Realtors
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is an American trade association for those who work in the real estate industry. it had over 1.5 million members, making it the largest trade association in the United States including NAR's institute ...
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Real estate broker
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Real estate trends
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References
External links
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Real estate industry trade groups based in Canada
1943 establishments in Canada
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