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US Real Estate Changes Ripple Through Canada Amid Tough Market Conditions

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The Canadian real estate industry navigates considerable challenges: transformative changes in the United States and a difficult market environment at home. In August 2024, landmark legal reforms, especially with respect to commission structures, reshaped the US real estate sector. Discussion in Canada about the future of the profession lit up. Many experienced agents are leaving Ontario and other areas. This is due to rising professional fees, fewer deals, and more complex markets.

The National Association of Realtors’ actions led to legal changes in the US. These changes stopped the publication of commission offers on MLSs. Buyer representatives are now forced to obtain signed agreements before properties can be viewed. Similarly, the Canadian reforms aimed at increasing transparency and reducing possible conflicts of interest have spawned class-action lawsuits. Were similar results to materialize here? Observers believe there are good reasons for real estate commissions to drop by as much as 30%. This change would greatly affect the business’s economics.

It is particularly affecting Ontario, traditionally a cornerstone in Canadian real estate. Membership in the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board dropped sharply in renewals at the start of 2024. It fell by 8%. Even with some recovery, this may be the first year-over-year decline in decades. Ontario would lead Canada’s real estate market. It has 70% of the country’s agents but only 15% of the population. This shows how crowded its market is.

These conditions are reflected in the exodus of veteran agents. Alan Zheng, a Markham Realtor with REMAX, says many of the experienced pros—some nearing 40 years in the business—are retiring because of the punishing environment. Part-time agents, most of whom joined during the COVID era, have made the situation worse. While these new entrants often assume that real estate is an easier career, they soon learn of its demands. Fixed professional fees strain profitability further, hitting both part-time and full-time agents alike.

The real estate agents demand higher entry barriers in order to bring about quality into the profession. They believe in focusing on professionalism and reducing sheer numbers. Innovation, such as social media and digital platforms, is helping agents reach younger audiences and build their brands. More consumers are becoming aware of these issues. This will encourage agents to be transparent in sales and educate their clients. These challenges also help redefine the profession of real estate agents in Canada. This change comes from lessons learned in the US and adjustments to new realities.

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