Stay Safe, Stay Smart: EMBERS REALTOR® Safety Events

Your safety matters—both online and in the field! Join us for our upcoming REALTOR® safety sessions during REALTOR® Safety Month, designed to give you practical tips and strategies to protect yourself and your clients.

In-person session: Sept 9 – enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning valuable safety insights. Spots are filling quickly, over 70% full already!

Online session: Then, join us virtually Sept 23 for a must-attend REALTOR® Safety Webinar and learn how to protect your business, your clients, and yourself in the digital space.

Modular Homes and Ontario’s Housing Goals

Watch the latest podcast episode as OREA’s 2025 President, Cathy Polan, joins LSTAR’s 2025 Chair, Dale Marsh, to discuss how modular homes could help Ontario reach its ambitious goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031, plus other key housing insights.

Latest LSTAR News

When listing a condo, always confirm the lockbox rules with the Property Management Company, as requirements vary by building and non-compliance can result in penalties or lockbox removal.

MyHEAT Solar is an online tool that shows the financial and environmental benefits of adding solar panels to a home. It’s a great resource for buyers considering new developments and looking for long-term cost savings or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Nominations are open for the 2026 Board of Directors! Help shape LSTAR’s future on a 10-member Board representing 2,300 REALTORS®. Two director positions available.

Boost your credibility and grow your business with designation courses offering expert knowledge, practical skills, and REALTOR® community recognition.

MLS® & Membership News

Accurate listing locations build consumer trust and ensure MLS® compliance; always verify municipal boundaries with tools like GeoWarehouse® before listing.

Latest Membership Counts

As of July 29, 2025, LSTAR has 2,289 Members.

Welcome to our Newest Members!

Dharma Meetun – Shrine Realty Brokerage
Maria Ilorah – Team Glasser Real Estate Brokerage
Shivraj Sangha – Supermax Realty
Pam Armstrong – Revel Realty
Stephanie Cortez – Re/Max Sarnia Realty
Sydney Rose – Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
Rohit Thakur – Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
Jane Poulin – The Realty Firm
Harvinder Josan – Gold Empire Realty Inc.
Jassi Bhasin – Gold Empire Realty Inc.
Sam Sofalvi – Sutton Group Preferred
Manreet Bhandohal – Century 21 First Canadian Corp.

New Transfers

Laurie McCarney – now with Sutton Group Preferred
Saurin Patel – now with Gold Empire Realty Inc.
Carla MacGregor – now with Initia Real Estate
Mila Rivera Hernandez – now with Blue Forest Realty
Bianca McFalls – now with Blue Forest Realty
Srinivas Varanasi – now with EXP Realty
Kamran Khan – now with Royal Lepage Triland Realty
Lisa Ferreira – now with The Realty Firm

Office Closures

Richart Realty Inc.
PB Richard Miller

Retired Members

Peter Piazza
Coldwell Banker Power Realty

For questions regarding your LSTAR Membership, please email Membership [at] LSTAR.ca (Membership[at]LSTAR[dot]ca).

Education

Earn a Professional Designation to enhance your professional credibility and stand out in the REALTOR® community, through CREA's selection of Specialized Courses.

We offer a wide range of dynamic and enriching courses, available both in-person and online, to help you make the most of your downtime! SIGN UP TODAY!

Summer Training, Your Way: Make the most of your summer with customized one-on-one or group training sessions, led by LSTAR’s Education Specialist. Flexible, tailored, and just a nominal fee. BOOK TODAY!

Launching this Fall: LSTAR’s “Mini Mondays”, bite-sized, focused classes held every Monday, covering a wide range of topics to boost your knowledge in no time!

Events

A huge thank you to all our sponsors for helping make this year’s AGM a success! Check out the event photos!

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claire [at] lstar.ca (subject: I%27d%20like%20to%20volunteer%20for%20the%20LSTAR%20Golf%20Tournament) (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the LSTAR Charity Golf Tournament.) You can also Register or Sign Up as a Sponsor & join us on September 18 at Highland Golf & Country Club!

LSTAR Christmas Gala: Save the Date! Join us for a night of celebration on November 21 at RBC Place London! Also, be sure to reserve your table at our DISCOUNT TABLE DAY on September 4th!

Shop the Columbia ANNUAL SUMMER TENT SALE from July 25th to August 17th and save up to 60% off!

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2025 Don Smith Commercial Building Awards, celebrating excellence in commercial real estate & construction.

LSTAR Member Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts and savings just for being a Member! Visit our website to explore the full list of perks and start saving today.

Advocacy Insight

RECO has appointed Brenda Buchanan as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing strategic leadership, deep industry experience, and a commitment to strengthening professionalism and trust in Ontario’s real estate sector.

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