A Letter from LSTAR's 2025 Chair, Dale Marsh!

I am thrilled to share some exciting updates about our ongoing efforts to modernize LSTAR's Committee Terms of Reference and Bylaws.

Our dedicated 2024 Working Group has been hard at work, carefully reviewing all Committee Terms of Reference. Their goal is to explore new opportunities while staying true to our shared values of engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion. I'm incredibly proud of their commitment and the progress they've made.

READ THE CHAIR'S LETTER

Latest News

Town Hall & Building Update

Join us for a Hybrid Member Town Hall on Wednesday, February 19th, featuring LSTAR updates and an info session on the LSTAR Building.

Brokerage Concierge Program

The Brokerage Concierge Program at LSTAR offers exclusive, on-site engagement with tailored industry insights, custom training sessions, and hands-on technology support to keep your brokerage ahead of the curve.

Latest Membership Counts

As of January 27, 2025, LSTAR has 2,313 Members.

Welcome to our Newest Members!

Imran Ullah – WAH Homes Realty Inc.
Rashpal Suri – Royal Lepage Triland Realty
Roashelle Couture – Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
Salah Elding Alsalahat – Keller Williams Lifestyles
Kimberly Depencier – Prime Real Estate Brokerage
Cassidy Lawrence – Royal Lepage Triland Realty
Ranvir Chahal – Shrine Realty Brokerage LTD.
Sheeba Maan – EXP Realty
Gurlovepreet Singh – Re/Max Centre City Realty Inc.
Renee Rombough – Thrive Realty Group Inc.
Nikki Christopher – Keller Williams Lifestyles
Amanda Fantin-Nisbett – Oliver & Associates Sarah Oliver Real Estate
Lynne Ronholm – Century 21 First Canadian Corp
Chander Kumar – Royal Lepage Triland Realty
Brandon Lea – Canadian Commercial Realty Inc.
Vivian Vongsasanoubane – Century 21 First Canadian Corp

New Transfers

Gina Chioros – Now with The Realty Firm
Jack Griffiths – Now with Vision Network Real Estate
Al Jiwaji – Now with Century 21 First Canadian Corp
Sandeep Bains – Now with Gold Empire Realty Inc.
Brent White – Now with Streetcity Realty
Shawn Terpstra – Now with The Realty Firm Inc.
Parisa Fallahi – Now with Gold Empire Realty
Tanya Burt – Now with EXP Realty
Angel Chan – Now with Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
Angie Reeves – Now with EXP Realty
Krista Reeves – Now with EXP Realty
Brittney White – Now with EXP Realty
Japneet Dandiwal – Now with Gold Empire Realty Inc.
Mitch Robertson – Now with Thrive Realty Group
Pauline Shannelly – Now with Exit Realty Community
Danny Gole – Now with Royal Lepage Triland Realty
Kourtney Krasnicki – Now with Royal Lepage Triland Realty
Susan Penner – Now with Team Glasser Real Estate Brokerage
Mark Lade – Now with Exit Realty Community
Valerie Vallejos – Now with Team Glasser Real Estate Brokerage
Steve Tanton – Now with Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
Olivia Harty – Now with Initia Real Estate
Mallory Underwood – Now with Initia Real Estate
Moe Nurbhai – Now with Century 21 First Canadian Corp
Hema Sharma – Now with Shrine Realty

Closed Offices

Re/Max Tri-County Realty Inc.
PB: Sherry Sanders
D.W. Gould Realty Advisors Inc.
PB: Derek Gould
Re/Max Land Exchange LTD.
PB: Renata Sieber-Schlegel

Retired Members

Ian Paterson – Sutton Group Select Realty
Mark Armitage – Re/Max Sarnia
Dave Hutchison – Sutton Group Preferred Realty
Peter Van Geffen – Streetcity Realty

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

MLS® News

New Column Sets in REALM™

Customizing your searches in REALM™ just got better. Now you can search for a property even quicker with new column sets, and within each column set, you can streamline your filters even further.

LSTAR E-Compliance: Introduction to New Policies

In 2024, LSTAR's Professional Standards Committee reviewed 35 complaints, and the Discipline Committee reviewed 14, resulting in fines and education directives for several members. To help with compliance, LSTAR is offering an overview of new policies, top breaches, complaint filing, and more.

Upcoming Class Schedule

LSTAR currently offers several courses (Online and In-Person) that look to maximize its Members' use of standard technological tools and services.

UPCOMING CLASSES

Micro Quizzes are Back!

LSTAR's Micro-Learning Quizzes are back! Test your knowledge with the latest Compliance-focused quizzes and see how well you know your stuff!

TAKE A QUIZ

Events/Perks

Blood Donor Program - Bring a Buddy

In 2024, we received 189 donations out of our goal of 200. For 2025, our goal is 200 donations, with 51 active members and 10 team donations so far. And when you donate as part of LSTAR's Team of Donors, you could win a $100 Restaurant Gift Card, just like our 2025 Q1 Blood Donation Winner, Scott Pollard!

CHECK IT OUT

Columbia Sportswear's Winter Sale is On Now

The Columbia Sportswear Employee Store invites you to shop their Winter Sale from January 24 to February 16, 2025! Enjoy Employee Store pricing on current season items and extra discounts on previous season styles. Visit multiple times and bring up to four guests per visit.

SHOP NOW

Advocacy Insights

Read all about the advocacy efforts being undertaken on behalf of LSTAR Members.

State of the City

LSTAR PAC members and staff were there when Mayor Josh Morgan shared Key Points in his 2025 State of the City Address related to housing.

Adam Miller's Recent Presentation at the Provincial Pre-budget Meeting

Political Action Committee Chair Adam Miller presented several key points at the recent Provincial Pre-budget meeting, where LSTAR was invited to share feedback.

Ontario Election

With the Ontario election campaign underway, LSTAR wants to help keep its members informed on the issues. Join us for a series of all-candidates forums hosted in partnership with the London and St. Thomas Chambers of Commerce.

JOIN US

Home Sweet Home

Welcome to Home Sweet Home, where we bring you the best tips and stories to make your real estate journey exciting and stress-free! Each edition, we handpick articles that will help you navigate the world of buying and selling with confidence.

HGTV

Home Improvements: Under $100

Tip 1: Spend an Hour With a Pro
Tip 2: Inspect It
Tip 3: Paint, Paint, Paint

Read more here: 30 Tips for Increasing Your Home's Value

REALTORS Care®

In 2024, 18 REALTORS Care® Days took place across Canada, with boards and associations rallying members to support housing and shelter charities. Each event highlighted REALTORS®' commitment to ensuring everyone has a safe place to call home and their ongoing efforts to give back to their communities.

Check out the full report here: REALTORS Care® Days 2024 Report

Thank you for reading!

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