RECAP: LSTAR's AGM & Trade Show
On June 23, LSTAR held its Annual General Meeting and largest Trade Show in recent years, uniting members, leaders, and partners for a day of updates and decisions.
Members heard updates from CREA, OREA, and the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation. Two key motions passed: bylaw updates for legal compliance, and approval for the Board to sell LSTAR’s current building and explore new options.
Join Us in Celebrating Penny Miller's Retirement!
Penny’s retirement is just around the corner, and while we’re so excited for her next chapter, we’ll deeply miss her warmth, humour, and the incredible heart she’s brought to LSTAR. Her impact on our team and members has been truly unforgettable.
We know you’ll miss her too, so we’d love for you to drop by the LSTAR office on Wednesday, July 9 to help us send her off in style.
Stop in anytime between 11 am and 3 pm to share your well-wishes, enjoy a slice of cake, and visit with Penny before she begins this well-deserved new adventure!
Latest LSTAR News
Update: Changes to Competition Act
New amendments impact how the Competition Bureau handles anti-competitive controls in commercial real estate.
Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation Grant
Know a local charity that supports shelter-related causes? They may be eligible for a grant through the ORCF. Apply by August 15, 2025.
ORWP Upgrades
Over 1 million claims have been submitted through the ORWP, and it’s getting even better! As of July 1, 2025, new upgrades are in effect.
OREA Re-Connect
Join us for RE-CONNECT, a casual networking event co-hosted by OREA and LSTAR on Tuesday, July 15, from 5 to 7 PM at State and Main. Connect with fellow REALTORS®, OREA Leadership, and local board reps, plus enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks!
MLS® & Membership News
Add/Edit Update: More Flexibility for Listing Salespeople
PropTx is enhancing the Add/Edit system to allow Listing Salesperson 2, 3, and 4 to update listing status changes, based on your Brokerage’s permission settings.
Latest Membership Counts
As of June 30, 2025, LSTAR has 2,296 Members.
- Welcome to our Newest Members!
- Richard Matysiak – Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
- Nathanael Palmer – The Realty Firm Inc.
- Michelle Bondi – Sutton Group - Forward Realty
- Adam Halbouni – The Realty Firm Inc.
- Brayden Micallef – Royal LePage Triland Realty
- Susie Dietrich – Re/Max Centre City Realty
- Karli Prong – Keller Williams Lifestyles
- Shiva Tiwari – Team Glasaser Real Estate Brokerage
- Shauna Brosnan – Sutton Group - Select Realty
- Gurjeet Kailley – Thrive Realty Group Inc.
- Brandon Greenside – Coldwell Banker Dawnflight Realty Brokerage
- Navdeep Singh – Gold Empire Realty Inc.
- Michael Smith – Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
- Ramandeep Randhawa – Shrine Realty Brokerage Ltd.
- New Transfers
- Brian Traboulay - now with Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
- Danielle Turner - now with Sutton Group Preferred Realty Inc.
- Rachel Silver - now with Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
- Abhinav Tewari - now with Century 21 First Canadian Corp.
- Megan Macintosh - now with The Realty Firm Inc.
- Scott Suchard - now with Blue Forest Realty
- Trevor Tyson - now with Prime Real Estate Brokerage
- JP Lachmaniucu - now with Team Glasser Real Estate Brokerage
- Marimar Yacob - now with StreetCity Realty Inc.
- Aria Farivar - now with Limelight Realty Inc.
- Gloria Plata Roa - now with Thrive Realty Group Inc.
For questions regarding your LSTAR Membership, please email Membership [at] LSTAR.ca (Membership[at]LSTAR[dot]ca).
Education
Stay Safe, Stay Smart: EMBERS REALTOR® Safety Events
Join us in-person on September 9 (with complimentary lunch!), or online on September 23, for our upcoming REALTOR® safety sessions. Spots are filling fast, over 50% full for in-person!
LSTAR Summer Class Schedule
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!
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.
LSTAR’s Micro-Learning Videos
Stay cool and current with quick, insight-packed videos to boost your real estate game, anytime, anywhere.
Events
LSTAR Slo-Pitch Tournament Recap
Thanks to all who joined us at the Slo-Pitch Tournament, where we raised over $10,000 for local charities, congrats to the winners and a big thank-you to Maventure and all our sponsors!
LSTAR 2025 Charity Golf Tournament
Join us on September 18 at Highland Golf & Country Club for LSTAR’s Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds will support the BusinessCares Food Drive and The Imagine Build.
LSTAR Christmas Gala: Save the Date!
Join us for a night of celebration on November 21 at RBC Place London! DON'T MISS DISCOUNT TABLE DAY ON SEPTEMBER 4!
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 Insights
LSTAR Political Affairs Committee members recently met with London North Centre MPP Terence Kernaghan for a productive discussion on key issues impacting our members and the local housing landscape.
We were pleased to welcome several elected officials at the LSTAR AGM, including new MPs Kurt Holman and Andrew Lawton, pictured here with CEO Bill Madder and Chair Dale Marsh. Also in attendance were Mayor Josh Morgan and MPP Teresa Armstrong.
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