Urgent: Register Now for Our AGM and Trade Show!
Don't miss this vital event where your voice matters. Two key decisions will be made: the future of the LSTAR building and essential bylaw amendments. Your participation is crucial in shaping our community's future. Plus, enjoy valuable networking opportunities, exciting prize giveaways, and delicious food. Register today to ensure you have a say!
Your voice matters! All Members in Good Standing are entitled to attend and vote, either in person or by proxy. Registration and proxy forms are available by clicking the REGISTER button.
Latest LSTAR News
CREA New Member Fee Increasing
Effective June 1, 2025, CREA's New Member Initiation Fee will increase from $200 to $500 for first-time and returning members (after 24+ months). This is the first increase since 2006 and reflects added member services and support for the Contingency Reserve Fund.
REALTOR.ca Property Search Filters
REALTOR.ca is updating its property search filters to make land and lot size details more intuitive and precise, including more specific square footage options. Have your say by taking their survey!
How to Stay Out of the Spam Folder
LSTAR has seen a rise in member emails being flagged as phishing due to incorrect setup. Ensure your email is properly authenticated and professionally configured to improve deliverability.
Real Estate Sign Bylaw Reminders
At a recent LSTAR Brokers meeting, members discussed the City of London's concerns about sign placement. REALTORS® are reminded to follow local bylaws to avoid fines and reduce visual clutter.
MLS® & Membership News
Personal Trades and Property Interest
RECO and Article 11 of the REALTOR® Code require REALTORS® to act in everyone's best interest when personally involved in a transaction, avoiding any actions that could seem misleading or unfair.
Random Audits – Yes, They Are Indeed Random!
Random audits ensure compliance and documentation accuracy, not to single anyone out.
REALTOR® Cooperation Policy
When a property is publicly marketed, REALTORS® must submit the listing to an MLS® System within three days, unless an exemption applies.
Stay Compliant: Listing Image Guidelines
Before uploading any image to the MLS® System, every member must understand and follow key compliance requirements to avoid MLS® Rule infractions.
Latest Membership Counts
As of May 31, 2025, LSTAR has 2,307 Members.
- Welcome to our Newest Members!
- Emmett Adam - Royal LePage Triland Realty
- Sydney Adkin - Century 21 First Canadian Corp
- Andrew Chao - EXP Realty
- Cancan Dang - Century 21 First Canadian Corp
- Jesse Dore - Certainli Realty Inc
- Katie Fleischer - Initia Real Estate (Ontario) Ltd
- Nicole Kash - Nu-Vista Premiere Realty Inc.
- Scheana Lasenby - RE/MAX Sarnia Realty Inc.
- Dara McNaughton - Royal LePage Triland Realty
- Surjit Mundi - RCIB Real Estate Limited., Brokerage
- Sachinkumar Patel - London Living Real Estate Ltd.
- Chase Raymond - Royal LePage Triland Realty
- Lyn Shanks - Forest Hill Real Estate Inc.
- Matea Testa - RE/MAX Centre City Realty Inc
- Shawn Turner - Sutton Group - Select Realty
- Neville Yeun - RE/MAX Prime Properties - Unique Group
- New Transfers
- Dallas Mann now with StreetCity Realty Inc.
- Randy Reyes now with The Realty Firm Inc.
- Sherry Simon now with Century 21 First Canadian Corp
- Jennifer Kraft now with Sutton Group Preferred Realty Inc., Brokerage
- Pauline Shannelly now with The Realty Firm Inc.
- Kim Toonk now with The Realty Firm Inc.
- Anthony Gallo now with HouseSigma Inc.
- Tricia Avolio now with EXP Realty
- Rob Richards now with Revel Realty Inc.
- Darren Smyth now with Sutton Group - Select Realty
- Sulakhan Brar now with RCIB Real Estate Limited., Brokerage
- Prabhpreet Singh now with Century 21 First Canadian Corp
- David Dykeman now with The Realty Firm Inc.
- Gursharan Gill now with RCIB Real Estate Limited., Brokerage
- Dawn Kenny now with Royal LePage Triland Realty
- Saul Teichroeb now with Keller Williams Lifestyles
- New Offices
- RCIB Real Estate Limited
PB: Surjit Mundi
- RCIB Real Estate Limited
- Closed Offices
- Engel and Volkers Grimsby
PB: Mary Couturier (Dual PropTx Member) - Oliver & Associates Cornerstone Real Estate Brokerage
PB: Kim Toonk – now with The Realty Firm - Royal Lepage RCR Realty
PB: Andrew Wildeboer (Dual PropTx Member)
- Engel and Volkers Grimsby
- Retired Members
- Heather Holden – Sutton Group Select, with LSTAR for 22 years
For questions regarding your LSTAR Membership, please email Membership [at] LSTAR.ca (Membership[at]LSTAR[dot]ca).
Education
Hot Topics, Cool Classes: LSTAR June Class Schedule
Exciting courses offered both in-person and online. Build new skills and explore fresh topics this summer.
EMBERS REALTOR® Safety Events
Join us for two upcoming safety events this September—one in-person (with a complimentary lunch!) and one online. Learn how to stay protected both physically and digitally.
CREA LAUNCHES NEW COMPLIANCE RESOURCES
CREA has released four new, free training videos to help you understand the rules, avoid costly missteps, and protect your business.
Private Training for Brokerages & Members
LSTAR offers tailored private training sessions for brokerages and members, conducted by our in-house Education Training Specialist.
Events/Perks
LSTAR 2025 Charity Golf Tournament
Save the date! LSTAR's 2025 Charity Golf Tournament is happening Thursday, September 18 at Highland Country Club. Proceeds will support the BusinessCares Food Drive and The Imagine Build.
2025 Christmas Gala
Mark your calendars! LSTAR's 2025 Christmas Gala returns to RBC Place London on Friday, November 21st. Don't miss Discount Table Day on September 4th—more details coming soon!
Perks for LSTAR Members
Check out LSTAR's Member Discounts—exclusive offers available to all LSTAR Members! Visit our website to explore the full list of perks and start saving today.
Advocacy Insights
Our Political Affairs Committee recently held productive meetings with MPPs Peggy Sattler, Teresa Armstrong, and Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack. Discussions focused on improving efficiency at the Landlord and Tenant Board, promoting factory-based construction, and eliminating the auctioneer exemption.
Tim Hudak, former OREA CEO, is well-acquainted with the real estate sector. He joins LSTAR CEO Bill Madder for a discussion on the housing market and effective advocacy strategies for the industry.
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