Bill Madder's Retirement Open House
Members are invited to stop by the LSTAR office tomorrow (May 1) to celebrate Bill as he prepares for retirement. Join us for a casual drop‑in open house from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to share memories, pass along your best wishes, and say thank you. Light refreshments will be available.
Meet LSTAR's new CEO Dina McNeil
We’re excited to welcome LSTAR’s new CEO, Dina McNeil. As she steps into her new role, Dina is looking forward to connecting with members and staff. Be sure to check out our podcast to learn more about Dina and her vision for LSTAR.
LSTAR Hybrid Member Town Hall – May 27
This session will include updates on the LSTAR building sale and new office search, an overview of proposed Bylaw amendments for the June AGM, and an opportunity to hear from the 2027 Board of Directors candidates ahead of the June 23 election.
Latest News
LSTAR AGM & Trade Show – Tuesday, June 23: Join us at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn for LSTAR’s AGM and Trade Show. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, connect with exhibitors, take part in the AGM and director election, and network over lunch. Voting and prize draws will take place throughout the day.
Check out the latest highlights from the April 23 LSTAR Board of Directors meeting, including updates on governance, leadership, advocacy, and key items heading to the AGM.
APRIL 23 LSTAR BOD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS >
Applications are now open for the LSTAR Scholarship Award. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 29, 2026. For questions or additional information, please contact Claire [at] LSTAR.ca (Claire[at]LSTAR[dot]ca).
MLS® & Membership
Members are encouraged to take advantage of the upcoming Matrix™ and REALM® trial period running from May 1 to May 31. This trial is a great opportunity to explore the tools, test functionality, and provide feedback to help inform next steps.
MLS® Add/Edit updates effective April 20 introduce new mandatory requirements (ARN/PIN and at least one photo) along with a new Builder Name field for Freehold and Condo listings.
LSTAR continues to represent a strong, engaged membership, with 2,225 total members as of April 29th.
- Welcome to our Newest Members!
- Anand Pericherla – Get Home Realty
- Brianna Mills – Re/Max Bluewater
- Sirinya Sigl – Team Glasser Real Estate
- Jordan Smeltzer – Oak and Key Real Estate
- Lindsay Cordeiro – Thrive Realty
- Paul Mitchell – Re/Max Centre City
- Michael Linner – Initia Realty
- Liam McEachen – Coldwell Banker Dawnflight Realty
- Sara Linner – Initia Realty
- Kaithlynn Van Diepen – Keller Williams Lifestyles
- Pam Wilson – Tri Capital Realty
- Pearl Dhillon – Century 21 First Canadian Corp
- Zach Innes – Elgin Realty
- Hazar Cevheroglu – PC275 Realty
- Paul Sadler – Royal Lepage Triland
- Bikramjeet Singh – The Realty Firm
- New Transfers
- Lilly Gluscic – now with LPT Realty
- Rakesh Challa – now with Get Home Realty
- Helen Mitrovic-Bacelj – now with Gold Empire
- Bryan George – now with The Realty Firm
- Jim Straughan – now with Initia Realty
- Kumar Dahal – now with Everest Realty
- Mark Killens – now with Keller Williams Lifestyles
- Retired Members
- Steve Cochrane
Royal Lepage Triland (LSTAR member for 5 years)
- Steve Cochrane
- Office Closures
- Next Home Realty
PB: Helen Mitrovic-Bacelj (now with Gold Empire)
- Next Home Realty
MEMBERSHIP [at] LSTAR.CA (FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR LSTAR MEMBERSHIP, PLEASE EMAIL MEMBERSHIP[at]LSTAR[dot]CA >)
Education
Step into Spring – refresh your skills, discover new tips, and enjoy the season of learning!
SIGN UP FOR A FREE CLASS TODAY >
Join our Mini-Monday classes – quick, lively, and packed with fresh tips all in 1 hour. Every Monday at 10 AM or 1 PM.
NEW HoodQ Autoship Reports – PropTx members can access free, unbranded HoodQ reports, while paid Autoship packages automatically generate reports for active listings. Members can manage Autoship features or opt out directly through HoodQ..
EXPLORE HOODQ AUTOSHIP FEATURES >
LSTAR Webinars continue into May, with sessions designed to support both your business and well‑being. Don’t miss our upcoming AI webinar with Kyle Raineri of RealEstateContent.ai, where REALTORS® will learn how to use AI to streamline social media and generate leads more efficiently. Additional sessions this month cover REALTOR® wellness and essential electrical safety insights.
Events & Perks
Registration is now open for our annual Slo‑Pitch Tournament. Gather your team, review the details, and sign up using the registration form below. Proceeds will support LifeSpin and Harvest Hands, helping make a positive impact in our community.
Don’t miss these important upcoming events — including our Slo-Pitch Tournament, AGM & Trade Show, and Charity Golf Tournament — with more exciting details coming soon!
Did you know LSTAR members can save on local businesses and products?
CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & PERKS >
LSTAR’s Team of Blood Donors is at 35 donations toward our 2026 goal of 200, with 42 active team members - way to go, Team LSTAR!
BOOK YOUR NEXT DONATION TODAY >
Advocacy Insight
The City of London has launched the BetterHomes Program to help homeowners access support and incentives for energy‑efficient home upgrades, improving comfort while reducing energy costs.
The City of St. Thomas has released its Railway City Transit Plan for Growth, outlining proposed transit improvements to support future development, accessibility, and community connectivity.
CREA has welcomed the federal government’s Spring Economic Update, highlighting progress on REALTOR® advocated measures to support housing supply, missing middle development, and a clearer pathway to attainable homeownership.
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