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50+ Years
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Your Trusted Voice in Ontario Real Estate Advocacy
Since 1922, the Ontario Real Estate Association has served as the premier advocate for REALTORS across Ontario, dedicated to empowering professionals in the real estate industry. Our organization focuses on policy advocacy, regulatory reform, and member support to address housing affordability and supply challenges. Through strategic partnerships and proactive engagement with government bodies, we work to strengthen consumer protections, enhance professional standards, and promote equitable access to housing.Our initiatives include educational resources, legal support, and advocacy campaigns aimed at building sustainable communities. With a membership of nearly 100,000 REALTORS, we remain committed to advancing the interests of both real estate professionals and Ontario residents seeking quality housing solutions.
Services
Advocacy
Member Benefits
Legal Resources
Policy Reform
Education Programs
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We advocate for pro-housing policies to increase affordability and supply.
- Our team provides expert legal and regulatory guidance for REALTORS.
- We offer exclusive member benefits to support real estate professionals.
- Our organization has over a century of experience in real estate advocacy.
- We collaborate with government to streamline housing development processes.
Services
Policy Advocacy
OREA actively engages in policy advocacy to influence housing legislation, working with provincial governments to implement reforms that increase housing supply and affordability. Our team monitors regulatory changes, submits policy recommendations, and represents REALTOR interests in legislative discussions. This service ensures real estate professionals have a voice in shaping Ontario's housing future.
Member Benefits
We provide exclusive member benefits including cost-saving partnerships, educational programs, and legal resources tailored to real estate professionals. These resources help REALTORS enhance their business operations while staying compliant with industry standards. Our member-exclusive tools support career growth and professional development across Ontario.
Legal Guidance
OREA offers legal resources and compliance guidance to help REALTORS navigate complex real estate regulations. Our team provides updates on legislative changes, standard forms, and best practices for regulatory adherence. This service protects professionals while maintaining industry integrity and consumer trust.
Housing Research
We conduct comprehensive housing market research and publish reports analyzing affordability challenges, supply constraints, and policy impacts. These insights inform advocacy efforts and provide data-driven solutions for Ontario's housing crisis. Our research helps shape evidence-based policy recommendations for government stakeholders.
Education Programs
OREA delivers specialized education programs covering real estate ethics, regulatory updates, and professional standards. Our training resources ensure REALTORS maintain compliance while enhancing their expertise. These programs support continuous professional development aligned with evolving industry requirements.
People
Luigi Favaro
Chief Executive Officer
Luigi Favaro leads OREA's advocacy efforts as CEO, bringing extensive leadership experience to drive policy reforms and support Ontario's REALTORS since his September 2025 appointment.
Cathy Polan
President
Cathy Polan serves as OREA President, representing Belleville-based REALTORS and guiding the association's strategic direction following her 2025 election at the Annual General Meeting.
Questions
What services does OREA provide for REALTORS?
OREA offers advocacy, legal resources, policy guidance, educational programs, and member-exclusive benefits to support Ontario real estate professionals.
How does OREA address housing affordability in Ontario?
We advocate for regulatory reforms, streamline development processes, and promote policies to increase housing supply and reduce costs for Ontarians.
Can non-members access OREA resources?
Certain public resources like housing reports are available, but full access to legal tools and member benefits requires OREA membership.
How does OREA engage with government policymakers?
We collaborate with provincial leaders through formal submissions, advocacy campaigns, and partnerships to shape housing legislation and regulations.
What advocacy initiatives focus on rental housing markets?
OREA promotes balanced rental market policies through reports, stakeholder consultations, and recommendations to improve affordability and tenant protections.
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Saad Bekkouri
Aug 06, 2021
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I just had an EXTREMELY unpleasant experience with an agent named Ramis Khawaja and will never ever will be willing to work with him or his partners. It first started with me willing to see a specific unit in a specific building, and to my surprise when the guy came in, he was referring to a different unit with a budget much higher than what i was… specifying. He then suggests another unit in a different building, which i accepted to visit. After we set the price and agree to move ahead with the application, I find myself being literally dragged for three days of going back and forth with
John-Tery Emmanuel
Mar 23, 2021
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Jelena Srdjenovic
Jan 29, 2021
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Horrible service. Waited over 1 1/2 hours, so that at the end the representative Faith could tell me that I have to wait another 30 minutes before I could book my exam online and that she could not book it for me over the phone. Absolutely ridiculous.
Jon M.
Dec 07, 2020
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On the OREA website it says they have (FINALLY) figured out online exams and they will be held as of July 4th..,. First available booking is August 19th at 2AM. Good job OREA, it took you 3 months to figure out online proctoring and you still managed to screw it up somehow
One Bello
Nov 29, 2020
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I'm surprised they're allowed to call themselves a "college", it brings a bad name to proper institutions that provide professional administrative services and education. The courses are filled with fluff and you'll be gauged with nonsense fees when it comes to rescheduling exams. I'm so pleased that this is all moving to Humber College, I hope they do a better job of managing this process. If I could give no stars I would.
Ali Abdali
Nov 20, 2020
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All Ontario colleges and universities have setup proper online courses and testing. Even elementary schools have set it up properly months in advance. Why do I have to wait another month and a half to write my online exam with limited availability. It doesn't make any sense. This is very frustrating.
