Message from CENTURY 21 President Don Lawby regarding the Competition Bureau
“At CENTURY 21 Canada, acting in the best interest of home buyers and sellers is a pillar of our business. We believe that the MLS® system protects the standards and integrity of the real estate industry and the safety of Canadian consumers, for whom buying or selling a home is likely the most significant transaction they will make in their lifetimes.
The real estate market in Canada is and will continue to be highly competitive. Canadians selling their homes today can choose from a variety of business models, listing options and compensation/commission structures. CENTURY 21 Canada advocates that consumers should remain protected by real estate industry standards of conduct and ethics, which is at the cornerstone of what the current MLS® system offers. I support the rules amendments accepted by CREA members on Monday, March 22, and believe they satisfy concerns expressed by the Competition Bureau while preserving the integrity of our industry. False or misleading information has found its way onto many well-intended publicly accessible information and advertising sites, with little recourse for consumers."
The real estate market in Canada is and will continue to be highly competitive. Canadians selling their homes today can choose from a variety of business models, listing options and compensation/commission structures. CENTURY 21 Canada advocates that consumers should remain protected by real estate industry standards of conduct and ethics, which is at the cornerstone of what the current MLS® system offers. I support the rules amendments accepted by CREA members on Monday, March 22, and believe they satisfy concerns expressed by the Competition Bureau while preserving the integrity of our industry. False or misleading information has found its way onto many well-intended publicly accessible information and advertising sites, with little recourse for consumers."
