OREB Members Vote in Favour of Amalgamation
March 19, 2025
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Ottawa Real Estate Board ()REB) held a Special Meeting of Members to vote on the proposed amalgamation between Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB), Cornwall and District Real Estate Board (CDREB), Kingston and Area Real Estate Association (KAREA), Renfrew County Real Estate Board (RCREB), and Rideau-St. Lawrence Real Estate Board (RSLREB). The special resolution required a two-thirds majority to pass, and the vote carried with 80.94% in favour.
This marks a significant milestone in the journey toward unifying over 5,200 REALTORS® across Eastern Ontario. We sincerely thank all OREB Members who participated in this important decision. Your participation – through town halls, discussions, and your vote – has shown a commitment to the future of our profession.
The next steps in this process include awaiting the results from the CDREB, KAREA and RSLREB. Yesterday, RCREB voted, and the resolution was approved. Should all five boards vote in favour, we will move forward with forming the transition board.
As we approach the official amalgamation date of October 1, 2025, the documents presented at the Special Meeting will be refined and finalized, with the final version submitted no less than 30 days before the integration.
Thank you for your participation and commitment to shaping the future of real estate in Eastern Ontario. We look forward to sharing more updates as we progress through this transition.
