Brokerage Playbook

How to Run a Profitable Brokerage When Agent Splits Rise

Agent splits keep climbing, but most brokerages are more profitable, not less. Here's the arithmetic profitable Ontario broker-owners are using to stay ahead.

Broker of Record Responsibilities in Ontario (TRESA Guide)

What is a broker of record legally responsible for in Ontario? A full guide to TRESA duties, trust accounts, the new RECO filing, FINTRAC and personal liability.

Real Estate Trust Accounts in Ontario: Rules & Compliance

A brokerage guide to Ontario's real estate trust account rules under TRESA — what must be held in trust, the five-business-day deposit rule, monthly reconciliation, and staying compliant with RECO.

New RECO Financial Filing Requirements for Ontario Brokerages

RECO now requires an annual financial filing from every Ontario brokerage starting October 1, 2026, with monthly trust reconciliation coming in 2027. Here's what to file and how to stay ready.

FINTRAC Compliance for Real Estate Brokerages: What Ontario Broker Owners Need to Know

FINTRAC violations cost Ontario brokerages $130,000+ on average. Learn what compliance requires, where brokerages fail, and how myabode keeps every deal file audit-ready.

How to Start a Real Estate Brokerage in Canada: Step-by-Step Guide

Everything broker owners and brokers of record need to open and scale a compliant brokerage in Canada, licensing requirements, trust accounting, agent recruiting, and deal processing infrastructure.