The TRREB Beginnings:
1920–1945
Development of Ethical Code Article
At the turn of the 20th century, unethical and often criminal salespeople called “curbstoners” preyed on those unfamiliar with real estate purchasing. This unregulated time of speculation and property selling came to a close when TRREB was established and the Code of Ethics adopted. Even five years after its establishment, TRREB received kudos in the press for its professional approach to community building.
Did you know?
- Mary Pickford invested in several parcels of Toronto real estate, including one off Yonge Street at a price of $70 a foot (1927)
- Murray A. Bosley became “Canada’s Youngest Realtor” at the age of 14, and was an active associate member of TRREB’s membership committee. He was quoted as working in the family business to pay his way for university (1929)
1925, article headline, Globe and Mail