Expand Your Global Network at REALTOR® Quest® in Toronto!
Canada ranks as the top country of origin for foreign buyers in the U.S., with Illinois among the top 12 destinations for Canadian real estate investors. The long-standing trade relationship between The Windy City and The Great White North makes fostering connections with Canadian REALTORS® a strategic step in expanding your business beyond Chicagoland.
Join Mainstreet at Canada’s largest real estate conference and trade show, REALTOR® Quest®, May 14-15! But don’t just attend—arrive early to take part in dynamic pre-conference events designed for globally minded professionals.
May 13 & 14 | Pre-Conference Global Events with Mainstreet Mainstreet
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), and select U.S. REALTOR® associations invite you to Global Day (May 13) and the Global Reception (May 14). Separate registration is required: Click here (Registration Fee: $45 CAD + tax)
Global Day | May 13
Spend the day engaging with top real estate professionals from Canada, Illinois, Texas, the Carolinas, and beyond. The event kicks off with insightful morning sessions covering cutting-edge topics such as AI in real estate and international property trends. Enjoy a networking lunch before heading on an exclusive tour of Harbourwalk at Lakeview Village—a 177-acre waterfront development by renowned developer Tridel. Location: Delta Hotel Toronto Airport & Conference Centre (onsite parking available)
8:30am-9:00am - Coffee & Connect
9:00am-10:30am - Rock Star Global Team
- You need the right partners for your international clients both inbound and outbound. Hear the latest from Moneycorp, RBC Bank (U.S.) and FIRPTA Solutions.
10:30am-11:15am - Navigating USA Title & Taxes
- Hear the latest on important taxation and title considerations for your Canadian clients whether buying or selling property in the USA.
11:15am-12:00pm - Using AI to become a Real Estate Rock Star!
- Join Richard Silver & Jim Burtnick, Silver Burtnick & Associates of Sotheby's International as they explore how you can use AI to be a real estate rock star.
12:00pm-12:30pm - Transportation to property tour (Note: bus transportation to and from hotel is provided).
12:30pm-3:30pm
- Lunch and guided tour of 177-acre waterfront development site (Tridel's Harbourwalk at Lakeview Village).
3:30pm - Transportation back to Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre
Global Reception | May 14
- After a full day at TRREB REALTOR® Quest, continue networking in a relaxed setting over appetizers and drinks with international real estate professionals. This is a prime opportunity to build global connections and expand your referral network.
- Location: Milestones on Dixon Road | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Cost: Complimentary (registration required; max. 125 guests) Join us for the Great Canadian Road Trip—Live in Toronto, Ontario!
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your global real estate business. Secure your spot today!
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