The Ottawa Real Estate Board

What The Ottawa Real Estate Board does

The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) is a non-profit industry association incorporated in Ontario, Canada, founded in 1921 to represent licensed real estate professionals in the greater Ottawa region. The organization serves more than 4,000 member REALTORS through a portfolio of services anchored by access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system — branded under trademarks licensed by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) — and the PropTx member platform provided by PropTx Innovations Inc., which delivers listing data, market statistics, and professional tools via single sign-on. Beyond MLS access, OREB offers consumer-facing resources including the Find a REALTOR directory, a Make It Happen portal, commercial real estate services, and free financial calculators (mortgage and land transfer tax).

The business model is membership-driven: recurring REALTOR membership dues form the primary revenue stream, supplemented by MLS system service fees and event-based income from the annual REALTOR Trade Show (75+ exhibitors, 28-year history) and charitable events (Charity Golf Tournament since 2003 and a new Charity Pickleball Tournament in 2026). End-consumer relationships are indirect, mediated through member REALTORS; the Find a REALTOR directory and newsroom statistics serve as the primary consumer touchpoints. OREB is also active in policy advocacy, publishing the More Homes for Ottawa municipal housing platform and engaging on federal and provincial legislation such as Bill C-4 and Bill 97.

OREB is currently executing a multi-board integration with four other Eastern Ontario real estate boards (CDREB, KAREA, RCREB, RSLREB) announced in December 2024 to unify 5,200+ REALTORS into the third-largest real estate association in Ontario, with the Renfrew County board (RCREB) merger vote occurring on March 25, 2026. The organization is headquartered at 1826 Woodward Drive, Ottawa, and is governed by a member-elected board, with leadership including CEO Nicole Christy and recent Presidents Curtis Fillier, Paul Czan, and Tami Eades.

Name

The Ottawa Real Estate Board

Legal name

Ottawa Real Estate Board

Website

https://oreb.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ottawa Real Estate Board is a non-profit industry association, founded in 1921, that represents more than 4,000 member REALTORS in the Ottawa region by providing MLS access via the PropTx platform, market statistics, professional standards, advocacy, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Development & Feasibility Advisory (Highest-and-Best-Use, Entitlements Support) (BPAJANAC)

Keywords

• Real estate association
• MLS services
• REALTOR membership
• Property listings
• Real estate advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: OREB generates revenue through membership fees from its 4,000+ REALTOR members who pay dues for access to MLS services, market data, advocacy, and professional resources.
2. MLS System Services: The Multiple Listing Service system provides listing data and transaction services to member REALTORS, supporting the core real estate marketplace in the Ottawa region.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) is a non-profit industry association representing more than 4,000 REALTORS in the Ottawa region. It operates the regional MLS® system, delivers market statistics, advocates on real estate policy, and provides professional development, member tools, and consumer-facing property search resources.

Product overview

The Ottawa Real Estate Board operates a multi-product real estate services ecosystem centered on the MLS® System for property listings and the PropTx member platform for professional access. Consumer-facing offerings include the Make It Happen portal, Find a REALTOR® directory, Commercial Real Estate Services, and Tools (mortgage and land transfer tax calculators). The organization complements its core real estate marketplace with Market Statistics & Reports, advocacy initiatives like the More Homes for Ottawa Housing Platform, and member community events including the annual REALTOR® Trade Show, Charity Golf Tournament, and the inaugural Charity Pickleball Tournament. The product portfolio serves both consumers seeking property and REALTORS® seeking professional tools and networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MLS® System

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1,000,000 donated to local shelter-related charities since 2013
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Renfrew County Real Estate Board (RCREB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026RCREB members voted in favor of merging with OREB, marking significant step toward unified real estate community across the region. Vote occurred March 25, 2026.
• Eastern Ontario Real Estate Boards Integration (CDREB, KAREA, RCREB, RSLREB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2024Integration of five Eastern Ontario real estate boards (Ottawa, Cornwall & District, Kingston & Area, Renfrew County, Rideau-St. Lawrence) representing 5,200+ REALTORS to create the third-largest real estate association in Ontario. Aims to enhance services, technology (PropTx), educational opportunities, and industry voice.
• Ontario REALTORS Care FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual charitable partnership where OREB members raise funds for shelter-related charities across the Ottawa region through initiatives including the charity golf tournament, monthly donations, and individual fundraising efforts. Over $1,000,000 has been donated since 2013.
• PropTx Innovations Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing PropTx MLS platform for barrier-free access to real estate information, statistics and tools for Eastern Ontario REALTORS.
• Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association providing MLS trademark licensing, professional standards (REALTOR Code of Ethics), and industry governance. OREB is a member board of CREA.
• Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial association representing real estate professionals in Ontario. OREB works with OREA on provincial advocacy and policy initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB): CREB is a major Canadian regional real estate board serving REALTORS in the Calgary area with MLS services, market statistics, and advocacy. It is highly comparable to OREB in scope, products, and operating model, differing primarily by geography.
• Greater Montreal Real Estate Board (GMREB / Centris): GMREB operates the Centris MLS platform serving Quebec REALTORS with listing data and market statistics. It is a direct peer in the regional MLS/membership model serving a major Canadian metropolitan real estate market.
• Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV): REBGV is the regional real estate board serving Greater Vancouver REALTORS with MLS access, market statistics, and advocacy. It mirrors OREB's membership/MLS/advocacy structure in a different Canadian metropolitan market.
• Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB): FVREB is a BC-based regional real estate board providing MLS and advocacy to REALTORS in the Fraser Valley. It is comparable to OREB in scale and operating model and is a candidate peer in the same Eastern-Ottawa-style integration conversation.
• Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB): TRREB is the largest regional real estate board in Canada, providing MLS access, market statistics, and advocacy to REALTORS in the Greater Toronto Area. It is the closest functional peer to OREB, operating the same membership/MLS/advocacy model at larger scale.

Others

• Realtor.ca (CREA): Realtor.ca is the national consumer-facing MLS portal operated by CREA, aggregating listings from member boards including OREB. It is the consumer distribution layer of the same federation OREB operates in, making it an ecosystem peer rather than a competitor.
• PropTx Innovations Inc. PropTx is the technology partner providing the MLS platform used by OREB and other Eastern Ontario boards. It is a technology/infrastructure provider rather than a direct competitor, but its roadmap directly shapes OREB's product capability.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): NAR is the US national trade association owning the REALTOR® trademark and governing US REALTOR boards with MLS, advocacy, and education services. It is the closest international analogue to CREA/OREB in structure and mandate.
• Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA): OREA is the provincial association representing Ontario REALTORS, providing advocacy, professional standards, and education. OREB is a member board of OREA, making it a direct peer in the same federation with overlapping advocacy and governance roles.
• Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA): CREA is the national trade association that owns the MLS® and REALTOR® trademarks and governs provincial and regional boards including OREB. It is the umbrella body for the same membership model OREB operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OREB1
• Facebookfacebook.com/OttawaRealEstateBoard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ottawa-real-estate-board

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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