PropTx Innovations Inc. (ProxTx) provides leading technology service solutions to REALTORS® through a range of tools, insights and applications that improve the transaction experience for them and the clients they serve.
PropTx is the home of a blockchain-enabled, innovative, trusted and modern MLS® platform that provides a more secure, streamlined and automated process for managing real estate transactions.
Designed with REALTOR® needs at the forefront, our future-facing MLS® System strengthens data management and protection, streamlines processes and ultimately improves the transaction experience for them and the clients they serve.
PropTx is a wholly owned, subsidiary and taxable entity of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB).
Our Mission
PropTx aims to steer Ontario and Canada’s real estate industries toward the future by harnessing leading edge technology that betters the profession.
Our mission is to empower REALTORS® to grow their businesses and provide excellent service to clients with future facing technology service solutions.
Our Story
In 2020, TRREB reached a significant milestone, celebrating 100 years of service to Members. With 70,000 Members, TRREB is proud to be recognized as the largest real estate board in the world.
Renowned for its proficient and extensive MLS® Services, TRREB noticed that MLS® Systems had become stagnant, with little to no innovation or improvement over the last decade. TRREB seized this opportunity to build a new, future facing system that embraces leading edge technologies and empowers REALTORS® and brokerages to better serve clients through innovation, transparency and efficiencies.
With the vision of creating a future facing MLS® platform that would usher in a new era for the real estate industry, PropTx was born. PropTx has worked to redesign and modernize the MLS® System, leverage leading edge technologies to unify Ontario’s real estate industry using one listing database for the betterment of the profession.
Today, PropTx’s future-facing MLS® System is reimagining the real estate industry, with a state-of-the-art MLS® front-end platform that provides connected, empowered and transparent data services to support REALTORS® in scaling their business and providing quality services to clients.
Meet the Team
Board of Directors
Kevin Crigger
Chair & Director
Paul Baron
Director
Mathieu Glaude
Director
Irene Zaguskin
Director
Paula A. Morrison
Director
Staff
John DiMichele
President & CEO
Contact Us
PropTx Inc. 1400 Don Mills, Toronto, ON, M3B 3N1
REALM™
REALM is a modern, mobile-first new national front-end Multi-List Platform (MLP) that merges land registry and MLS® data to create a singular and enhanced experience for real estate professionals.
The new Multi-List Platform solution combines Teranet’s GeoWarehouse® with Stratus MLS® to offer REALM. REALM presents a whole new world of possibilities for real estate professionals in a singular and intuitive mobile platform. REALM is delivered via desktop and mobile, providing an elevated platform experience making access to the information and reports that they want and need much easier.
The new front-end; REALM, delivers a singular, mobile-first platform experience designed to save Canadian real estate professionals time by enhancing expertise and connectivity – enabling them to optimize business practices all within a cross-platform workflow. REALM does this by integrating Teranet’s authoritative land registry and third-party data, AMP’s customizable Advanced Multi-List Platform and the new add/edit and search functionality.
REALM is the MLP of the future leveraging the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) compliant back-end combined with a contemporary front-end that will provide the most robust mobile end-to-end MLP.
Skyslope Forms
SkySlope Forms allows REALTORS® to easily find, fill, and e-sign real estate forms.
SkySlope Forms dramatically reduces the time it takes for real estate professionals to complete complicated real estate forms. It shortens the time required for data entry by pre-populating forms with data pulled from the MLS. It also auto-populates matching data fields and comes equipped with embedded e-signature at no extra cost.
A pioneer in the proptech space, SkySlope was founded in 2011 and is now used by nearly half a million real estate professionals. Since its inception, the SkySlope suite has grown to include a dynamic assortment of solutions, including Forms and SkySlope Offers — a digital platform designed to compare and share offers on a property.
Skyslope Offers
With one click, real estate professionals will be able to start an offer on a property creating an efficient, trackable and transparent offers process.
SkySlope Offers compiles every offer on a property into a singular database. Offers are displayed, sorted, and compared by multiple data points like offer price and closing periods. For extra ease, listing agents can also accept, counter, or decline offers right in SkySlope Offers.
With SkySlope Offers, REALTORS® and consumers can see the number of offers, approved changes and the overall offer process all in real-time while respecting consumer privacy. This helps to protect real estate professionals while providing a consistent experience for homebuyers and sellers all within a level playing field.
ListTrac
Known as “Google Analytics for real estate listings, ListTrac allow real estate professionals to track your listing activity and online performance on TRREB’s MLS® System and public-facing portals, including REALTOR.ca and brokerage or salesperson websites.
Real estate professionals gain access to important metrics, such as listing views, shares, leads, and favourites.
As well as monitor and share timely reports with sellers that include metrics such as number of times a listing is viewed on each site, the average time someone spends viewing each listing, and the number of leads received from each site.
HoodQ
The HoodQ Homebuyer Hub is a one-stop homebuying research platform.
HoodQ Homebuyer Hub Highlights:
Detailed guides and maps for every neighbourhood in the GTA. That’s over 450 Neighbourhood Guides covering 6.7 million people in 25 municipalities. Each guide profiles the demographics of people, families, transit options and the size of homes that make up the neighbourhood.
School information like never before. The School Locator tool allows you and your clients to quickly find which GTA neighbourhoods match their criteria for school type, grade level, school score and special programs. Neighbourhood School Guides feature all GTA schools and available catchments, each with a link to a more in-depth school profile page.
A personalized recommendation engine you need to see to believe. Using a first-of-its kind technology, neighbourhood recommendations will be provided to your clients based on all of their wish list criteria. It’s done through a short quiz and provides invaluable insights.
HoodQ Reports for as many GTA addresses as you like. That’s 2,591,351 unique address report packages that highlight each property’s best neighbourhood features.
Restb.ai
Restb.ai brings AI powered computer vision technology and data to real estate professionals. This leading image recognition technology analyzes property information to unlock real estate specific insights and improve property valuations.
Resttb.ai will automate the listing process by extracting data.
Restb.ai’s MLS Product Suite includes four cutting-edge features and benefits:
AI: Automatically extract data and insights from listings.
Enhanced Compliance: Auto-detects misuses of listing photos and all corresponding violations based on the TRREB MLS® Rules.
Photo Matching: Members and clients can search the active listing inventory by uploading photos and finding matching photos with the same features.
Auto Populate Listings: Improve the listing process and save Members time by auto-populating listing form fields.
BrokerBay
BrokerBay streamlines the workflow for scheduling and arranging showings and provides electronic lockbox integration for brokerages.
BrokerBay provides a series of tools and dashboards filled with everything real estate professional need to support their clients’ house hunt. This easy-to-use platform allows brokerages to schedule both in-person and interactive 3D virtual showings.
REALTORS® can register offers as well as manage documents and property notifications.
CoreLogic
CoreLogic’s Listing Management Platform embraces the perfect combination of efficiency and innovation to help real estate professionals find listings clients will love. Not only can homebuyers research properties through the interface, but they can also communicate with their agents.
This solution integrates with other CoreLogic products, including OneHome and Prospects Mobile.
OneHome is a client portal that takes collaboration and customer service to a new level. Real estate professionals can see their client’s search behavior to better understand their priorities.
Prospects Mobile is an app fully integrated with Matrix and gives REALTORS® the ability to conduct business anywhere, anytime.
INRIX and Matrix360 are also coming soon.
CoreLogic Property Insights Platform (Realist) allows real estate professionals new and exciting ways to collaborate with clients.
Rental Beast
With access to millions of listings and growing, real-time accuracy and intelligent tools, Rental Beast offers renters and landlords the shortest path from search to find.
Rental Beast leverages powerful technology that our expert partner agents rely on to help renters and landlords find exactly what they’re looking for.
Secure Authentication
Multi-factor authentication via SMS or email to securely access services powered by PropTx.
Future Services
Our leading-edge technology service solutions are designed to improve the transaction experience for REALTORS® and the clients they serve:
Sovereign Digital Identity provides verified digital identity for REALTORS® and a verified sovereign digital identity tied to FINTRAC for clients to protect against wire fraud, identity theft and mortgage fraud.
Smart Contracts facilitate the automation of processes and workflows, creating a trusted environment for all stakeholders, while ensuring the confidentiality of shared information.
Standardization captures each step of the deal process digitally through immutable original documentation.
Decentralized Database a new blockchain-enabled, innovative, trusted and modern MLS® platform that provides a more secure, streamlined and automated process for managing real estate transactions.
Data Consolidation strengthens data management and protection, streamline processes and ultimately improve the transaction experience.
Kevin Crigger
Chair & Director
Throughout his career Kevin Crigger has proven himself an award-winning REALTOR® as a multiple recipient of Johnston & Daniel’s most prestigious awards for sales achievement. He has also been recognized by a number of industry publications, including REP Magazine which selected him as one of the real estate industry’s “Young Guns” – representing the top 100 Realtors in Canada under 35, and Toronto Storeys who selected Kevin as the Realtor of the Year for 2017.
Having been personally involved in more than $1 billion of real estate transactions throughout his career, Kevin has had the great privilege of working with a vast array of clients. He is a specialist in Central Toronto’s premier neighbourhoods but has experience throughout the Greater Toronto Area, as well as experience in commercial real estate, representing both owner/landlord and buyer/tenant clients.
Understanding the level of skill and expertise necessary to provide the highest level of service possible, Kevin is continually upgrading his education and taking courses to ensure that he has the relevant knowledge to provide informed advice to his clients. His commitment to continuing education is evidenced by the many designations he has earned, including REM, CRES, ABR®, and SRS.
Understanding our increasingly global world, Kevin is an active member of a number of industry leading organizations, such as REIC, FIABCI, CRB, and REBAC, allowing him to keep up on global real estate trends and provide seamless service to his clients globally.
Passionate for increasing standards within the real estate profession, Kevin is actively involved in organized real estate, participating on many industry boards, committees and task forces at TRREB, CREA, ORCF, and RECO. Kevin is also a member and volunteer at many local community organizations.
Kevin Crigger is currently the Chair of the Governance By-Law Task Force; the Professional Advancement Task Force and he is the Vice-Chair of the REALTOR®QUEST Task Force.
Paul Baron
Director
Paul Baron, PropTx Board of Director and TRREB President, is a career real estate executive with over 30 years of experience working with both residential and commercial real estate. He is the Broker of Record for Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc., which he founded in 1993, and has since grown to encompass nine offices serving the Greater Toronto Area.
Paul has always taken an active interest in the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry, and he enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise as TRREB's Director-at-Large. He supports many causes in the community including Easter Seals, Markham Stouffville Hospital and the Rouge Valley Health Network.
Mathieu Glaude
Director
Mathieu Glaude is a prominent figure in the Canadian technology industry, with extensive experience in building and operating decentralized systems for governments, enterprises, and SMEs. As the Founder and CEO of Northern Block, a Canadian-based technology provider specializing in digital trust solutions using open standards, open-source code, and self-sovereign identity (SSI) principles, Mathieu brings a wealth of expertise to his role as a board member for PropTx.
Mathieu has led 40+ successful software solution deployments and is an active contributor to various groups that set standards and compliance recommendations for decentralized identity in Canada and around the world. These include the Trust Over IP Foundation (ToIP) and the Digital Identity and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC).
In addition to his professional achievements, Mathieu is also the host of the SSI Orbit Podcast, which is widely recognized as one of the best podcasts in the industry. With his passion for technology and commitment to building trustworthy and decentralized systems, Mathieu brings a unique perspective to his conversations with top industry experts. His expertise and thought leadership in the field of digital identity and decentralized architectures make him an invaluable member of the board.
Irene Zaguskin
Director
Irene Zaguskin is a senior executive leader and board director, with a proven record of excellence in enablement of high growth and turnarounds, through digital transformation, technology transformation and business model reinvention. She has versatile experience in numerous industries including manufacturing, retail, grocery retail, telecommunications, home services, HVAC, energy and power.
Irene currently serves on the board of PropTx and is chair of the board at Lakeland Power. Some of her past board roles included serving on the boards and advisory boards of IDC, ITAC, CAMSS and Canadian Stage.
Irene is also the Chief Operations and Technology Officer at TPH. TPH is an industry leader as a Canadian printing company to over 12,000 businesses. The company branches are experts in graphic design, state-of-the-art printing technology and creative fulfillment solutions.
Prior to joining TPH, Irene was CIO and CISO of Enercare, one of North America’s largest home and commercial services and energy solutions companies. She was a key contributor to enable the organization to grow from a provincial player to a North America wide leader, through numerous M&As, technology and digital transformations.
Earlier in her career, Irene guided transformation initiatives at organizations such as Rogers, Loblaws and Canadian Tire, harnessing digital technology to improve the experiences of millions of Canadian customers—whether that’s new digital platforms, customer mobile enabled product offerings, best in class customer relationship management system, innovative IoT platforms, ERP platforms, BI initiatives or even stronger network connectivity across the country. Irene has also played a key role in M&As for these organizations, thereby enabling expedited growth and expansion across North America.
Irene’s core passion is driving change through digital transformation, innovation, and technology. Her recipe for success has been transforming organizations to form high performing teams that are customer centric.
Calling herself a “forever student,” Irene holds an MBA, a Computer Science and Economics undergraduate degree, a MIT certificate in Executive Management, and a Chief Information Security Officer Certification. She is also a graduate of the Director’s Education Program at the Institute of Corporate Directors and is ICD.D certified.
Paula A. Morrison, MBA, M.A.
Director
Paula Morrison is an award-winning marketing and communications executive with a passion for building business. Her experience as a global business leader providing strategic advice combined with her ability to build brands and find opportunities in unlikely places has earned her praise from both media and industry.
She has held leadership positions at several of Canada’s top growing companies in telecommunications, health tech, and AI. Proven skills as a hand-on brand builder and a keen ability to understand business priorities and adapt to changing markets has established her as a trusted C-suite advisor.
Paula has served as the Vice President of the Board of Directors for Tropicana Community Services Organization as well as the Chair, Board of Trustees, Black Business & Professional Association (BBPA), National Scholarship Fund. She was the Vice President and Communications Lead for the Urban Financial Services Coalition (now CAUFP).
Paula has an MBA from the Ivey Business School and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from the United States International University. She is an honours graduate from the University of Western Ontario.
John DiMichele
President & CEO
John DiMichele brings together a wealth of professional experience, the practitioner’s perspective, and an intimate understanding of both technology and the real estate landscape.
John worked in the Real Estate profession initially as a salesperson and then as a Broker/Manager prior to joining TRREB’s staff as Chief Information Officer in 2002. As CIO John was responsible for all technology and for introducing and overseeing a variety of notable initiatives.
As TRREB’s CEO John’s key priorities are the protection of privacy and MLS® data intellectual property rights while overseeing the creation of a future facing MLS® system. Another major initiative is the research and optimization of the economic competitiveness and livability of the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region. In 2015 he initiated TRREB’s annual Market Year in Review & Outlook Report, which consults policy makers and stakeholders from various sectors on key areas of housing supply and infrastructure improvement for a better future.
John has served on a wide range of committees and Boards of Directors in organizations of varying sizes including TRREB. Over the years he has also contributed to the efforts of the Ontario Real Estate Association and the Canadian Real Estate Association Board of Directors while Chair of the MLS® and Technology Council. He was also a founding member and remains a current member of the MLS® Home Price Index group.
John is the visionary behind the Future Facing MLS initiative and the creation of PropTx Innovations Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of TRREB.
John currently participates on 2 North American MLS and technology think tanks and the Council of MLS Board of Directors. John has been recognized by the Swanepoel T3 Sixty Group and was also named in the Real Estate Professionals publication’s list of top industry leaders.
In 2022, John was honoured by the Canadian Real Estate Association with the AEN Award of Excellence for outstanding dedication and service to the REALTOR® community.
