As part of the Real Estate Council of Alberta’s (RECA) mandate to protect consumers and uphold industry standards, we are advising Albertans and the real estate industry that Sather Real Estate Pro Brokers Ltd. brokerage licence is currently suspended. This means the broker (Mr. Joseph Sather) and any other real estate associates working for this brokerage cannot trade in real estate until the suspension is lifted.
To protect consumers and ensure licensees are meeting their professional obligations and standards, RECA conducts periodic reviews of real estate brokerages. These reviews are designed to ensure complete transaction records and the protection of funds held in trust. On October 10, 2024, a standard practice review was initiated with Sather Real Estate Pro Brokers Ltd. Brokerage records were requested to support the review. After repeated requests for these documents (including transaction and trust account records), and with no response from Mr. Sather, RECA suspended the brokerage’s license under Alberta’s Real Estate Act Rules.
Enforcement of the obligations set out under the Real Estate Act Rules is something RECA takes very seriously. This decision was not made lightly and reflects our commitment to protect consumers and the integrity of Alberta’s self-regulated real estate industry. The licence for this brokerage will remain suspended until Mr. Sather provides the required documents and the information is deemed to be satisfactory.
If you are a consumer or licensee with transactions in progress with anyone who works for Sather Real Estate Pro Brokers Ltd. or have any questions about this licence suspension, please contact info@reca.ca or (403) 228-2954 (option 4).
RECA publishes suspensions to protect consumers, uphold industry standards, ensure transparency and provide education on the Real Estate Act standards of practice. RECA’s Find a Licensee tool allows anyone to search for a licensee (real estate, mortgage, property management and condominium management) to confirm they are licensed and in good standing.
