SASKATCHEWAN REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
The Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission is responsible for the regulation of Saskatchewan’s real estate industry. The Commission is mandated to protect consumers and the public interest by ensuring that registrants act within a professional framework that promotes ethical conduct and integrity and strengthens consumer trust and confidence.
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Visit: 104 – 210 Wellman Cres. Saskatoon SK, S7T 0J1
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Consumer Protection
Notice of Suspension: Paul Chavady and Jerry Hallgrimson
To protect consumers and uphold the integrity and professional standards of Saskatchewan’s real estate industry, the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission is advising that there has been an order to suspend the registration to trade in real estate for Paul Chavady and Jerry Hallgrimson.
The Commission received information anonymously on approximately 500 transactions of concern. Following extensive investigation, including verification of transaction data from the Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association, the Commission established a complaint against Mr. Chavady and Mr. Hallgrimson on its own motion, as no members of the public had made a complaint to the Commission in relation to Mr. Chavady and/or Mr. Hallgrimson on this matter.
A Hearing Committee found that Mr. Chavady and Mr. Hallgrimson engaged in conduct deserving of sanction pursuant to The Real Estate Act (the “Act”). For full details and the specific findings of fact, please refer to the Consent Orders: 2024-95 Hallgrimson and 2024-96 Chavady.
In summary, it was found that Mr. Chavady and Mr. Hallgrimson, were each guilty of the following:
| – professional misconduct contrary to section 39(1)(c) of the Act for breach Section 58(1)(b) of the Act 106 times by failing to include required information on an offer to purchase. | ||
| – professional misconduct contrary to section 39(1)(c) of the Act for breach of Commission Bylaw 701(a) by providing an untrue statement of material fact to the Commission. | ||
| – professional misconduct contrary to section 39(1)(c) of the Act for breach of Commission Bylaw 701(b) by omitting to state a material fact to the Commission. | ||
| – professional misconduct contrary to section 39(1)(c) of the Act for breach of Commission Bylaw 702: | ||
| – 67 times by failing to represent the interests of buyer clients while acting in dual agency; – by signing a counteroffer after expiry of the deadline; – 36 times by failing to remove conditions, or amend the contract, prior to expiry of the deadline; and – by failing to disclose knowledge of asbestos to buyer clients while acting in limited dual agency. |
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| – professional misconduct contrary to section 39(1)(c) of the Act for breach of Commission Bylaw 733, by failing to include required information on service agreements. | ||
Each of Mr. Chavady and Mr. Hallgrimson shall receive a global sanction as follows:
| – An order of reprimand for the violations of Section 58(1)(b) of the Act, Commission Bylaws 701(a) and (b), 702, and 733. | |
| – Each shall be suspended for a period of 6 months. | |
| – Each shall pay to the Commission a $100,000 fine for the said violations of the Act and Bylaws. This is the maximum fine allowable under the Act. | |
| – Each shall, within 1 year, complete ethics/professionalism courses to be determined or approved by the Registrar. | |
| – Each shall be subject to ongoing monitoring and audits by the Commission for a period of 2 years and 6 months. | |
| – Their registration shall be subject to conditions set by the Registrar for a period of 2 years and 6 months. | |
| – Their registration shall be terminated if they fail to make payment or meet any of the requirements set out above. |
Effective October 1, 2026, Mr. Hallgrimson is prohibited from trading in real estate for six months, until April 1, 2027.
Effective April 1, 2027, Mr. Chavady is prohibited from trading in real estate for six months, until October 1, 2027.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commission at compliance@srec.ca.
Notice of Termination of Registration: Chuong Anh (Kevin) Tran
As of May 5, 2026, Chuong Anh (Kevin) Tran is no longer registered with the Commission to trade in real estate in Saskatchewan.
If you are contacted by Mr. Tran, involved in a trade in real estate with Mr. Tran, or have concerns about a transaction in which Mr. Tran was involved, please contact the Commission immediately.
The Commission seeks to meet its mandate of consumer protection through:
- Setting standards of business conduct that promote ethical conduct, integrity and strengthen consumer trust and confidence: The Commission sets high standards of ethical and professional conduct for registrants. Registrants must follow the standards set out in the Act, its Regulations and the Commission Bylaws.
- Ensuring the suitability and good character of registrants: All registrants must provide a Certified Criminal Record Check to the Commission, and answer questions about past disciplinary proceedings, criminal proceedings, bankruptcies, and more in order to be registered.
- Requiring mandatory participation in an errors and omissions insurance program: All registrants must carry errors and omissions insurance. This insurance protects consumers against unintentional loss because of mistakes or unintended negligence made by a registrant.
- Establishing education standards: All registrants must complete the minimum education standards before being registered to trade in real estate.
- Investigating complaints: When registrants fail to meet industry standards, complaints can be made to the Commission, and the Commission will begin an investigation into the conduct of that registrant who may be disciplined, fined, and/or may have their registration suspended or cancelled.
- Administering the Real Estate Assurance Fund: The Real Estate Assurance Fund compensates consumers who have been the victim of fraud, breach of trust, or a failure to disburse or account for money held in trust by a registrant in connection with a trade in real estate.
- Providing information: The Commission’s website contains information for consumers.
Please view our Consumer Information Guide to learn more.
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