The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS (LSTAR) is a professional organization committed to serving the real estate needs of the community and to providing its Members with the services and education required to promote excellence, knowledge and a high standard of ethics and business practices. The Association's jurisdiction includes Middlesex and Elgin Counties, home to nearly 500,000 residents. It is one of the ten largest Boards in Canada with a membership of 1,500 Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons working out of 135 offices. LSTAR Members are licensed professionals governed by a high standard of professional service and a strict Code of Ethics and are committed to providing the best possible service to their clients and customers. One of the primary functions of LSTAR is the operation of the Multiple Listing Service or MLS, a co-operative marketing system used only by Canada's real estate boards to ensure maximum exposure of properties for sale. Almost all resale homes in Canada are sold through MLS. Using MLS, REALTORS can access sold prices, list prices, average time on the market, historical data and conduct comparative market analyses. MLS is the cornerstone of organized real estate's tremendous success, both its most valuable tool and your best chance to optimize your buying or selling experience. All of the Association's listings may be found online at www.REALTOR.ca. Guided by a thirteen member Board of Directors and