Professional Iranian Canadian Real Estate Association (PICRA)

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

Another inspiring PICRA seminar! ✨

A great opportunity to connect, learn, exchange ideas, and grow alongside amazing professionals in our community.

09/30/2026

Today, we honour the children, families, and communities impacted by the residential school system. 🧡
Every child deserves to be seen, heard, valued, and loved.
Every Child Matters.

Today and every day, we remember. 🧡

PICRA Canada

09/11/2026

Dear PICRA Members,

We are excited to invite you to PICRA’s upcoming Educational Panel, featuring an insightful and practical session on how artificial intelligence can help real estate professionals work smarter, save time, and grow their businesses.

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🤖 The Real AI Advantage
AI Agent Services to Work Smarter and Grow Your Business
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Thornhill Golf Club (7994 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON)

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way REALTORS® manage their businesses, communicate with clients, and create new opportunities. In this practical, agent-focused session, Eryn Richardson and Jalal Motazedi will explore The Real AI agent services and demonstrate how REALTORS® can leverage AI to:

Save valuable time and improve productivity
Streamline everyday business tasks
Enhance communication and client experience
Work more efficiently and strategically
Discover practical ways to integrate AI into their real estate business

Thanks to our great Speaker Eryn Richardson

Special thanks to our valued Sponsor:
Mr Reza Bafghi owner of PHOENIX from Transamerica

PHOENIX offers a diverse range of insurance programs tailored to the unique needs of individuals and businesses, providing flexible solutions designed to support financial protection and long-term planning. We appreciate their support of PICRA and our continued commitment to providing valuable educational opportunities to our members.

A big Thank you to our Affiliate sponsors for their continued support:

Mr Ashkan Anvari webgeniusca
Ms Shiva Veisanian Advertising & Marketing🇨🇦

08/26/2026

🚀 YouTube Launch Workshop for REALTORS®!

Ready to turn YouTube into a powerful tool for growing your real estate business? Join us and learn how to:

🎥 Set up your YouTube channel
💡 Create content that attracts clients
📈 Generate more views, leads & listings

📅 September 4 & 11
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻 Online via Google Meet
🎓 Instructor: Dr. Ashkan Anvari Dr.Ashkan Anvari 🇺🇸🇨🇦

⭐ SPECIAL OFFER FOR PICRA MEMBERS: 95% OFF!

Limited seats available — reserve your spot today!

07/13/2026

Dear PICRA Members,
We are pleased to invite you to another session of PICRA’s 2026 Educational Panel Series, part of our ongoing professional development program for real estate professionals across Ontario. Following strong interest and positive feedback from our previous legal panel, PICRA is pleased to welcome back our trusted team of experienced real estate lawyers for another interactive discussion. This session will provide practical legal insights, answer members’ questions, and help real estate professionals better understand and navigate breach of contract issues in real estate transactions with greater confidence.

“When Deals Fall Apart: Understanding Breach of Contract in Real Estate Transactions”
by
1. Garry Shapiro (Senior Lawyer, partner of Shapiro LLP). Shapiro LLP
2. Evan Shapiro (Senior Lawyer, partner of Shapiro LLP) Evan Shapiro
3. Azin Isabelle Mousavi (Lawyer, team member of Shapiro LLP)

Thanks to our valued Sponsor:
Shapiro Law Firm Shapiro LLP

Thanks to our affiliate sponsors:

Ms shiva Veisanian Advertising & Marketing🇨🇦
Mr Ashkan Anvari webgeniusca
Ms Fatima Belmont Business Portrait

Event Details:

📆Thursday, July 23, 2026
⏱️9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Thornhill Golf Club
7994 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 1Y2

07/03/2026

Proud of PICRA: Featured in Buzz Magazine! 🏆 ⭐ 🎉*

We are excited to announce that, for the first time, PICRA has been featured in Buzz Magazine THE BUZZ CONFERENCE , one of the most prestigious real estate publications. This article introduces the Iranian-Canadian real estate community, highlighting our mission, achievements, and the growing impact and potential of our professionals in the real estate industry.

We invite all PICRA members and supporters to celebrate this milestone by sharing this exciting news. Thank you to our Board of Directors for their vision, dedication, and leadership in elevating PICRA to a higher standard of excellence and strengthening our professional community.

اولين حضور پيكرا در Buzz Magazine و افتخار بزرگ برای پيكرا! 🎉

با افتخار اعلام می‌کنیم که برای نخستین بار، PICRA در Buzz Magazine, یکی از معتبرترین رسانه‌های حوزه املاک، معرفی شده است. این مقاله به معرفی جامعه حرفه‌ای ایرانیان فعال در صنعت املاک، اهداف، دستاوردها و ظرفیت‌های ارزشمند این جامعه می‌پردازد.

از همه اعضا و همراهان PICRA دعوت می‌کنیم با اشتراک‌گذاری این خبر، در جشن این موفقیت ارزشمند سهیم باشند. از اعضای محترم هیئت‌مدیره نیز صمیمانه سپاسگزاریم که با تلاش، تعهد و رهبری خود، PICRA را به جایگاهی بالاتر از استانداردهای حرفه‌ای رسانده‌اند.

Board of Directors;

Fahima Kashani (President & PR) Fahima Kashani
Simin Issabiglou (VP) Simin Issabiglou | Broker
Hamid Khorasanchian (Secretary) Hamid Khorasanchian
Sia Mansouri (Treasury) Sia Mansouri
Hamidreza Akrami (Education & Editorial) Hamidreza
Parastoo Ershadi (Sponsorship) 🇨🇦𝓟𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓸 𝓔𝓻𝓼𝓱𝓪𝓭𝓲🇨🇦,BROKER ,SRES,SRS📲
Sara Kalali (Marketing) Sara Kalali
Roya Najafi and Jalal Motazedi (Membership) Roya Najafi 🇨🇦
Shahin Khalili (Tech) Toronto Real Estate Team
Behnoush Azimi (Event) Behnoush.Azimi
Bahar Bozorgkhoo (IT) Bahar Bozorgkhoo | Real Estate Agent

06/30/2026

Dear PICRA Members,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to invite you to attend the PICRA Annual General Assembly and Board Elections. This important gathering provides an opportunity to review the Association’s achievements, initiatives, and financial performance, while also participating in the election of the Board of Directors for the upcoming term.

🗓️Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue: Bellvue Manor
Address: 8083 Jane Street, Vaughan, ON L4K 2M7

Special thanks to our affiliate sponsors:

Realty Care Law LLP
webgeniusca
Advertising & Marketing🇨🇦
iAccounting
Belmont Business Portrait

06/11/2026

On May 29, we had the privilege of bringing together three of the industry’s top leaders—Daryl King The Daryl King Team Wayne Kahn Wayne Kahn and Paul Zammit Paul Zammit | Broker of Record for an insightful discussion on “How Top Realtors Win in Today’s Market.”

With over 100 years of combined experience, our speakers shared valuable strategies, real-world lessons, and practical advice to help REALTORS® navigate today’s evolving market with confidence.

A big thank you to all our members, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers who made this event a great success. The engagement, networking, and knowledge shared throughout the morning truly reflected the strength of our professional community.

We look forward to seeing you at our next PICRA event!

Thanks again to our valued sponsors

Jeremy Pilarski & REMAX Realtron Realty Inc. | GTA Brokerage
Kamran Etessam-Mortgage broker

Our affiliate sponsors:

Advertising & Marketing🇨🇦
Belmont.studio
webgeniusca

05/19/2026

Dear PICRA Members,
We are pleased to invite you to PICRA’s continuing Educational Seminar/Panel of 2026 - part of our ongoing professional development series dedicated to strengthening the knowledge, skills, and success of real estate practitioners across Ontario.

“How Top Realtors Win in Today’s Market?”
Bringing together more than 100 years of combined expertise by:

1. Daryl King .team (One of Top agent, #1 Team in York Region)
2. Paul Zammit One of Top agent, # 1 Team in Thornhill)
3. Wayne Kahn .remax (Multi- Awards winning Realtor with Remax Realtron)

Event Details:
📆Friday, May 29, 2026
⏱️9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Thornhill Golf Club
Address: 7994 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 1Y2

***Free for picra Member***
Non member can Register in Link Below and attend

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1989627146354?aff=oddtdtcreator

Special thanks to our valued Sponsors:

Mr Kamran Etessam .mortgage
Remax Realtron Brokerage
Ms Shiva Veisanian .ads
Ms Fatima Arjmand .headshot
Mr Ashkan Anvari