The frustration was real.
The questions came fast:👉 Why wasn’t the builder licensed?
👉 Where was Tarion?
👉 If they used a REALTOR®, why weren’t they protected?

They were talking about Sunrise Homes — the Ontario builder that walked away with $50 million in deposits from 117 families.And their concern was justified.Here’s what could’ve prevented it:✅ Mandatory third-party trust accounts
✅ Real-time deposit tracking and enforcement from the HCRA
✅ Public builder verification tools (licensing, approvals, Tarion status)
✅ Required buyer education + legal review before contracts
✅ REALTORS® trained to slow the hype and ask better questionsThis wasn’t just a builder failure.
It was a system failure.
And now? Public trust is shaken — especially in pre-construction deals.But here's the truth:
✔ Not all deposits are protected.
✔ Not all agents are trained for risk.
✔ And not all builders are playing fair.The right REALTOR® doesn’t just unlock doors.
They protect your blind spots, read the fine print, and fight for your peace of mind — before your money is on the line.

HOW COULD THIS HAVE BEEN PREVENTED?