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Stan Albert’s last column: What he’s learned

Stan Albert’s last column: What he’s learned

After 185 articles, I have decided to hang up my “pen” to allow more eager, younger and current writers to enter the REM world of thoughts and ideas. I think my articles have covered nearly every aspect of my 46 years in this exciting and ever-changing business,...
When do the training wheels come off?

When do the training wheels come off?

This business is always changing, but as I think about my long career, some things never change. For instance, many professionals in this industry will pass on any training sessions offered by their brokers and managers. “I’ve heard all this stuff before. What,...
Planning and accountability

Planning and accountability

Planning for 2016 – not again Albert! Are you kidding us? You’ve written about this every year for the last 20 years. Not again please! Yes, loyal fans, here it is again, but it’s very, very simple. Who, what, when, where, how and why…according to the famous author,...
Make the most of conferences

Make the most of conferences

Recently I once again ventured to downtown Toronto to attend the Re/Max Broker/Owner Fall Conference.  This time I took a cab downtown. No parking worries, no traffic to fight.  I just sat back, relaxed and read the Globe & Mail. Forty-five minutes later I emerged...
Stan Albert: Joining the real estate big leagues

Stan Albert: Joining the real estate big leagues

Oh my God! Is it that time again? My next column for REM is due in a few days and I have writer’s block. I’ll put on my special writer’s hat and super-think this through. I have been immersed in watching the Blue Jays. We’ve literally watched every inning from...