Select Page
Professionalism and ethics: Can we clean up our act?

Professionalism and ethics: Can we clean up our act?

During the last four decades I have observed, with some chagrin, an increase in complaints about agents who are not exercising their due diligence and who are exhibiting a lack of professionalism. Every Monday, it seems, many of us in management get a call or email...
In praise of the women in real estate

In praise of the women in real estate

Here’s why, in my opinion, women are better suited for real estate than we guys are. When the hit song I am Woman was made famous by Helen Reddy, it was at a time when women started taking larger roles in all phases of the business world. Fast forward to today, and in...
When your buyer loses a bidding war

When your buyer loses a bidding war

“Holy cow! Not another bidding war that I lost! This is the third property that my client has lost out on.” How often do we in management hear this woeful cry on Monday morning after a busy weekend? Back in the day, a multiple offer was a rarity. Today, in Vancouver...
Dealing with stress is all about balance

Dealing with stress is all about balance

The other day when I received the recent AARP publication (equivalent to CARP here in Canada) the editorial page blared out to me: Searching for Balance. People often can’t relieve the stresses of everyday life, such as business, social obligations, volunteer...
Stan Albert: How to define duty of care

Stan Albert: How to define duty of care

How far does duty of care as prescribed by the provincial regulators carry an obligation on a registrant? I have served on my condo board in the past. Our current board is faced with a major reconstruction of our B1 and B2 levels. All the membranes have to be replaced...