by Stan Albert | Sep 9, 2015 | News
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...
by Stan Albert | Jul 21, 2015 | News
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...
by Stan Albert | Jun 25, 2015 | Featured
“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...
by Stan Albert | Apr 24, 2015 | Featured
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...
by Stan Albert | Mar 9, 2015 | News
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...