by Stan Albert | Jun 1, 2006 | News
Part 1 of a two-part column about commissions I am often asked about commission-cutting, more than any other subject in this industry.When I’m asked about what this brokerage or that brokerage is doing, I tell them I can’t really comment, due to certain acts that...
by Stan Albert | May 1, 2006 | News
“Gadzooks, my Dear Watson, I think I have it.” – From Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series of mystery novels. There is a theory that as we age, we gain wisdom. If you agree, you’re probably getting a “little long in the tooth!” Still, with what you’ve been...
by Stan Albert | Apr 2, 2006 | News
By Stan Albert I have received several e-mails from colleagues across Canada, asking me how to become successful. One such e-mail came from a relatively new agent from the east coast. I replied: “There are no short-cuts, only hard work and a little bit of...
by Stan Albert | Mar 1, 2006 | News
Stress can kill. How many times have we heard that? While increased productivity makes companies and their employees more profitable, it’s very demanding. For many of us, especially at this time of the year when listing inventories are historically...
by Stan Albert | Feb 1, 2006 | News
If you break the rules in Ontario, you will suffer stiffer penalties starting in March when the new Real Estate and Business Brokers Act comes into effect. Fines have increased for violations under the act, from $25,000 to $50,000 for individuals and from $100,000 to...
