by Stan Albert | Feb 8, 2012 | News
A few months ago I wrote a column about why everyone needed to keep up with new technology. Here are a couple of stories about my recent experiences with technology. On Boxing Day, Best Buy advertised a slew of tech stuff, including the BlackBerry Tablet at $249.95...
by Stan Albert | Dec 28, 2011 | Advice for Agents
“If you’re taking more coffee breaks than prospecting sessions for new business, then you’ll be wondering why others are doing more than you.” — Stan Albert The story of Andre, Gaston and Pierre the Half-Pint sort of goes like this: In the far reaches of the...
by Stan Albert | Dec 5, 2011 | Advice for Agents
When we think back to the initial years of the advancement of technology, we were excited about carrying around a cell phone that weighed as much as a turkey. We were equally excited when the real estate boards started to use computers to handle MLS listings. And oh...
by Stan Albert | Oct 7, 2011 | Advice for Agents
“Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul. The blueprints of your ultimate achievements.” – Napoleon Hill Two senses gave rise to this brief article. One was visual, the other was audio. On the Labour Day weekend, my wife and I...
by Stan Albert | Aug 15, 2011 | Featured
By Stan Albert As many of REM’s readers know, I’ve thundered on about using Seller Property Information Statements (SPISs, as they are known in Ontario) from time to time. Toronto lawyer and columnist Bob Aaron has dubbed me the “unofficial ombudsman” for Ontario...