by Natalka Falcomer | Feb 8, 2017 | Advice for Agents, Featured
The legal marijuana business is booming and landlords are taking notice because these businesses have a solid cash flow and are able to pay a premium in rent. Too good to be true? Of course! Unless the following critical steps are taken to avoid risk. Important:...
by MarkWeisleder | Feb 6, 2017 | Advice for Agents, Featured, Legal Issues
We have already witnessed the federal government targeting the real estate industry when it comes to money laundering and Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) compliance. Large fines have been levied against brokerage firms that have...
by Dan LeFave | Feb 3, 2017 | Advice for Agents, Featured
Do you have your goals all set for this year? Have you planned for your successes by creating a roadmap to hit them? Goals are great, but without a roadway to reach your destination, you’ll struggle to get there. Do you have daily, weekly and monthly actions that you...
by Robin Wilding | Jan 23, 2017 | Advice for Agents, Featured, Technology
The world of online marketing and advertising can be more confusing than a Rubix Cube (apologies for the frustrating ʼ80s throwback). Between SEO, SMM, PPC and other TLAs (Three-Letter Acronyms), it is hard to know which one is right for you. To help demystify this...
by Ian Grace | Jan 19, 2017 | Advice for Agents, Featured
Everyone knows that your existing customers should be regularly followed up with after the successful sale, to build an ongoing relationship and hopefully, customers for life. How often does that happen, for example, with a car salesperson? Not very often. But sadly,...
by MarkWeisleder | Jan 17, 2017 | Advice for Agents, Columnists, Featured, Legal Issues
Time deadlines in real estate deals have never been more important than today. I experienced two deals just before the holidays that confirmed what happens or can happen when you miss a deadline. In the first case, the buyers signed a deal with a builder several years...