by REM Editorial Team | Oct 16, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Yvonne Dick There’s always a fear that a property you’ve listed for sale is going to be viewed at a lower value because of surrounding properties and their condition, or because of bad neighbours. When listing a house for sale, it is important to assess the...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 15, 2014 | Advice for Agents
When sellers ask what you think their home is worth, they are asking for your opinion. They intend to compare your opinion against theirs and/or their neighbours’ and/or one or more other agents, including their uncle who once sold real estate before he retired to...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 14, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Dennis McCloskey “He that can have patience can have what he will.” – Benjamin Franklin Michael Poczynek believes that patience is a virtue. When he secured the listing for one of the most expensive summer homes in Eastern Canada several years ago, he knew it...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 10, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Cliff Baird Young Arthur was not the first to try to pull Excalibur from the rock. The legend tells us that many others had attempted to use their vast array of skills and powers in their lust for the bounty. The reward was certainly great. The one who could...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 9, 2014 | Advice for Agents
By Peter Daoust This fellow Joe was first mentioned in a blog I wrote in July. At that time we discussed the impact that newly built condos have on our condo price indexes. We used Joe’s used car business as an example. If he mixed into his selection of vehicles...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 8, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Toby Welch Is it mandatory to offer 24/7 service to your clients? Should clients understand that you have a life outside of real estate or is that hoping for too much? Establishing how accessible you need to be to your clients is not always a simple thing. John...
