by REM Editorial Team | Jul 14, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Josie Stern This year my business partner Valérie Benchitrit and I celebrate our 25th year in the business. We have learned many lessons throughout the years – most importantly that success is defined by your conduct and not the amount of money you earn. There are...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 14, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Publisher's Page
Thirty years ago I asked a very successful sales professional if he could give me one word that would best define a great salesperson. He thought for a moment and then said, “Teacher.” I believe that is as true today as it was then. The best salesperson is a teacher...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 11, 2014 | Advice for Agents
From ancient philosophers like Aristotle to modern-day gurus like Tony Robbins, including the umbrella-wielding sage Mary Poppins – all have waxed eloquent on the importance of making a good start to being successful in life. When it comes to setting up a new...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 10, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Books
Stay Out of Real Estate Jail By Barbara Bell-Olsen iUniverse $20 plus shipping B.C.-based Barbara Bell Olsen says she is “is fiercely proud to be a real estate agent who has never worked a day in her life since entering into the real estate profession more than 34...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 8, 2014 | Advice for Agents
Ever notice while working out at the gym how we short our progress even though we have all the best intentions in mind? When you lift a weight that seems to be beyond your capacity, you take an alternative path. It’s natural to try and engage other muscles to get the...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 4, 2014 | Advice for Agents
By Peter Daoust Joe has a used car lot with 25 to 30 vehicles in stock at any given time. He specializes in cars that are just a tad older. In January he sold five vehicles at an average sale price of $10,200. In February and March his numbers were pretty much the...
