by Carolyne | Apr 30, 2014 | Advice for Agents
By Carolyne What to do when you have three large white button mushrooms that have been in the fridge for two days? Still firm and white, but these mushrooms don’t have a long shelf life. I mostly use these, sliced quite thin, once over lightly in a very hot skillet,...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 29, 2014 | Advice for Agents
By Peter Sardelis In this fast moving, technologically changing generation, when all kinds of information is easily posted, found and researched on the Internet, why are some sales reps still using old-fashioned methods to generate business? I’m referring to cold...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 25, 2014 | Advice for Agents
By Amanda Ross Recruitment and retention are critical if a real estate brokerage is to survive. Having a great reputation in your community is also extremely important, especially in today’s highly competitive world. When an agent from another brokerage is considering...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 22, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
Here are 9 things FSBO companies don’t want consumers to know. 1. They charge upfront (in most cases thousands). Agents don’t. When it comes down to it, listing with an agent shouldn’t cost you a cent. I know you probably read that a few times. Agents don’t...
by Bruce Keith | Apr 17, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Bruce Keith Lady Gaga’s 2011 number one hit, Bad Romance, made her an incredible amount of money. But a bad referral is not nearly as lucrative. When your past clients or centres of influence are kind enough to send you a referral, sometimes they just don’t work...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 16, 2014 | Advice for Agents
By Brian Mill During the past couple of years the term “collateral mortgage” has gained a bit of a negative reputation, especially since TV shows like CBC’s Marketplace have taken notice. Marketplace felt it was worth doing a segment about collateral mortgages because...