by REM Editorial Team | Mar 3, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured, Legal Issues
By Martin Rumack Most people know that real estate values can be affected by how property that is being sold has been used. One of the more unusual scenarios – and the one most likely to show up on the nightly news – is when a home has been used as a marijuana grow...
by REM Editorial Team | Feb 27, 2014 | Advice for Agents
By Elden Freeman The skies might be bluer, the water cleaner, the air much purer and our plant life greener if we could only minimize the heaps of household garbage we produce. Garbage is not a particularly appealing or sexy topic, but it is a blight on our lives that...
by REM Editorial Team | Feb 25, 2014 | Advice for Agents
By Kiki Sauriol-Roode Each year, thousands of Canadians fall victim to identity theft – the unauthorized collection and use of personal information, such as name, date of birth, address, credit card or Social Insurance Number. Here are some tips on how to avoid...
by Chris Seepe | Feb 21, 2014 | Advice for Agents
By Chris Seepe I’ve been surprised by the disproportionate number of sales reps I’ve spoken with recently who don’t have as much opportunity in their sales pipeline as they had a couple of years earlier. One reason is that real estate prices remain stable but the...
by REM Editorial Team | Feb 19, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Real estate professionals are popular people. No matter where you are or who you’re speaking with, the subject always comes back to housing. Name another sales business where potential customers can’t wait to talk to you and get your advice. Your ability to respond...
by REM Editorial Team | Feb 18, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Connie Adair In fairy tales, pumpkins turn into coaches but at Century 21 Summit Realty in Calgary, pumpkins turn into leads. Brokerage owner KaraLee Foat created a full-service marketing plan that includes events and competitions, such as pumpkin carving and...
