by Barry Lebow | Aug 11, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
This industry rewards those who stand out. The safe, scripted, smiling agent fades into the background. The agent willing to take risks, challenge stale norms, and get a little uncomfortable? They’re the ones making money, and headlines. Today’s clients, especially...
by Derek Moran | Aug 7, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Do you have a pension from a past employer? If so, you may be able to receive more income from it later in life by making some changes now. I was working for a young couple recently. David, age 33, is a Realtor now, but was a schoolteacher for seven years, from age...
by Sheri Willick and Tim Otitoju | Aug 6, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
A recent opinion piece argued that real estate boards have “lost the plot,” suggesting that Realtors are being left behind in one of the most challenging housing markets in recent memory. While the article raises valid concerns about governance, communication, and...
by Jesse Galanis | Jul 23, 2025 | Guest Columns, Technology
The shift to digital is reshaping Canadian real estate at every level. Gone are the days when big brokerages were the only ones investing in online tools and advanced technologies. Today, even small firms are utilizing technological resources to stay ahead of the...
by Justin Herlick | Jul 22, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
For millions of Canadians, homeownership is one of life’s biggest milestones. In today’s economic climate of rising interest rates and affordability challenges, real estate professionals must go beyond just understanding mortgage basics—they need to interpret how...
by Jasroop Gosal | Jul 21, 2025 | Guest Columns
Would you buy a home that once housed a fentanyl lab? Or, as a Realtor, would you want to list one? You may have already done so. Homes once used for drug production pose serious health and safety risks. From the contamination and structural damage caused by...
