by David Langlois | Oct 22, 2024 | Guest Columns
In the rush to spin out the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)’s Realtor.ca as a taxable entity capable of generating revenues, I can’t help but wonder if we’re eliminating the very reason for its continued success. Why have Canadians made Realtor.ca the...
by Ross McCredie, CEO, Sutton Group | Oct 18, 2024 | Guest Columns
The British Columbia election is making headlines and capturing attention throughout the province, yet the proposed solutions to address one of the most pressing issues — housing affordability — have largely missed the mark. Conservative plans: ‘Rustad Rebate’,...
by Mark Waxman | Oct 16, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
The attachment many Canadians have to their family cottage runs deep. These properties often become central to family traditions and legacies, passed down from generation to generation. But with the recent capital gains tax changes, this treasured inheritance could...
by Angela Calla | Oct 7, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Recent changes in the housing market present exciting opportunities for homebuyers. As a realtor, your role is crucial in guiding clients through these updates, helping them build effective plans to achieve their homeownership goals by having them reach out to a...
by Lindsay Smith | Oct 4, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Recently, I had a productive conversation with clients who were planning their retirement. We discussed timelines and strategies to secure their future, including selling their current home and weighing the benefits of continuing homeownership versus stepping away...
by Justin Konikow | Oct 2, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Struggling to close deals in today’s market? Let’s get practical and tactical and look at three simple goal-setting techniques that will help you increase your closing ratios. Early on in my career, I woke up without a plan. I would log into MLS, get distracted...