by Mark Winter | Jan 22, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
How effective are you when it comes to establishing an appropriate agenda for a client meeting? The challenge with the traditional approach of pre-determining an agenda can be that some agents make the conversation more about what they want to say and tell, rather...
by Seyfi Tomar | Jan 18, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
As we step into 2024, I find myself reflecting on the seismic shifts in the real estate industry, particularly the rising tide of global networking. It’s a journey that has taken me from local markets to international stages, and I want to share some of these...
by Matthew Thornton | Jan 16, 2024 | Guest Columns
Homeownership in Canada is in retreat. Historically, our nation had one of the highest homeownership rates in the Western world, peaking in 2011 at 69 per cent of Canadian households, as Statistics Canada reports. But, thanks to the housing affordability crisis, the...
by Lawrence Mak | Jan 15, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
After months or even years of working with your buyers, are they STUCK with trying to purchase their next home? First off, it’s not just your imagination, the market is slow. There are definitely fewer transactions than in the past: Still, purchases are happening...
by Sandra Pike | Jan 12, 2024 | Guest Columns, News
As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to take a close look at the dynamics that unfolded within the Halifax real estate market over the past year. Here, we’ll dive into the key statistics and trends that shaped the local property landscape. A year...
by Paul Cavanagh | Jan 2, 2024 | Guest Columns, Sales & Marketing
Conventional marketing tactics often don’t work with seniors. In fact, introducing yourself as a realtor can be a conversation killer. That’s because most seniors who are thinking about downsizing aren’t ready to talk with a realtor. So, how are you supposed to get...