by Bill Johnston | May 17, 2019 | Featured, Guest Columns
I have been a lawyer and a Realtor for more than 30 years. It is readily apparent that both of these professions share the same challenges today. A few years ago, Gail Cohen, who at the time was editor of Canadian Lawyer magazine, wrote a column outlining the key...
by Joseph Richer | May 16, 2019 | Featured, Guest Columns
Have you ever wondered how successful companies manage to attain greatness? Author Jim Collins studied over 1,400 established firms for his book, Good to Great, and he discovered the secret isn’t money, technology or even fear of failure, but rather steadfast...
by Trevor Koot | May 10, 2019 | Guest Columns
I was fortunate to have an article published in REM recently; and even more fortunate to receive positive feedback and some challenging comments. The intent of the article was to inspire those who hold leadership positions in the organized real estate arena to think...
by Trevor Koot | Apr 1, 2019 | Guest Columns
Is it naive to think that organized real estate’s current approach to the collection and interpretation of data will ensure its relevance, and that of the Realtor, as the industry and technology continue to evolve? Quite simply, yes, it is. The amount of data that is...
by Joseph Richer | Mar 29, 2019 | Featured, Guest Columns
It’s shaping up to be a busy spring at the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). The upcoming launch of the Real Estate Salesperson Program, a review of our Mandatory Continuing Education program, and preparations for our May 16 AGM are all top-of-mind issues at...
by Karen Cox | Mar 15, 2019 | Featured, Guest Columns
The real estate business looks a lot different today than it did when I first started out as a Realtor 25 years ago. I know that anyone who has been in this business longer than five years would agree with me. The technologies we use today are different. Our buyers...
