by Kevin Dunklee | May 24, 2019 | Featured, Guest Columns
As we transition in Ontario from OREA as the designated provider for real estate education, there is a lot of uncertainty for students. The Real Estate Council of Ontario has published sparse information about the new course of study and the only thing that seems...
by Anthony Hitt | May 22, 2019 | Featured, Guest Columns
Agents who do not focus on specialization will not survive. In fact, agents who operate as generalists are the most vulnerable to being replaced – whether by technology, or more likely, another agent who has developed a specialty niche in the market for themselves....
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...
