by Don Kottick | Jan 30, 2019 | Featured, Guest Columns
Why do people in the real estate industry rarely talk about the one of biggest changes to hit the real estate industry over the past few decades: the declining profitability of the real estate brokerage? Many people talk about the business shift from the broker to...
by Joseph Richer | Dec 27, 2018 | Featured, Guest Columns
Happy New Year! January isn’t everybody’s favourite month; most people associate it with cold weather, a lack of sunshine and larger-than-normal credit card bills. But January is also an excellent time to plan for the future and reflect upon the year that passed. As I...
by Brian Martindale | Dec 18, 2018 | Guest Columns
What is the perfect real estate professional? There is no such thing, because there is no such thing as perfection. The concept of perfection is a human construct, something to be aspired to, but unattainable, nevertheless. So, there is no such thing as the perfect...
by Victor Khong | Nov 22, 2018 | Featured, Guest Columns
In June 2018, the rules of real estate changed in British Columbia. The ensuing aftermath caused confusion among consumers and licensees as the rollout progressed. The chaos made me to reflect on the essence of agency and a Realtor’s life. I am a Realtor And I give...
by Joseph Richer | Nov 15, 2018 | Guest Columns
Most people like free stuff. Heck, some folks go to tradeshows and take swag just because it’s free, whether they need it or not. How many times did you grab an information packet, or a bag or a pen just because somebody handed it to you? When you got home, you either...
by Aiman Attar | Nov 13, 2018 | Guest Columns
Should you hire the real estate phenom or the long-term employee? The answer may surprise you. Most employers stress that they want to have someone stay for the long term. The time and money invested in finding, hiring and training a new candidate isn’t something they...
