by Tracey Anderson | Aug 11, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
Longevity in real estate is not a myth! Even though statistics show that as many as 80 per cent of new real estate sales representatives leave the industry within two years, those who stick it out can be in it for decades. The key to long-term success is strategy. If...
by Brian Martindale | Jul 31, 2017 | Guest Columns
You have just received your real estate license, and you are ready to join the real estate sales business…or are you ready? Really ready? You have been advised by well-meaning real estate school instructors, brokers, sales managers and other industry leaders...
by Rui Alves | Jul 26, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
Ontario’s provincial government is seeking industry input on the issue of multiple representation. Here is my background. I have been a full-time Realtor for over 36 years. I have owned and operated small and large independent and franchised brokerages. I currently...
by Howard Bogach | Jun 15, 2017 | Guest Columns
As a real estate agent, when helping your clients buy a newly constructed – or even recently constructed home in Ontario – an important part of your service is making sure they know about the statutory warranty on most new homes that are less than seven years old....
by Jim Fannon | May 24, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
How many times have you, as a Realtor, been asked the question, “How much is your commission?” How you answer this question is important and may set the stage for how future conversations around commissions go, both on the listing and selling side of the transaction....
by Avi Rosen | May 23, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns, Legal Issues
If you or your family has ever lived in an apartment, you might have had to deal with a noisy neighbour. The neighbour could be playing loud music, watching television on surround sound, having late-night parties into the morning, using exercise equipment, vacuuming...