by Christine Rae | May 10, 2017 | Guest Columns
1. I can’t afford to stage! In today’s market, you can’t afford not to stage! Every seller we talk to wants to get the most for the property when selling, so to not capitalize on the opportunity to maximize your equity return is short sighted. Buyers want “move-in...
by Rachel Hammer | Apr 18, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
Ontario recently took a step in making agent incorporation available to Realtors in that province. It is a hot button issue that has been getting even hotter on social media in the last month. Rather than wait for agent incorporation to become a reality, however, I...
by Mike Cusano | Apr 11, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
If you’ve been in the real estate sector for a few years, you’ve no doubt seen the challenges that new salespeople face when they enter the profession. It’s a complex business and there’s a lot to learn. Even experienced registrants need to keep up-to-date with what’s...
by Jim Fannon | Apr 7, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
Could a discounted selling broker, co-op or buyer agent’s commission (let’s refer to it as “co-op commission”) hurt the enthusiasm of the buyer’s agent and impact the seller’s bottom line in a negative fashion? You bet it could. The truth is, a discounted co-op...
by Callum James | Mar 9, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
The delay by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) in announcing the winner of its initial licence training Request for Proposal should ring alarm bells. RECO may be about to attempt its biggest cash grab since it required that all registrants buy their E&O...
by Dennis Irwin | Feb 28, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns, Legal Issues
Just because the pond looks inviting on a hot and humid day, don’t dive in, ignoring the warning signs, until you know what lies under the surface. The pond may have hidden dangers lurking right below the surface that you’re not aware of. Do not ignore the possible...
