by Natalka Falcomer | Dec 2, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
The most hated of lease clauses – the insurance clause – is not only frequently ignored, but is also poorly understood by almost everyone in the real estate industry. And that includes real estate lawyers. Yet, it can be the most dangerous. Chris Case, associate...
by Ross Wilson | Nov 17, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
[pull_quote_center]“Don’t fake it till you make it. Fake it till you become it.” – Amy Cuddy[/pull_quote_center] Communication isn’t all verbal; it’s also visual or physical. Your body can speak volumes and doesn’t naturally lie. Grasp every opportunity to personally...
by Ozzie Logozzo | Nov 4, 2015 | Guest Columns
If you come across a rotten egg and you break it, it stinks. This adaptation, from a Russian proverb, reflects a life reality. My interest in it is in exploring possible takeaways in the realm of real estate education and practice. A visit to the Real Estate Council...
by Ian Grace | Nov 4, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
In this electronic age, everyone talks about how important it is to give genuine, excellent customer service to generate and maintain a healthy, profitable business. Sadly, the majority only pay lip service to what is really required. To give great customer service,...
by Lorne Collis | Nov 2, 2015 | Guest Columns
The role of a mortgage broker is to provide their client with the best possible mortgage for which they qualify. That doesn’t always translate into the lowest rate. But GDS, TDS, LTV and all of the other industry acronyms aside, what is the best mortgage for your...
by Kathleen Black | Oct 29, 2015 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
This is the moment. The game is down to the wire with both teams tied. You look left for a signal of the play that will take your team to the top, then to the right. You come to the frantic realization that you have no clue what play will save the day, no clue what...