by Chris Seepe | Sep 3, 2013 | Advice for Agents, Featured, Guest Columns
By Chris Seepe The Competition Bureau, an independent federal agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act, is at war with Canadian organized real estate. The bureau claims, “The overwhelming majority of real estate transactions in...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 6, 2012 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
By Ari Lahdekorpi In my role as a managing broker, it is not unusual to hear complaints from agents about other agents acting “unethically”. On occasion I have to deal with members of the public expressing concerns about one of our associates acting in a manner that...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 28, 2012 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
By Don Kottick The landscape of real estate is changing, and it appears to be changing quickly. The downward pressure on commissions by the consumer, scrutiny by the Competition Bureau, the precarious state of the global economies, the threat of rising interest...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 24, 2012 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
By Patricia Verge Mandatory home energy audits are once again in the news thanks to a recent report from Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. In his report, Mr. Miller asserts that homebuyers are hurt by the lack of energy efficiency information in...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 16, 2012 | Guest Columns
Right At Home Realty recently donated $1,000 for the True Patriot Love Foundation. The foundation is placing 26 plaques on bridges on the Highway of Heroes to commemorate the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers and their families. The money raised through plaque...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 26, 2012 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
By John Geha As real estate professionals, we’re aware that the “red hot” market and the days of double-digit home appreciation may be behind us. The consumer’s perception of the market is also changing, fuelled by Canadian media reporting contradictory stories that...
