by REM Editorial Team | Feb 11, 2013 | Letters to the Editor
In their infinite wisdom, our federal government is working diligently at creating some more vitally needed restrictions on Canadian business. Make no mistake, I am being sarcastic. I am very concerned with the anti-spam legislation that is being debated currently in...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 11, 2013 | Letters to the Editor
Revised Governor in Council draft regulations for the anti-spam legislation have been pre-published in the Canada Gazette for a consultation period of 30 days beginning Jan. 5 and ending Feb. 4, 2013. They can be found on the Canada Gazette website, click here....
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 11, 2013 | Featured, Letters to the Editor
Years ago, when our industry was managed by the provincial ministry, I was broker of record of my own company and I contemplated starting my own real estate for sale by owner (FSBO) website. I quickly realized when developing my marketing strategies for that website...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 9, 2013 | Letters to the Editor
Re: Do we need mandatory ethics courses by Stan Albert, REM December 2012: In his article Stan Albert comments on “the growing lack of ethics in our profession” and the need for a mandatory ethics course for real estate practitioners. Professional ethics are a core...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 17, 2012 | Featured, Letters to the Editor
Implied vs express consent We, as individual members of CREA, are traveling down a road that has more than just potholes. It could be said there are hazards a’plenty on this particular road. This has become all too apparent due to a lack of engagement by the ordinary...
by REM Editorial Team | Nov 22, 2012 | Letters to the Editor
Check out this story: Number 458, November 2012 CAN YOU SELL YOUR HOME BY EMAIL? The New Brunswick Court of Appeal recently considered whether an exchange of emails between a prospective buyer and seller of residential property constituted a binding contract.1 The...
