by REM Editorial Team | Sep 29, 2006 | Letters to the Editor
It was with great interest that I read Jim Adair’s article (MLS proposals ‘anti-competitive’ says Pearce, REM September). My stance has always been that there are numerous “fat cats” at both the national and local board levels of real estate. David Pearce should be...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 31, 2006 | Letters to the Editor
I’ve been a fan of Albert Teichner’s for a long time and I am writing in response to his articles concerning dual agency (limited dual agency). I work in a small market area and sell a product that does not result in large commissions, and as a result does not attract...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 31, 2006 | Letters to the Editor
With respect to Don Procter’s article entitled The push for professional incorporation (REM, June), it should be noted that while this has been a lobbying issue for the British Columbia Real Estate Association for a number of years, it will only become a reality...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 1, 2006 | Letters to the Editor
In the March issue of REM, Albert Teichner wrote: “For risk management purposes, the Realtor gives ‘no agency’ to the consumer. Contrary to ‘single agency’, no master/servant relationship is created and the buyers and sellers are not vicariously responsible for any...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 24, 2006 | Letters to the Editor
Your last two articles are right on with respect to commercial sales. Commercial buyers and sellers usually know more about the property or business than the Realtor, and certainly do not need our “advocacy”. Deals would be so much simpler if we took away the...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2006 | Letters to the Editor
I can’t believe it has been that long since you started. Congratulations on your achievement. You certainly have remained “fair and objective”. Well done. Julian Merry Broker Royal LePage/J&D Division Toronto ...
