by REM Editorial Team | Apr 23, 2021 | Letters to the Editor
Every licensed real estate broker and salesperson in Ontario must have Errors & Omission Insurance to protect the public and themselves from lawsuits from errors. I agree that it is needed, however the way we are charged is unfair. Everyone pays the same fee –...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 13, 2021 | Letters to the Editor
The letter I am a very annoyed Realtor offers up frustration with the limitations imposed by existing rules and a lack of “meaningful rules”. I agree with the sentiment. Changes to the behaviours, systems and regulations could do some good. The suggestion that making...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 31, 2021 | Letters to the Editor
I thought I’d take this opportunity to state my grievances about our current real estate industry. I’ve read some of the REM articles and felt compelled to send this to you. I have forwarded my ideas to CREA, OREA and to the real estate brokers and business ministry,...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 28, 2020 | Letters to the Editor
Always interesting to read different approaches to buying and selling in this age of super-fast technology and the gadgets that make our real estate transactions work. However, I’m suggesting that we not totally lose sight of “old school” approaches every now and...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 10, 2020 | Letters to the Editor
I read the story about Mr. Lowe’s conflict with Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) and the follow-up article in REM attempting to place some context around his accusations and felt the need to comment and make a defence of the good people and important work that...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 25, 2020 | Letters to the Editor
As Realtors we need to point out inequities and unjust issues that affect Realtors and our clients. The new law passed by Doug Ford stating that landlords cannot evict tenants who don’t pay rent and/or who cause damage to the landlord’s investment is a grossly...
