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Agency issues in B.C.

I am writing in reference to the article Reflections on potential agency problems by Albert Teichner in your October edition. His article, and my comments, are primarily B.C. based.   Perhaps because of our west coast weather, the agency disclosure situation out here...

New designation for seniors

With reference to the article in the November issue of REM, London Realtor seeks new designation for seniors:   As a senior, I do not agree with Mr. Hyman’s self-serving objective to reduce the membership dues for seniors. If pride and dignity still prevail, no board...

Why wait until you’re 20?

I enjoyed your article in the November issue of REM, regarding younger sales reps entering the real estate business. Freshly licensed, I myself entered into the business at the grand age of 18 in small town Beaverton, Ont.  I totally agree that the opportunity and...

Exercise your options

I enjoyed your article about marketing (The Publisher’s Page, August). I had a phone call from an associate who acknowledged your reference to a saleslady with her desk on the beach. That was taken from my business card, which has been a great success and lots of fun....

Too much free advice?

Your August issue makes the following statement: “It's hard for a FSBO to price their home properly and not feel a potential buyer is offering less than it's worth. ”   On the contrary, it is very easy for a FSBO to price their home properly and...

Who are they to demand changes?

I wish to respond to an article in the July issue of your magazine, Industry leaders demand changes now.   How crass. Think about it. Who are they to demand anything? The industry is made up for the most part by independents — many of which took over after these...