by Ross Wilson | Mar 10, 2017 | Columnists, Featured
A former client called to say they wanted to list their home for sale. Since I’d served them nearly 30 years ago and had faithfully stayed in touch, I happily accepted their invitation. During the initial phone chat, while I gathered details about their situation,...
by Callum James | Mar 9, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
The delay by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) in announcing the winner of its initial licence training Request for Proposal should ring alarm bells. RECO may be about to attempt its biggest cash grab since it required that all registrants buy their E&O...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 8, 2017 | Columnists, Featured
If you or your clients own a home in the U.S., there’s a good chance it increased in value over the last few years. If you’re like the many Canadians who bought their U.S. homes between 2009 and 2013 – when the loonie was at or around par with the U.S. dollar – your...
by Jeffrey Wagman | Mar 3, 2017 | Columnists, Featured
We all understand that the residential part of the real estate business can create some very close relationships, but how close is too close? This is a business first, and sales reps need to remember that fact. It’s natural that working so close with families can draw...
by Dennis Irwin | Feb 28, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns, Legal Issues
Just because the pond looks inviting on a hot and humid day, don’t dive in, ignoring the warning signs, until you know what lies under the surface. The pond may have hidden dangers lurking right below the surface that you’re not aware of. Do not ignore the possible...
