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The secret to success? Two words.

The secret to success? Two words.

Last year I interviewed a number of managers and salespeople, asking them for the most common reasons why real estate salespeople fail. I listed the top 10 reasons. Item 2 was lack of good coaching and training.  Many real estate salespeople fail to see that the...
How to hold a successful open house

How to hold a successful open house

In my continuing series on the ever-popular subject of public open houses, I felt it important to address how to improve the odds of hosting a successful open. After all, aren’t you investing your most precious and irreplaceable resource, your time, in the hope of...
You have to be lucky to buy a home

You have to be lucky to buy a home

The news these days tells us that people are clamouring for property in Vancouver and Toronto. While other markets in Canada may not be as heated, they are still active. With all this interest in real estate, especially the way it is depicted in the media, it is...
Ethics and the “Coming Soon” sign

Ethics and the “Coming Soon” sign

I just finished an office meeting with most of our agents in attendance. I always look forward to discussing the many hot topics and trends that are evolving in the marketplace. Being in a room together also creates the synergy and feedback that is needed compared to...