by Michelle Makos | Jun 18, 2015 | Guest Columns
In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market, it would appear there is no end in sight to the bidding wars, multiple offers and craziness. I have been asked numerous times, do I see an end in sight? Will this last? What will happen if… All of these are valid...
by Robert E. Lee | Jun 3, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
Consider the “technology company” Uber for a moment: They have neither employees on the front lines nor do they own cars. Uber is simply a technology company with a platform that connects drivers with passengers. For that they collect a share of the fare. The driver...
by Heino Molls | Jun 2, 2015 | Publisher's Page
I have become fascinated with the proliferation of real estate teams. These folks got this customer service business down pat before the rest of us even began looking for it. I am looking forward to becoming more aware of real estate teams this year and finding out as...
by Dreena Gilpin | May 26, 2015 | Good Works, Guest Columns
Realtors in Ontario play an integral part in their communities. In a recent survey by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), 84 per cent of Ontario Realtors said they had contributed to their local community either through local charities, sports teams or events...
by Tina Plett | May 12, 2015 | Guest Columns
People have this idea that being a real estate agent is a high-paying endeavour. After all, the four to seven per cent an agent might charge on a 250K property is a quick $10,000-$17,500, so why not? At that rate, a person need only sell five houses a year to make a...
by Heino Molls | May 7, 2015 | Publisher's Page
I have been thinking about two companies I was involved with in the past, one as an employee (The Toronto Star) and the other for a time as a business partner (Rogers Corporation). I am curious to see how they conduct their business in today’s increasingly competitive...
