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The rules of the beach

After many years of hard work as a Realtor, Martha had finally saved enough money to purchase waterfront property. She had a lovely house built overlooking the beach and enjoyed the beautiful view over the water. The waterfront had many rocks and boulders. It also had...

Criminal checks

Re: Criminal record means no licence in west (REM, February): I am surprised that you did not include Quebec in this article. All candidates for real estate licences, and licence renewal or transfers between brokers in Quebec, must declare if they have been found...

Mandatory sprinklers

I am just reading my February edition of REM, and an article really caught my attention: the one about mandatory fire sprinklers.   Water damage is the biggest nightmare a homeowner can have.  Anyone owning a rental property will tell you that they cringe when a...

Payback for the pipers

By Jamie MacMaster   There is a smug ambivalence that strikes us country-folk when a government action targets our neighbours but leaves us alone.  For example, if a local government re-jigs its Official Plan to adhere to the dictates of Ontario’s Provincial Policy...

The best way to learn

Two successful real estate brokers were having lunch. They were old friends. They were dear friends.   Their luncheon was supposed to be a time to celebrate because they had both been asked to lead the annual Canada Day Bicycle Ride in recognition of their leadership...

The life cycle of a listing

By Brian Hirtle   A listing is born! We have all been there for that magic moment when it all begins. The listing is initialed and signed by all parties and the true copies are given to the sellers (got to love those rules and regulations).   Then there is the moment...