by Andrew Fogliato | Aug 4, 2023 | Publisher's Page
In my last column, I mentioned what I believe is a major issue in our industry, apathy toward what happens in organized real estate. People only care when decisions they don’t like are made. There’s a separate column about the pros and cons of the current...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 1, 2023 | Letters to the Editor
The new OREA wellness program, from my viewpoint, is a fabulous and beneficial program that is going to be implemented soon for Ontario realtors. Keep in mind this is my opinion, and although many are opposed, many are still in favour. You see, I haven’t been...
by Andrew Fogliato | Jul 28, 2023 | Columnists
As most in the industry have heard, there’s going to be a new mandatory health plan for all members of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). I’ve had people reach out from both sides of the debate, in more colourful wording, with accusations of...
by Cameron Nolan | Jul 27, 2023 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
Editor’s note: In response to feedback and a request for corrections, we have amended this opinion article authored by Cameron Nolan. We take content accuracy and integrity seriously and appreciate the opportunity to address concerns raised by Tim Hudak,...
by Gerald Tostowaryk | Jul 24, 2023 | Columnists
I recall a number of years ago hearing of a real estate training session by a well-known real estate trainer wherein he advocated showing buyers four homes and then asking which one they wished to buy. If they wanted to see more homes, his training was to let them go...
by Ted Greenhough | Jul 20, 2023 | Columnists
Sometimes, I have to rack my brain for hours to think of a good topic for my columns, but this one practically wrote itself. Last Thursday, I got a call from prospective buyers from Edmonton (I’m in Calgary). They’ve lived in Edmonton for years, but their...
