by Barry Lebow | Jul 2, 2015 | Advice for Agents, Featured
A Facebook friend messaged me from across Canada to say she was torn about staying or leaving the firm where she now works. She asked me, “When does one know when it is time to leave?” For some, it is the allure of more money. That makes some sense but not if the...
by Marty Douglas | Jun 30, 2015 | Featured
What better way to celebrate Canada Day than by setting your hair on fire over another perceived threat? By the way, setting your hair on fire, while not recommended, is one of the few demonstrations available to Canadians without a permit and, if it goes badly, it’s...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 29, 2015 | Featured, Legal Issues, News
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a discrimination complaint by former Victoria-based sales rep Rick Allenberg, ruling that a real estate listing contract does not create an employment relationship within the meaning of the B.C. Human Rights Code....
by Tina Plett | Jun 26, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
Real estate is a weird industry. Lots happens that would never fly in another industry. If we were all pizza delivery guys for example, these frequent yet acceptable real estate pet peeves would just not happen: 1. Last minute cancellations We have been summoned and...
by Stan Albert | Jun 25, 2015 | Featured
“Holy cow! Not another bidding war that I lost! This is the third property that my client has lost out on.” How often do we in management hear this woeful cry on Monday morning after a busy weekend? Back in the day, a multiple offer was a rarity. Today, in Vancouver...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 24, 2015 | Boards & Associations, Featured, News
After more than 55 years as an active philanthropic and business presence in the community, the Moose Jaw Real Estate Board (MJREB) recently disbanded. All 83 Moose Jaw Realtors have joined the Association of Regina Realtors (ARR), bringing the Association’s...
