by REM Editorial Team | Oct 20, 2014 | Boards & Associations, Featured
By Neil Sharma Paul Etherington has just finished overseeing his first summer as president of the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), and while this seasoned veteran has been serving on the board since 1999, he’s as cautiously optimistic as ever about the future of the...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 16, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Yvonne Dick There’s always a fear that a property you’ve listed for sale is going to be viewed at a lower value because of surrounding properties and their condition, or because of bad neighbours. When listing a house for sale, it is important to assess the...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 14, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Dennis McCloskey “He that can have patience can have what he will.” – Benjamin Franklin Michael Poczynek believes that patience is a virtue. When he secured the listing for one of the most expensive summer homes in Eastern Canada several years ago, he knew it...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 10, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Cliff Baird Young Arthur was not the first to try to pull Excalibur from the rock. The legend tells us that many others had attempted to use their vast array of skills and powers in their lust for the bounty. The reward was certainly great. The one who could...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 8, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
By Toby Welch Is it mandatory to offer 24/7 service to your clients? Should clients understand that you have a life outside of real estate or is that hoping for too much? Establishing how accessible you need to be to your clients is not always a simple thing. John...
by Bruce Keith | Oct 6, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
There are two kinds of salespeople: 1) Those who actually sell their product by creating value in the eyes of the customer; 2) Those who do business by discounting their price because they are either not clear on how to “sell” or are too lazy to do so. Category #1...
