by REM Editorial Team | May 9, 2011 | Featured, Profiles
By Melanie Epp More than 10 years ago, inspired by a neighbour’s story about an ill granddaughter, sales rep Jo Pillon of Buckhorn, Ont. joined the Canadian Blood Services’ OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network. When she was contacted by the organization in 2008, it...
by REM Editorial Team | May 6, 2011 | Featured
Coldwell Banker Canada is producing a series of YouTube videos to recognize its top national performers. “The Coldwell Banker organization is built on the accomplishments of outstanding people. Our 2010 Award winners exemplify the dedication and commitment that are...
by Debbie Hanlon | May 4, 2011 | Advice for Agents, Featured
When most real estate agents think open house, they think 2-4 on Sunday with lots of yawning and checking the time to see when they can finally leave. Ho-hum, another Sunday, another open house. Well, when I got into real estate I decided to shake things up a bit when...
by REM Editorial Team | May 2, 2011 | Featured
By Toby Welch Innovative marketing ideas are necessary to draw attention to a listing in tough real estate markets. An often-used tactic is to offer freebies to buyers. From flat screen TVs to boats, cars, vacations and shopping sprees, sellers are doing whatever they...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 29, 2011 | Featured
By Jim Adair Hilton Worldwide recently launched its latest brand – Home2Suites by Hilton – and has aggressive expansion plans that include Canada. The first Home2Suites opened in Fayetteville, N.C. and business media including REM were invited to tour the new...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 27, 2011 | Featured, Profiles
By Susan Doran We’re all aware that life is more wild and woolly in the Canadian Great White North than in the rest of the country. If you’ve ever wondered how this difference in local character manifests itself in your real estate brethren living way up there along...
