by Diana Faria | Aug 4, 2026 | Sales & Marketing, Training
Brick-and-mortar brokerages are quieter these days. As real estate moves further into the digital realm, physical offices are seeing foot traffic decline year after year, leaving freshly licensed agents with fewer chances to rub elbows with seasoned agents and pick up...
by Suze Cumming | Aug 3, 2026 | Columnists, Training
I’ve always liked August. Real estate slows down just enough that we can catch our breath. Fewer offers, fewer deadlines, and if we’re lucky, a little more time to sit on a patio with friends or linger over dinner without checking our phones every three minutes....
by REM Mastermind | Jan 20, 2026 | Announcements, Events, Publisher's Page, Sales & Marketing, Training
Every market demands skill. But not every market demands the same kind of skill. In high-demand conditions, listing agents manage urgency, multiple offers, tight timelines, and emotionally charged negotiations. In slower markets, the work shifts. Homes sit longer....
by Courtney Zwicker | Dec 18, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News, Training
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has developed a new course to help agents brush up on the forms and clauses that are critical to their day-to-day work. OREA, in partnership with Humber Polytechnic, has launched a four-week course called Mastering OREA...
by REM Editorial Team | Nov 12, 2025 | Sales & Marketing, Training
Each Wednesday, Real Estate Magazine shares insights, experiences and advice from top-performing teams and agents across Canada. If you’d like to contribute or nominate a colleague or team, send us an email. When it comes to luxury real estate, few names carry the...
by Suze Cumming | May 16, 2025 | Sales & Marketing, Training
A low-ball offer is one that comes in significantly below the asking price, lacks support from recent comparable sales and runs the risk of offending the seller. This could be anywhere from 5 per cent to 30 per cent below the asking price, depending on market...
