by Connie Adair | Dec 7, 2023 | Announcements, Profiles
After almost 50 years in the industry, Jamie Johnston, broker of record/owner of Re/Max Condos Plus Corp. in Toronto, is hanging up his real estate hat. Over a long and storied career, Johnston has pioneered many concepts, including the use of the lawn sign-and-post...
by Susan Doran | Dec 1, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
Voting at a special general meeting (SGM) on November 29 that could have axed the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)’s contentious pending insurance plan for all realtors in the province wound up determining that the program will go ahead as planned. It’s a blow —...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Dec 1, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
Information Technology Systems Ontario (ITSO) held its second province-wide meeting on November 26 to discuss a few options for increasing access to MLS data. The organization warns that a data divide is hurting Ontario realtors. ITSO, a not-for-profit corporation,...
by Connie Adair | Nov 15, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Sales & Marketing
There are only so many strategies to use when helping a client buy or sell a home, and it’s important to know which ones to pull from your hat to get the deal done. Negotiate and pivot: A must “Real estate goes in cycles, so picking the right practice...
by Walter Melanson | Oct 30, 2023 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
In recent years, ongoing legal battles in both the United States and Canada have brought significant attention to the real estate industry, raising questions about traditional commission structures, antitrust regulations and the potential impact on consumers. These...
