by Ross Wilson | Apr 17, 2017 | Columnists, Featured
In this second column in the series on the controversial topic of real estate fees, let’s begin with a few questions. A prospective seller asks you to lower your usual professional fee. How do you handle this increasingly common tactic? Do you charge the same rate as...
by Jim Fannon | Apr 7, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
Could a discounted selling broker, co-op or buyer agent’s commission (let’s refer to it as “co-op commission”) hurt the enthusiasm of the buyer’s agent and impact the seller’s bottom line in a negative fashion? You bet it could. The truth is, a discounted co-op...
by Ross Wilson | Mar 10, 2017 | Columnists, Featured
A former client called to say they wanted to list their home for sale. Since I’d served them nearly 30 years ago and had faithfully stayed in touch, I happily accepted their invitation. During the initial phone chat, while I gathered details about their situation,...
by Tony Palermo | May 30, 2016 | Boards & Associations, Featured, News
What do Ontario Realtors really think about their mandated commission protection insurance and what can boards and associations across the country learn from Ontario as they consider whether commission protection insurance is a good fit for their membership? REM...
