by Barry Lebow | Nov 26, 2021 | Columnists, Featured, Legal Issues
Too many court cases involving agents are a result of one common denominator – not doing due diligence. Based on cases that I have dealt with over the years, here are some recommendations on how not to get sued by doing a proper job when buying or listing. One that I...
by Asif Khan | Oct 28, 2021 | Columnists
In this video, I take a hard look into CBC’s hidden camera investigative report about “law breaking” Canadian real estate agents. It’s a deep dive into the issues presented on the program and the specific listing that the story was based on. Where are the real estate...
by Wes Jamison | Oct 20, 2021 | Featured, Guest Columns
Okay, here we go again. A few years ago we had the Competition Bureau down our throats telling us about our anti-competitive behaviour. Their point back then was about allowing outsiders into our MLS system, and a whole host of other things, including commissions. I...
by Jeff Mowatt | Jun 8, 2021 | Advice for Agents
Ever borrow something and then realize weeks or months later that you forgot to return it? Since they haven’t mentioned it, you might assume they’ve probably forgotten about it. So, you decide to hang on to it. If they do bring it up, you can feign innocence, claim...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 31, 2021 | Letters to the Editor
I thought I’d take this opportunity to state my grievances about our current real estate industry. I’ve read some of the REM articles and felt compelled to send this to you. I have forwarded my ideas to CREA, OREA and to the real estate brokers and business ministry,...
