Canada’s real estate community has reacted swiftly to CREA’s proposed policy restricting the use of “exclusive listings.” Whether it’s enacted is now up to the association’s membership. Following a tsunami of comments and strong...
I value the two ideals of transparency and integrity. They have been the cornerstones of my Calgary real estate brand for nearly two decades. I know many others who have also built healthy, fit business models based on the same core values for success. So, when CREA...
QUICK HITS The Realtor Cooperation Policy aims to limit agents’ use of ‘exclusive listing’ and ‘coming soon’ listing tactics. As of Jan. 1, 2023, CREA’s new policy will require listings be added to MLS within three days of...
Selling an exclusive listing can be challenging – agents are asked to promote the property without advertising that it is for sale and to get the word out only to relevant people. Eric Skicki says that’s the value of BrokerPocket, an off-market listing portal strictly...
The “exclusive†(or non-MLS) listing has been more widely used in our sellers’ market conditions in Ottawa during the last couple of years. While not widespread, it has clearly picked up advocates during the 2020 pandemic. Though there is nothing inherently wrong with...
