by Natalka Falcomer | Nov 5, 2021 | Featured, Technology
When you look around the world – and even directly at our neighbours to the south – you quickly realize that home buying and selling looks a lot different in Canada. And while many technology trends are shaping the experience for consumers, Canada’s 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 Ted Greenhough | Jul 28, 2021 | Featured
Bob: Hey, Dan. I saved $15,000 on a lawyer by representing myself! Dan: Good for you! Let’s go out and celebrate! Bob: Okay, but can you wait two years? I’m in jail right now. You’ve heard the ads. “Johnny hired ‘FSBO Inc.’ and saved over $15,000!” Really? How does...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Jun 9, 2021 | Featured, News
A new survey conducted by Leger for Re/Max says that while 41 per cent of Canadians say they aren’t knowledgeable when it comes to buying or selling real estate, half of those surveyed expressed interest in buying or selling a home using a DIY buying and selling...
by Brian Bell | May 7, 2021 | Columnists, Featured
An ancient irritant in the real estate industry is the homeowner who is convinced they can save money by selling their home without a real estate agent. The “For Sale By Owner” listing, affectionately known as a FSBO, has been the subject of ongoing debate for years....
