by Susan Doran | Nov 14, 2023 | News, Sales & Marketing
Getting a handle on where the current market is headed is like trying to nail jelly to a wall – pretty much impossible. There’s a barometer that you may not have factored in though: open houses. Open houses reflect market conditions, although not always in the ways we...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 21, 2023 | Sales & Marketing
With over 1,700 open houses lined up in Metro Vancouver in the coming days, it’s clear that open houses remain a cornerstone of real estate marketing, especially in a slower market. While advancements in technology and digital solutions have helped...
by Susan Doran | Dec 6, 2022 | Advice for Agents
Kids will be kids, including when their parents bring them along to showings and open houses. Alberta realtor Michael Montgomery recalls one toddler scrawling all over a freshly-painted wall with coloured markers. This resulted in “a difficult conversation with...
by Nina Doiron | Dec 2, 2021 | Advice for Agents
As restrictions are easing up, we are seeing the return of the open house. Depending on the regulations and health guidelines in your area, here are some ways you can stand out and welcome visitors and potential buyers. A staged open house is just as important as a...
by Ted Greenhough | Aug 24, 2021 | Advice for Agents
Recently I introduced The Easy-Cool Prospect-to-Client Conversion Method. Here’s how it works in a real-world open house situation: Prospects walk into the house. Welcome them at the door with a warm smile, introduce yourself and pause…Most people will reciprocate and...
