by Joseph Richer | Jan 7, 2020 | Guest Columns
When buying or selling a home, we know that working with a regulated real estate professional is in the consumer’s best interest. That message has always been central to the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) consumer outreach efforts. From the consumer’s...
by Jeffrey Wagman | Mar 3, 2017 | Columnists, Featured
We all understand that the residential part of the real estate business can create some very close relationships, but how close is too close? This is a business first, and sales reps need to remember that fact. It’s natural that working so close with families can draw...
by Donald Lapowich | Oct 16, 2015 | Legal Issues
As pointed out in prior cases and articles published in REM, a professional, in order to be liable to a client, must breach a duty of care (skill, diligence, proper advice) and there must be a causal connection between the breach and resulting damages. As pointed out...
by Stan Albert | Oct 16, 2015 | Featured
Oh my God! Is it that time again? My next column for REM is due in a few days and I have writer’s block. I’ll put on my special writer’s hat and super-think this through. I have been immersed in watching the Blue Jays. We’ve literally watched every inning from...
by Chris Seepe | Sep 11, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
What one word uniquely identifies an unethical, self-serving and/or negligent real estate professional? We’ve all met Realtors who we feel should not have been licensed without a more thorough assessment of their propriety and morals. We know they aren’t acting in...
