by James R.G. Cook | Oct 15, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
In Niu v. Cao, 2020 ONSC 5407 (CanLII), an Ontario real estate agent was permitted to proceed with a defamation claim stemming from online postings maligning her professional reputation. The decision was released on the same day as two decisions by the Supreme Court...
by David Eisenstadt | Feb 27, 2020 | Columnists, Featured
For as long as I can remember, my late father always said, “The best lie is the truth.” How pertinent those words are in today’s world of doubtful and even fake news. Anyone in business would be wise to heed such advice and be truthful across the board. Transparency...
by Sandie Orlando | Feb 20, 2018 | Advice for Agents, Featured
Real estate agents, like other professional service providers, understand that the recipe for success depends on the three Rs: Reputation, Referrals and Relevance. Your reputation is critical and leads to strong referrals if your service and approach are relevant to...
by Toby Welch | Apr 20, 2016 | Featured, Profiles
James Buonassisi, a salesperson with Re/Max Select Realty in Vancouver, never wavers as to what he loves most about this industry. “What I like about working in real estate has always been the same. I truly enjoy making my clients happy and getting to work with great...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 23, 2016 | Featured, Guest Columns
In a Canadian market with more than 100,000 Realtors, competition is fierce. And it’s no secret that real estate salespeople have less than stellar reputations. Despite that fact that business is proceeding as usual in the relatively strong 2016 real estate market,...