For the last little while we’ve had a lot of political activity in almost all the provinces across Canada. There are relatively new governments in British Columbia and Quebec. We’ve had parties return to power in Manitoba and New Brunswick. They’re going to the polls in Nova Scotia as we speak and an Ontario election [...]

The Real Estate Institute of B.C. recently presented its annual Award of Excellence to Barrie Hewstan, a well‑known Victoria sales agent and community leader.
“This award honours a member of our institute who has shown outstanding leadership and contribution to the real estate industry and to their community,” says Stephen Mullock, REIBC president. “Barrie’s dedication to [...]

Because human beings are bipeds, they depend on their legs and feet for locomotion. Each foot contains 26 bones and is a little marvel of engineering. The bones in your feet represent about 25 per cent of your skeleton.
Contrary to a popular myth, selling real estate is not a sedentary job. An active Realtor spends [...]

I had the good fortune of being asked to speak to the Canadian Regulators Group during their recent meetings in Vancouver. Before they could change their minds, I took the phone off the hook, unplugged the fax machine and unsubscribed from my email service provider. (Osama and Saddam have followed the same tactic.)
Then I [...]

In my seminar, Appraisal for Superior Sales and Listings, I find it amazing that I pose the same question to the attendees and keep getting the same results. The first time I taught my new education course, I casually made a remark about using a proper listing presentation every time you sell your services to [...]

As reported in REM last month, Prudential Select Realty Inc. in Windsor, Ont., recently merged with independent Houston Group, to form the largest real estate firm in Essex County. The firm will carry on under the Prudential Select banner, managed by owners Scott MacKenzie, Carol Baillargeon and Harold Remark.  Prudential Canada president Bernie Vogt recently [...]

The Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC) recently announced the winners of the annual Pursuit of Excellence, which honours those members and chapters who take extra time and effort to further the advancement of the institute.
Among the 2003 are Michael Cousins of Toronto, winner of the  J. A. Weber Award and presented to an individual [...]

The Association of Regina Realtors and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) named Pauline Relkey of Century 21 Dome Realty as 2002 Realtor of The Year. Jeff Skinner of CMHC made the presentation at the association’s 18th Annual Member Recognition Evening.
“The intent of this award is to recognize a member of the association who has [...]

Hamilton Real Estate Broker Ken Hajas has been elected chairman of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).
 RECO’s mission is to protect the consumer through a fair and safe marketplace and to administer the regulatory requirements of the real estate industry as set down by the Government of Ontario.
“RECO’s primary focus is consumer protection” [...]

Century 21 Dynamic Realty of Fort McMurray, Alta. recently moved to a newly redesigned office facility. Broker co‑owner Tom Stratton and his business partner and brother, Mark Stratton, co-ordinated the move to their new 4,500 sq. ft. premise, more than doubling the size of the company’s old real estate office. 
“One of my business goals [...]