Marty Douglas: Two old favourites: agency and ethics
“Nobody understands and nobody cares about agency so it’s up to the leadership (managing brokers and industry representatives) to understand and care.” |
Backyard pool safety measures
With a few simple steps, pool owners can make backyard swimming pools a safe place for children. Here’s how real estate professionals can help. |
Stats guru launches happy news website
The president of IMS Incorporated,Leon d’Ancona decided that instead of just complaining about negative stories, he would do something about it.
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 PEI honours John Ives
John Ives, broker of record of Century 21 Colonial Realty Inc. in Charlottetown, was recognized recently for his contributions and achievements over his career in the real estate industry, spanning over 40 years. |
VIREB welcomes B.C. energy incentives
"We believe more and more home buyers are looking for homes that have been retrofitted for energy savings and these new provincial financial incentives will help people prepare their homes for that market reality..." |
 Beware the Great Outdoors
Watch out for these potential pitfalls when selling a property with outdoor features. |
Sales rep wins $27 million
Plans to keep on selling real estate |
 Montreal board wins several prestigious awards
The Greater Montréal Real Estate Board (GMREB) recently won a number of prestigious awards including recognition for its MLS project, the creation of a single real estate database for Québec, and a television ad campaign.
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Supreme Court ruling supports ACAIQ
The ACAIQ’s own mandatory contracts state that there can be no upfront payments involved in a brokerage sales contract – payments can only be made as a percentage of the final selling price. |
 Jody Keats joins Exit's franchise sales team
The Canadian Franchise Sales Team also includes Mike McCarron, who oversees Atlantic Canada, and Chantal Desharnais, the contact for Quebec.
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 Coldwell Banker honours 2007’s best
The annual gala events bring together hundreds of Coldwell Banker sales representatives, brokers, managers, and employees from across Canada. |
 CREA studies NAR, DOJ settlement
Closer to resolving FINTRAC issues at home |
Energy Conservation Kit for Realtors launched
"The Realtor Energy Conservation kit will assist over 50,000 Realtors in Ontario by providing them with the knowledge and tools to help their client home buyers and sellers reduce their home energy use,” says NAGAB Executive Director Elden Freeman.
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Stories you'll find ONLY in the July print version of REM
Many of REM’s stories are not available online. Here are some stories you’ll find exclusively in the print version of REM. |
Western prosperity boosts Atlantic Canada, says Re/Max
“The upswing in average price has been a boon to existing homeowners across the region,” says Polzler. “Most major markets in Atlantic Canada reported an increase in housing values year-over-year."
Tags: Atlantic Canada,Maritimes |
Home ownership rate highest since 1971
Latest census data says almost a quarter of households spent more than 30 per cent of income on shelter.
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Simple bathroom renovation tips for selling
Don’t spend too much money on major renovations in your bathroom or kitchen. These are very personal rooms and they are most often updated once the new owner has moved in. Do what you need to do to make the rooms look good.
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The Publishers Page: The Table
Tears are shed at the table. Confessions are made at the table. Love is professed at the table. Heart wrenching arguments take place. Great passionate promises are declared. Hands are extended and held. All at the table. |
Century 21 Apex honours sales achievements
Jagmohan Bhandari, Tarsem Thind, and Harpreet Purba, owners of Century 21 Apex International, along with managing broker Jasbir Sandhu, say that the management team’s goals for the office in 2008 will include increasing sales representative productiv
Tags: Surrey |
It’s about relationships – Part 1
When complacency sets in and service standards drop, the door is opened to people who think they can do the job better than we can. |
Do not respond to your email
I am amazed that people in business would change their contact information without notifying past clients or connections. However, my database proves that happens frequently, especially with email addresses. |
B.C. Realtors call for action on green homes, flood risk
“We’re calling on the province to invest a small portion of the $1 billion Property Transfer Tax revenue windfall in a two-year pilot program to reduce transfer taxes as a consumer incentive to buy new homes that meet or exceed a green standard." |
The King of KaChing and the Chicken Soup man
How can one learn to achieve success without asking for advice from those who have achieved it?
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A potpourri of items from Stan Albert’s desk
It’s a long accepted fact that when the market weakens, the strong agents and brokerages get stronger because they know how to survive and prosper.
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BBB recognizes Association of Regina Realtors
The Torch Awards were established by the BBB to recognize the actions of businesses that display ethical decision-making and integrity in business, resulting in a positive impact in the community. |
Century 21 in U.S. names new COO
Craig Leonard will oversee the servicing and operations of the global real estate franchise system and will work to develop and execute strategies for long-term growth and profitability of existing and new Century 21 franchisees.
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Maya Bailey: Don’t sabotage your own success
Have you ever felt like you have reached a plateau and can go no higher? If so, you’re not alone. Many people sabotage their own success.
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Durham board welcomes Finance Minister
“Realtor contributions do not go unnoticed, and have been invaluable to the community,” says Flaherty. |
Edmonton board wins Commercial Council of Merit award
The award was created by the Canadian Commercial Council to annually recognize a Commercial Division or Council that demonstrates outstanding service and commitment to meeting the needs of commercial members while supporting the objectives of the CCC
Tags: Edmonton,commercial |
University identifies real estate marketing trends
“When we see these kinds of trends, we want to investigate the means by which real estate agents most effectively generate revenue. What lead generation techniques are most effective?” |
Re/Max Hallmark sponsors Olympic athlete
Re/Max Hallmark in Toronto has agreed to sponsor a Canadian Olympic athlete, Karen Cockburn, for the 2008 Olympic Games in Bejing, China. |
The Guest Column: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Let’s go to the dark side and meet the Four Horsemen of The Apocalypse. Make no mistake, they are relentless, and their only purpose is to destroy real estate careers.
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Century 21 expands to India
Devinder Kumar Gupta and others have partnered to become the master franchisee of the system for five regions in India, including Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, operating as Century 21 Greater India.
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Glen Holling honoured by Northern B.C. board
"It is a huge honour to receive this award from the real estate board and I was completely and totally surprised when it was announced,” he says. |
Sales rep convicted of failing to file tax returns
The Canada Revenue Agency made several requests for the missing returns before serving sales rep with notices demanding that the returns be filed, says the agency. |
Canadians discover Florida’s ‘forgotten coast’
Florida’s largest landowner is meeting the U.S. real estate crisis by offering high-quality developments that preserve the fabulous coastline.
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First VIREB building awards a success
“As a Commercial Division, we really wanted to find a way to come together and recognize and honour the best in commercial building north of the Malahat on Vancouver Island”
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Pros and cons of extended amortizations
Extended amortization products can help buyers with good credit become homeowners sooner, but they’re not without some drawbacks.
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Elli Davis party celebrates 25th year in real estate
Last year Davis was the top Toronto producer for Royal LePage for the 21st consecutive year, and she was number three in Canada for Royal LePage.
Tags: Toronto,Royal LePage,top agent |
Real estate revenues rose $8.1% in 2006
Statistics Canada reports that real estate agents, brokers, appraisers and other real estate industries reported total operating revenues of $10.6 billion in 2006 |
Houses a ‘bedrock of value’ says Century 21
The survey of typical homes in 198 neighbourhoods in 66 cities shows that prices over the past year have increased in 167 neighbourhoods, remained flat in nine neighbourhoods and declined in 21 neighbourhoods. |
BCREA's 08-09 executive announced
Scott Veitch of Creston, B.C, former president of the Kootenay Real Estate Board, has been elected 2008-2009 president of the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA). |
Music provides inspiration for real estate career
Realtor Manoj Chaman performs ghazal songs all over North America, and provides an inspirational backdrop for his real estate career. |
U.S. Department of Justice and NAR reach settlement
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a proposed settlement with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that requires NAR to allow Internet-based residential real estate brokers to compete with traditional brokers. |
Nancy Hare expands Exit in New Brunswick
Nancy Hare, franchisee of Exit Realty New View, has purchased the license rights for the areas of Miramichi, Bathurst and Campbellton in New Brunswick.
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Royal LePage identifies top renovation values
“We have explored...renovations that are intended to translate directly to enhanced equity in a property."
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Toronto real estate show attracts 7,000
Now in its fourth year, Realtor Quest has grown to become the most significant event of the year for TREB members, featuring opportunities for learning, networking and fun.
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Realtor helps nab con artists
An alert Realtor aided by close communication between the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) and police outfits in two provinces recently led to the arrests of two alleged con artists. |
Re/Max honours top Ontario producers
More than 1,600 agents, guests and industry professionals attended the event. Re/Max recognized those representatives who have demonstrated exceptional sales accomplishment or who have achieved a significant milestone with the organization. |
First-timers still pivotal, says Re/Max
Higher housing values and tight inventory levels have hampered home-buying activity so far this year, but longer amortizations and alternative housing types have offset the impact on most major markets, says Re/Max.
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Brian Collie presented with AEC Award
He has been active through the years serving on numerous board and association committees and was elected president of the Winnipeg Real Estate Board in 1987 and president of the MREA in 1990.
Tags: Manitoba,Winnipeg |
Top 10 tips for successful home staging
Getting your house to the ‘open house ready’ stage
Tags: staging |
Fund-raising ride ends with crash
His motorcycle hit a patch of ice that sent his 450-pound motorcycle into the air then back down on his leg.
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Sutton - Select honours Louise Bygden
Louise Bygden was presented with the Eighth Michele Montour Award by Bruce Sworik, Broker of Record and Laurie Smith from Sutton head office in Vancouver.
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Parksville office wins Re/Max award
Ian Lindsay and Frank Fairly of Re/Max First Realty in Parksville, B.C. were named Re/Max of Western Canada’s Broker/Owners of the Year (low density)
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Century 21 office gives away car, plasma TVs
“We wanted a way to thank all of our past clients for their business, generate some publicity for our office and hopefully, to encourage people to think of us for their real estate needs,” says owner/broker Virendra Srivastava.
Tags: Toronto,Century 21 |
Wayne White named Regina's Realtor of the Year
White is a two-time past-president of the ARR. He served nine years with the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission and chaired it twice and was a director with the Saskatchewan Real Estate Association
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Leadership: A fish rots from the head down
It does not take long to determine if a particular real estate brokerage commands a culture of success. |
Durham Commercial Council hears about ICX.ca updates
CREA's Bonnie Prior outlines improvements to Realtor websites |
New owners for Century 21 Admiral Cove
Paulette Upshall and Richard Brown are the new co-owners of Century 21 Admiral Cove Realty in Bedford, N.S.
Tags: Halifax, Century 21 |
Surrey Sutton office presents legacy awards
NAI Commercial (Calgary) merges with Blackstone Commercial
Exit opens new Barrie office
Chilliwack Realtors honoured
Renfrew independent joins Royal LePage
Homeowners consider themselves ‘smart spenders’
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