Time for “Phase 4″ to Real Estate Learning

Posted on June 13, 2011 by remaxultimate

Over the past little while, I’ve been reading many social media posts and articles about the Competition Bureau and reactions from the public and REALTOR’s alike. This post is not about how unfair the Competition Bureau is and it’s not about the value of REALTOR in the real estate transaction. My position has always been [...]

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Competition Bureau vs CREA-What really changed?

Posted on October 12, 2010 by remaxultimate

I sure have received some funny calls from a few consumers trying to understand exactly what has happened and what the Competition Bureau and CREA (Canadian Real Estate Association) have agreed on.  With the amount of different types of media trying to get our attention, It’s become challenging when there is no accountability from media [...]

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The Stick that Stirs the Economy

Posted on October 5, 2010 by remaxultimate

We spend our days talking about the economy and the trading of shares.  We constantly discuss the cost of oil, precious metals and corporations not hitting expectations. I agree that these are important because without the success of business, we’re all not successful. In one of my last posts, I shared our family’s experience of buying and selling my home and [...]

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My Experience in Selling my Home

Posted on June 16, 2010 by remaxultimate

The title says it best….”My Home”.  I’ve been in involved now in real estate for over 23 years and I’ve assisted hundreds of clients realize their real estate dreams.  However, this is the first time I needed to sell our principal residence and move our family.  I knew through experience with past clients, that since we have 2 young children, [...]

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Do you want to sell your home privately?

Posted on April 6, 2010 by remaxultimate

I woke up this morning all excited about our monthly office meeting. The meeting was intended to coach our team of agents about the changes to our industry including the addition of the HST, the Competition Bureau and how they may affect the marketing and sale of real estate.  This is what full-time professionals do.  [...]

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What do changes to Real Estate rules mean?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by remaxultimate

With the media frenzy and coverage, is seems like there isn’t anyone not talking about potential changes to the way real estate is handled in Canada.  CREA and the Competition Bureau have done a fantastic job of attracting the spotlight for different reasons and a poor job at truly explaining to the public what these [...]

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Handling the Market

Posted on July 13, 2009 by remaxultimate

When the June sales numbers came in, I can’t say it was a surprise.  For quite some time, I maintained the same message that there is not a better time to buy then the present.  When in history have the rates been so low, supply somewhat up and the media sensationalizing everything to this extreme?  Not even [...]

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Who needs Superman?

Posted on April 30, 2009 by remaxultimate

I came across this article written by one of our ultimate agents and thought it would be great to share with everyone.  In today’s market, keeping in touch with all the tools available and watching for market trends will allow us to educate our clients in any situation.  A very interesting option that may be [...]

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Weekend Activity Shows Market Trends

Posted on April 21, 2009 by remaxultimate

For some, Monday mornings may be tough.  For me it’s a great day to hear the success stories from the weekend.  Monday is also the best day of the week because the results are in and we’re able to see trends and gauge just what the market is doing.   It was another successful weekend with many of our Ultimate [...]

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Negotiating the Real Estate Deal

Posted on April 6, 2009 by remaxultimate

Negotiate is what RE/MAX agents do best.  Whether it is getting the best offer and term for a Seller or securing a great deal for a buyer, clients always remember the value a Realtor adds to their transaction.  We’re involved in assisting our clients with their homes. A strength in any negotiation is to know [...]

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