How do you have a Successful Year?

By now, many people will have wished you all the best in 2012. I’d like to take it one step further, and share with you a method which will ensure that 2012 will be a happy and productive year for you. It requires only a few hours of your time, and needn’t be done all [...]

What Stops you? Fear of Failure or……?

Times seem to be pretty good. There is no question that Canada dodged the mess that the rest of the world is still experiencing.  Supply of homes is tight and the supply of buyers very healthy.  It’s actually hard to believe we ever had any tough times in the past. For those of us in [...]

RE/MAX is Canadian

Quite often I have conversations with agents that are unhappy with their present office and considering a move.  Most recently, I had a conversation with an agent that I highly respect in our local market that triggered and reminded me of another conversation I had approximately 6 months ago.  I’m inspired to share. A couple [...]

Action makes you a Living

As of this March, it will be over 21 years in the Real Estate sales business.  It’s been a very rewarding career and I thank this industry for everything that I have accomplished on a business level and a personal level.  Because of Real Estate, I’ve also met great friends and as a matter of [...]

How do you Remember?

I had one of my embarrassing moments recently.  My daughters  had their school concert and I was there with camera in hand recording and taking pictures.  While there, I noticed a couple with their young family and every time I looked over, they were smiling at me.  I started to feel uncomfortable and wondered if I [...]

Do you have a MOP and a MAP?

You’re probably thinking what does a MOP have to do with real estate.  I can assure you that sweeping floors is definitely not the type of MOP I was referring to or thinking of.  I was recently speaking to a top producer that I have a great deal of respect for and continue to be impressed with [...]

What Social Media is Not

I can’t escape it.  Somehow and some way, I’m perceived in the office as an internet techy.  Even as I started to write this, an agent walked in and said “can I ask you something since you’re so techy?” Truth be told, since I’m the Broker, I truly don’t mind.  I like being perceived as [...]

True Commitment

Ok I have to admit something.  I’m addicted to real estate.  This is no surprise to our agents, my friends and most definitely my family.  Its been 20 years since I achieved the license that would change my life forever.  I also made a realization…..I’ve been in the real estate business for over half my [...]

Negotiating the Real Estate Deal

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 [...]

The Low Ball Offer Response

The time has come to sell, we meet with our clients, we discuss the marketing process and establish a marketing price.  After several Open Houses, advertisements and networking calls, another associate prepares and presents an offer.  However the offer is lower than you hoped  – Much Lower.  This leads to the Seller and listing broker feeling insulted and [...]

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