Is it really ok to show listings to another agent’s clients?
If listing agent shows the property to a Buyer via a personally arranged showing, the co-operating brokerage commission will be reduced by 1%…
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More common mistakes home sellers make
Common mistakes home sellers can easily avoid It is ok to make a mistake or two along the way to selling your home. Usually…
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Some statistics about home buying, home selling and real estate in general
Why I love real estate statistics I love real estate statistics, not because I believe them. They are far too broad and general for…
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What I’ve learned as a Realtor
Another year. Time to reflect about what I’ve learned (so far) I have a work anniversary coming up. I’ve got twelve years in as…
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How to choose your successful Realtor
How successful is your Realtor? I was out recently for coffee with a successful Realtor who is well-known in my office. I called the…
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You don’t need an agent
Need an agent? There are people out there, like my neighbour who can put on and take off his own snow tires. I’m impressed….
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What did you do before you became a Realtor?
Before becoming a Realtor When I first became a Realtor, other Realtors I met around my office always asked, “What did you do before…
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Why is real estate agent marketing all the same?
Real estate agent marketing For the past few years I’ve been keeping track of all of the real estate postcards and notepads and other…
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Emotional resilience and home buying
Emotional Intelligence It’s just business, right? They want to sell. We want to buy. They are moving into a bigger home or downsizing or…
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Things to think about when relocating to Kitchener-Waterloo
Do your research before relocating to Kitchener-Waterloo There is a great migration happening. In the past twenty years that I have lived in Kitchener-Waterloo,…
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