Real Estate Market Updates | August 2020
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver Record-Breaking Summer Numbers Since we commenced our staged re-opening of the economy in May of this year, the Canadian real estate market bounced back this summer like no one could have imagined. This month’s update reveals record-breaking sales, a strong sellers market and an undeniable…
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This is What Extraordinary Customer Service Looks Like
Technology advances in the real estate industry were already moving at warp speed prior to the pandemic with companies like Zillow, Open Door and Trulia harnessing the power of big data to capture the attention of buyers and sellers. However, technology – regardless of how shiny and new – cannot compete with exceptional customer service…
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What Has COVID-19 Taught You? Never lose the lesson.
Winston Churchill eloquently said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” COVID-19 has presented itself as an opportunity to flounder or flourish. Crises gives way to opportunities that would not normally be present. However, the onus is on us to seize the lesson. Quarantine and physical distancing has forced us to adapt, learn and…
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5 Ways to Stay Productive in Real Estate During COVID-19
The world is in crisis mode and while no one is entirely sure how long it will last or what the lasting impact will be, we are still in control of what we do today. So, what does that mean for real estate professionals and your business activities now? Should you…
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Ep #26: 2 Hours a Day Is All It Takes to Win with Debra Bain
My next guest on The Richard Robbins Show is Broker/Owner of the #1 RE/MAX brokerage in the world. Debra Bain’s real estate career spans over thirty years, she is an expert recruiter, savvy business owner and a recognized authority in the real estate industry. Alongside her partners Ken McLachlan and Steve Tabrizi, Debra is currently…
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A Simple Way to Bring More Joy to Your Days During Times of Uncertainty
In times of uncertainty and crisis, fear can be overwhelming. It can hijack our thoughts and take us down some pretty dark paths. Finding our back from the darkness and sparking joy, even just for a short time, is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. In this week’s video, I share something…
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November 2019 Market Update | A New Year, A New Focus: Getting 2020 Vision
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver | Fraser Valley We’re sitting inside the last month of 2019. With 2020 just around the corner, this is the perfect time to start analyzing today’s data for tomorrow’s results. The winter market is your opportunity to get future focused and start setting goals…
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October 2019 Market Update | Real Estate’s Post Election Fallout: A Look at the Beginning of Q4
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver | Fraser Valley The federal election is over and after a very tight race, one that revealed a lot about where we stand as a country, we are headed back into a real estate market with a Liberal minority government. I see a lot of…
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August 2019 Market Update | Bold Predictions: What to Expect in the Final Third of 2019
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver | Fraser Valley Over 66% of 2019 has come and gone and we’re now entering a critical time in any real estate professional’s business: the fall market! I’m hoping you’ve been diligent in the slower summertime months; generating leads, booking appointments and creating a…
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July 2019 Market Update | Timing the Boom: Where and When to Invest in Our Home and Native Land
I’m sure you’ve heard the term, “buy low, sell high.” Not a complicated investment strategy but a difficult one to time and pull off. Canadian real estate investors know that the market can switch at any moment. 2017 saw record setting markets stall completely after new legislation was put into place in BC and Ontario….
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