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Micro-Bravery to Build Business Confidence

Have you noticed that when you meet someone famous or well respected, they tend to have a certain air about them?  You can tell they are a star just by looking at them. This is confidence. The most successful agents all have confidence.  They prospect consistently, they ask tough questions, they say no to unqualified […]

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A Look into the Canadian Real Estate Market in 2018

It’s impossible to predict where the Canadian real estate market will take us in 2018.  If the past couple of years are any indication, entire markets can be flipped upside down in an instant.  Markets across Canada are unique and require agents to have up-to-date intelligence in order to thrive. There is no man more […]

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Market Update | January 2018

The numbers are in and from coast-to-coast, Canada’s real estate markets appear to be headed in a favourable direction.  Some markets will require different skill sets, but overall I like what I’m seeing.  Check out our market review videos below.   Toronto (GTA), ON The foreign homebuyers tax undeniably impacted the Toronto real estate market. […]

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DIY SEO

Want to rank higher on Google?  Thinking of shelling out some serious cash to an “SEO expert”?  Before you do, try these 9 DIY SEO tactics that will help you get seen online without spending a dime.   Optimize your site If you take the following actions, more people will be coming to your website. […]

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20 Ways to Deliver the Unexpected

  Surprise your clients, team, and loved ones with a gift to make their day. Drop off baked goods Promote a local business on social media Write and mail a hand-written thank you note Send a bottle of champagne for celebrations Make a gift donation to a cause that you know your client cares about […]

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4 Tips for Entrepreneurial Success in 2018

With the end of yet another great year it’s time to prepare for the new! January is the ideal time for small business owners to evaluate their accomplishments and set the course for what’s ahead.  Every small business has a slightly different end of year checklist. That said there is definitely a common thread that […]

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4 Steps to Finding the Right Geo Farm

So you want to start a geographic (geo) farm as an additional lead stream for your business. Maybe you already have a location in mind, or perhaps you’re still trying to figure that out.  Before you start sending out those flyers, door knocking, and utilizing Facebook ads, make sure you look at these four criteria […]

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For the Next Month or So, Talk to Your Clients About This…

This month sales were down in almost every market across the country, with Toronto seeing a decrease in sales of nearly 27%.  As we move into more of a balanced market in Canada, with less homes selling, agents need to be better at what they do in order to continue to sell.  The best way […]

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Is Now a Good Time to be a REALTOR®?

There’s no doubt about it, things have changed dramatically in the real estate industry in recent years.  Changes fueled by increased transparency, new technologies and in some cases, government intervention, to name a few.  If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that change in this industry will continue at a rapid pace.  So, […]

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Reading with Richard – Money, Sales and Leadership

. Looking for some inspiration? Here’s a list of my favorite books on money, sales and leadership. . Money Unshakeable by Tony Robbins Tony Robbin’s latest book is a step-by-step playbook for mastering the money game and transforming your life. .  .  The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton The classic money management book which lays out […]

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