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The Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Canada
Benjamin TalDeputy Chief Economist CIBC Capital Markets I recently had the privilege of interviewing CIBC’s Deputy Chief Economist, Benjamin Tal, on the impact of COVID-19 on our economy and in particular, the real estate market. This informative, candid conversation touched on everything from immigration to interest rates, inflation to unemployment; and of course, includes a…
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Real Estate Market Updates | June 2020
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver | Ottawa The Halfway Point: 2020 Q1 & Q2 Analysis and Looking Ahead This has been no ordinary year – and this market update reflects that. April and May were heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the country at a standstill, sales dropped dramatically…
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Ep #32: You’re Better in Person with BombBomb President, Darin Dawson
If you have ever attended one of RRI’s Training Academy events or Masters Academy conferences, then you’ve probably heard me mention my next guest’s incredible technology. Since 2006, Darin Dawson, President and Co-founder of BombBomb, has been on a mission to create real, face-to-face communications through video email. BombBomb is an RRI favorite and countless…
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Communicate the Facts When it Comes to Pricing a Home or Price Adjustments
Arriving at an optimal list price or communicating why a seller may need to adjust their price is no easy task, especially today. Of course, you would use all of the traditional statistics drawn from recent comparable sales and current listings. However here’s one statistic that is equally important to educate your sellers on: The…
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Ep #31: Become a Giver and Never Sell Again with Bob Burg
My next guest on The Richard Robbins Show has had a profound influence on my life. His book, Endless Referrals, was the inspiration for the way I’ve run my organization since the beginning. Bob Burg, bestselling author and coauthor of The Go-Giver, has sold 2 million copies of his books worldwide. Although his work has…
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May 2020 Real Estate Market Updates
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver The Canadian Real Estate Rebound: Sales Jump During Unprecedented Circumstances While month-over-month sales jumped massively in the cities I reviewed, year-over-year data shows just how far off from normal we truly are. Specific data will differ location to location but the common theme across all…
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Ep #30: Un-Marketing Strategies in COVID Times with Scott Stratten
My next guest on The Richard Robbins Show has been professionally UnSpeaking to audiences around the world for over a decade. Scott Stratten, best-selling author, internationally-acclaimed speaker and co-owner of UnMarketing Inc., shares his views on the changing landscape of business and how we need to effectively communicate with our audiences (clients). When chatting about…
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How to Open New Real Estate Conversations Post-Quarantine
As Canadian cities begin to strategically reopen after months in quarantine, I believe that now is the time to be communicating with your database in preparation for the resurgence of the real estate market. Buyers and sellers, who cautiously paused their real estate activity, will be looking for expert guidance in these uncertain environments. The…
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Ep #29: Conquering COVID, Thriving Virtually with Doug Bolger
Anyone familiar with RRI will know my next guest. Doug Bolger is founder and CEO of Learn2, a company focused on leadership development and optimizing human performance. For over 30 years his company has been creating immersive, hands-on programs and events that achieve lasting behavioral change. Then COVID-19 appeared. Doug and his company have survived…
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April 2020 Real Estate Market Updates
MARKET QUICK LINKS: Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Vancouver | Fraser Valley | Ottawa Business professionals of every discipline, in every country around the world, are following a new set of guidelines and best practices. Altering your business to meet these changes and challenges will help you thrive in this New Normal. COVID-19 has…
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