Productivity
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 Win in a Multiple Offer Situation
As a real estate professional, you’re on the front line of what is likely one’s most expensive, stressful and exhilarating moments of their life. Buying a house is not something most of us forget, so it’s important that you help make the experience seamless, relaxed and enjoyable for your buyers. How do you do this…
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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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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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5 Automation Tools for Real Estate Agents
Looking to be more efficient with your time this year? Put tasks on autopilot with these five time-saving tech tools. Zapier Zapier can be used to sync and automate almost anything you can think of by creating “zaps.” For real estate agents, useful zaps might include “every time I post to Instagram with the…
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Reading with Richard – Time Management and Productivity
. Looking for some inspiration? Here’s a list of my favorite books on time management and success. . Time Management & Productivity Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith How to change your behavior for good and become the person you want to be. A truly transformative book on personal productivity. . . Essentialism by Greg McKeown Figuring out…
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How to Get the Most Out of a Real Estate Conference
A conference is an investment in your life and in your business. You want to get as much out of the experience as possible and it is with that in mind, that I’ve put together a few tips on how you can make the most of your real estate conference experience. Whether you’re attending RRI’s…
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Feng Shui and Serving Your Real Estate Clients Better
In a recent survey, 81% of Chinese-Americans indicated that feng shui encouraged their most recent home purchase1 and 36% of those surveyed also said they would avoid a real estate professional if they had NO knowledge of the principles of feng shui With more than 20% of Canada’s population being foreign-born (60 percent coming from Asia,…
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Double Your Productivity Using The Science of Willpower
Did you know, your brain is roughly 2% of your body weight but it uses 20% of your energy?1 Why is that? It’s because discipline (willpower) requires our brain which in turn depletes our energy. Throughout the day, we exercise discipline to make a million decisions. This is why it’s much harder to do things…
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