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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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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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Reading With Richard – Happiness and Motivation
. Looking for some inspiration? Here’s a list of my favorite books on happiness and motivation. . Happiness The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor In line with the BE, DO, HAVE model we teach at RRi, The Happiness Advantage promotes the theory that happiness fuels success, not the other way around. . Authentic Happiness…
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