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Real Estate in the Year 2037
For fun, let’s imagine what our industry might look like 20 years from now. Chances are, at least some of you will still be in the business, so a trip to the future will be helpful! Okay, we’ve set the dials to 2037. Our time machine is revving up. Everything is spinning. And then, suddenly,…
ReadBlogging Made Easy
Does the “blog” section on your website domain look blank? Maybe a few “check out this open house” posts, but nothing more? Or maybe you write occasionally, but just can’t think of anything new to write about? And who has the time for that anyways?…You’ve got houses to sell! These tips will help you figure out what…
ReadHow 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…
ReadFeng 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,…
ReadConverting Market Statistics to Real Estate Market Intelligence
In today’s information prosperous world, communicating your value is more challenging and more important than ever. The fact is, many buyers and sellers believe they know as much (or more) than the average real estate professional today. So how do you rise above this mindset? It’s simple but not easy. Your job is to communicate…
ReadThe Do’s and Don’ts of Using Video in Your Real Estate Business
More video content is uploaded to the internet in 1 single month than TV has produced in 3 decades.1 It’s estimated that a third of all online activity is spent watching video.2 This is a market we all need to tap into. Still, there are many sales professionals who either aren’t utilizing video at all or…
Read6 Tips to Get More Online Reviews
There’s no better marketing today than third party marketing and RRI Coaching Member Darin Germyn, Macdonald Realty’s #1 Producing Agent in Surrey, BC, has a few things figured out when it comes to online reviews. Last year, online reviews were responsible for at least 6 of his transactions and he’s hoping this year to take that number…
ReadOntario’s Rent and Housing Reform: What Homeowners, Renters, Buyers & Sellers Need to Know
Recently Premier Wynne announced that Ontario would be initiating 16 new legislations designed to balance and cool the red-hot housing market among other things. Here are the 16 points explained. Actions to Address Demand for Housing: 1) A 15% non-resident speculation tax (NRST). The NRST will be imposed on buyers in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area…
ReadDouble 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…
Read35 Ways to Get Inspired Right Now
It happens to the best of us – things are going along relatively smooth, you feel good, in control and then, crash; you hit a wall. Maybe you’re in a busy market and you’re feeling burned out. Maybe you find yourself in a slower market and you’re feeling uninspired to prepare and prospect. Regardless of…
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