Showing Properties…Simple?
Dean DesrosiersHave you ever called your real estate agent to book a showing? Here is what happens. Your agent contacts the listing agent to make sure the property is not sold.…
Make it a great day!
My life changed when I finally realized that each day when I awake... 1. It's a miracle to wake up. Not everyone gets to. I have my wits and my…
Adviser, Advisor and Master
I just learned that my banker giving me “advice” is not an advisor but rather an adviser. Something to do about licensing. I am not totally sure of the difference…
Serving One Master
Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot…
Let’s Party! Ok, maybe not…
As I dropped my daughter off so she could go overnight camping with friends, I realized at my ripe old age, parties are tough on me and take a greater…
Limited Dual Agency is truly limited.
June 15, 2018 saw the Real Estate Council of British Columbia overhaul the agency rules affecting more than 20,000 real estate agents in the province. At the core is the…
Keeping busy by standing still
People that perform at a high level share the ability to solve “good” problems. Of course, problem solving is essential for getting things done. Few jobs or projects roll out…
Negotiating Leverage
Negotiating the sale of real estate is one of the most dynamic events in business and personal life. Money, emotion, needs, desires, features, timing and more combine to create an…
True Negotiation
A top producing real estate agent is a good negotiator. True or False? Answer: True and False Every aspect of real estate has a negotiating element. Consider now selecting a…
The real estate secret
I remember a friend at a party stating "we found our last home by ourselves, the agent just booked the appointment and wrote the offer. What an easy job!” Now,…