Keeping busy by standing still
Dean Desrosiers 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…
Agency
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,…
Looking to purchase real estate? Step One…Step Two…
One: Find a real estate agent Two: Find a Lender One Top three things to consider when choosing your agent. 1. Does this agent have experience and skill? Can they…
4.5 Mistakes Millennials Make When Buying a Home
There will be mistakes. It’s OK. Problem is, your parents made the same mistakes but their real estate increased in value faster than their mistakes cost them money. I hope…
Advice 4 Agents – Hoping
If you have ever hoped your client would buy a home, you are not a fiduciary. If you need the commission money, you are not in a good position to…
Rookie real estate agent mistake #1
Can there really be a #1 mistake that a real estate agent can make? Mistakes are made everyday in any profession but in mine, there is a lot of money…
The New answer is “no”
A big change just occurred in BC real estate with the banning of LDA, Limited Dual Agency. When seller’s asks, “do you have a buyer for my house?” The new…
Undivided
One tenet of agency is to provide “undivided” loyalty. It’s an important step in becoming a true fiduciary. Limited Dual Agency(LDA) in real estate is when one agent acts for…