Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

But where pricing becomes a “strategy” and where it becomes a hope, wish, and prayer, has been another interesting topic of conversation, specifically this fall when transactions slowed and sales became further and fewer between. ” November 14th, 2023, I wrote, “What The Heck Is A Marketing Price?”

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Didn’t we just do this? This is the sixteenth seasonal sign-off for me on Toronto Realty Blog, and every time I do this, it feels like the last version was just a little bit closer behind. Trust me when I say that I remember all my blog friends and foes. TorontoRealtyBlog.

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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I’ve written blogs from the perspective of both tenants who have a bad landlord, and landlords who have a bad tenant, and all the while, we’ve debated the protections that tenants enjoy in this province in 2023, and whether or not they’re unfair to landlords. Both landlords and tenants can abuse the system and do.

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The Close

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s hard to remember an Inman conference so thoroughly dominated by one topic. Honestly, in my time at Inman Connect Las Vegas this week, I tried my best to focus on other seemingly existential issues facing the real estate industry. This isn’t in some hazy future world, either. It’s happening now.

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Notorious ROB

APRIL 5, 2023

In my post about the likely impact of the commission lawsuits against NAR and four corporations, I mentioned that I had a conflict of interest when it came to the issue of real estate auctions because I had been working on an auction-related initiative for a while. Let me tell you about Decentre Property Exchange.

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

My wife and I both agreed, back in 2013, that a mere one week Honeymoon in the Bahamas would be too short, and that’s why we decided to stay for a full two weeks. But by the time the eleventh day rolled around, I was a little fidgety. By day twelve, I was thinking I’d had enough.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

Did you enjoy the post about home inspections on Monday, or did you want to want to get political, yet again? I read the comments on the blog most of the time, just so you know. I understand that not everything I write is going to be well-received. I don’t plan out my topics.

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Don’t say I didn’t warn you! I specifically didn’t post new content on Friday because I knew you’d all need to be fresh, eager, and well-rested this morning in order to power through this week’s blogs. We have so much to comb through on Toronto Realty Blog in 2020! TorontoRealtyBlog.

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The Residential Specialist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

My mom is the smartest woman I’ve ever met,” says Washington. She has been the best teacher I’ve ever had in my life. You do it with integrity, and you do it well. The only reason that you need to let people know that you’re here is to do that.’”. I am also on an RRC course almost every week.

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GeekEstate

JANUARY 24, 2022

There is still an immense amount of work to do to realize the full potential of the GEM to make an impact. At 500 members so far, I am confident that 1,500 is the right target. At 500 members so far, I am confident that 1,500 is the right target. Progress on our priorities is occurring every day, but we are far from perfection.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

Do you know how to access the dark web ? I don’t. Okay, I’m 40-years-old, and like most people my age, I believe I was the first person that any of you have ever met to download an MP3 from Napster. I knew Word Perfect 5.1 Do you know what my largest take-away was? I love this!

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 15, 2022

Did I ever mention that I hate change ? From as far back as I can remember, I’ve never been okay with anything new and different. I’m a routine type of guy. I know what I know and I like what I like. I asked, “Dad, what happened?” TorontoRealtyBlog.

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Toronto Realty Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

I guess part of me just felt like this post would prove to be a fool’s errand. Everybody and their mother want to talk about “blind bidding” but many of those people aren’t interested in a discussion. At least, not a two-way discussion. I would have to think, “yes.”

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Notorious ROB

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

I really enjoyed this conversation with Tom Woiwode who is not only the broker-owner of a large regional real estate brokerage, Coldwell Banker Access Realty with 13 offices throughout Georgia and South Carolina, but also owns Seabrook Classics , a high-end custom furniture maker, and Savannah Millworks , a custom wood products manufacturer.

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Construction Marketing Brokerage Technology 85

Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Perhaps you just want to buy a house or condo and not feel like you got beat up, right? I understand the psychology of buying properties in Toronto and I’m fully aware of the emotional roller-coaster that buyers ride through the process. I had a listing for a condo, priced at $599,900, that was sitting on the market.

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

I’m sure you’ve all head of Romeo & Juliet. ” I don’t know why “be like chalk and cheese,” apparently, means the same thing. ” I don’t know why “be like chalk and cheese,” apparently, means the same thing. Nonetheless, Romeo & Juliet is still fiction.

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HomeLight

MAY 16, 2022

But when Ryan Fitzgerald got into real estate seven years ago, that’s exactly what he decided to do. Ryan: I absolutely love looking at my analytics. I do it daily. In fact, if you ask my fiance, she’ll say I do it hourly. You know, I just, I wanna know where are we at?

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 13, 2023

I try to be not so particular with what day I’m gonna post…I want it to be fun for me, and I think people almost forget that sometimes. I try to be not so particular with what day I’m gonna post…I want it to be fun for me, and I think people almost forget that sometimes.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MAY 30, 2022

What’s more, is that later that evening, your child is likely going to ask, “Can I get those ten marshmallows now?” In this case, I’m talking about children because it’s an easy example to use. I mean, the earth is round. 2) People often don’t understand cause-and-effect. We know this.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 12, 2023

If you work in a field like real estate, you'll always want to use the tools of the day to generate leads and get new clients. If you work in a field like real estate, you'll always want to use the tools of the day to generate leads and get new clients. Today, the world is seeing revolutionary changes that are disrupting industries.

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Agents Technology Industrial Marketing 81

Imagine Your House

MAY 6, 2021

Simple ways to get your bathroom ready Second topic in Series 1 that’s all about getting your home ready to sell – All things Bathroom. If you’re not too crazy about the idea of having to do some work before selling your home, then you need to settle upon the fact that you’ll sell your home for less money.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 12, 2021

Don’t worry, I’m not going to start this blog with lyrics from “Changes” by David Bowie. I just like saying “ch-ch-ch-changes.” ” I still get goosebumps when I hear Bowie sing it. “But David, if everybody were jumping off a bridge, would you do it too? .

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

After fourteen years of writing stories three times per week (it was actually four times from 2007 to 2013…), I always wonder if I’ll eventually run out of things to write about. This business is so full of stories, I often wonder if I have time for them all. I never would. Sound good?

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

I had to pick another song with “heat” or “hot” in the title for today’s blog, simply because of the exceptional response to the music-theme on Monday, wow! I had no clue you guys were so passionate about adult contemporary rock from the year 1984. TorontoRealtyBlog. You guys put me in my place.

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Toronto Realty Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

And at the very same time, it seemed to last forever… Case in point: I went to look up a blog post that I wrote about a seller’s bully offer dilemma, thinking it was back in February, only to find it was on March 10th. Wow, the first four months of the 2021 real estate calendar have flown by!

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Pre-approval Agents As-is Closing 101

Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

But do you want to know what hasn’t changed since July 30th? July 30th, 2021, I wrote: “The Friday Rant: We’ve Run Out Of People To Blame” This was in response to a juicy Toronto Star hate-piece on real estate agents entitled, “Realtors Are Making Big Money Flipping Houses. TorontoRealtyBlog.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

I’ve written blogs about “escape clauses” before, but for those that don’t know what it is, perhaps a refresher is needed. TorontoRealtyBlog “SCE” Three letters that are wreaking havoc in the real estate industry right now. SCE What in the world is that? But what the heck is SCE?

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

I’m picturing Marge Simpson trying to sell “the murder house” to poor Ned and Maude Flanders. They loved the house but, they were only pre-approved for $1,300,000 and there was nothing they could do. TorontoRealtyBlog … “wouldn’t this represent a great opportunity?” range, broadly speaking.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

If it was, I would have said “were perfect,” but I didn’t, because it’s not, and neither am I… Ask a hundred people to describe a “perfect world” and I’m sure you’ll receive a hundred different answers. ” I agree. But we do not live in a perfect world.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MAY 31, 2021

” “Do unto others as you would have them to unto you.” I think we could all come up with something similar to essentially say “be kind.” How a seller handles a closing depends, in part, on how they are contracted to do so. You do that because you believe it’s the right thing to do.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

If I asked you right now, “Name three songs that feature whistling,” which are the first three that would come to mind? I’m not gonna lie; I was thinking about today’s blog topic when I woke up this morning. I believe I came up with the title while I was brushing my teeth.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Social media is the #1 channel that agents say they plan to use when growing their business this year; 80% of agents said they planned on doing so. Social media is the #1 channel that agents say they plan to use when growing their business this year; 80% of agents said they planned on doing so. Social Media Reigns Supreme.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

There’s no Friday Rant in the queue for today, but also no burning topic either. Nothing I can passionately sit down and write a curt 2,000 words about, but there are, however, a few topics to file under “this ‘n that.” Oh, I dunno. In the end, I was vindicated. ” Where to start?

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Property Management Agents Title As-is 52

Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog On Thursday, I couldn’t help but note a lot of stories about Canada’s population growth. Many people don’t “do the news.” ” I know, it’s so boring. Scratch that. Canada’s record population growth. Did you notice too? Or was it just me? ” Her answer?

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Construction Mortgages As-is Marketing 77

App Folio

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

With the knowledge of our experts, we want to help our audience understand: How digital experiences impact your leasing success. Every other week, T he Top Floor we discuss change, innovation, and opportunities for the future. Jackie : The first time I lived in the apartments was when I first started in this business.

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Easy Agent Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Dallas brokerage Real Estate Concierges [now Mile 27 Realty] is floating a new business model, touting its lifetime real estate consulting services as its core value to clients,” according to Paul Hageman in a 2015 blog post at Inman.com. . Don’t just say that you “… go above and beyond,” but do it. It’s better than a knife set.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

In this market, I’m not surprised by a statistic all that often. When it comes to monthly TRREB data, there’s always a stat or two that might not entirely line up with what I had experienced in the previous month, but for a major statistically-backed trend to come as a surprise is quite rare. I certainly would!

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