Real estate for dummies by Real Estate MAX

Looks like November was another banner month, if you haven’t seen the press release from CREA yet… here it is.

National MLS® home sales climb in November
Higher activity in Alberta and Ontario
National existing home sales via the Multiple Lis…

Found a new website today called “Business Know-How” that has a ton of great articles about running a business. This article talks about getting the most bang for your marketing buck, and has a true-story about trying to sell a home using the agent w…

I am no lawyer and am not giving you legal advise. If you need legal advice get it from a legal professional. I found this very interesting article on Real Estate Contracts from the commercial law blog

Time Really is of the Essence
Many agreement…

Of course it isn’t, but you certainly don’t want it around your computers. Here are a few tips for protecting your investment in technology.

KEEP YOUR OFFICE STATIC FREE
There are three basic ways to control static in your office: 1. You c…

Do you target first time home buyers? This article gives some tips on what you’ll need to be up to date on when the “echo boomers” start buying real estate.
RISMEDIA, Dec. 16—“Echo boomers, also known as Generation Y, will drive home sales into…

This was posted on ‘agents online’ from an agent in Montgomery, Md. While a few of the facts are scant I can see scholars everywhere rethinking their positions on Agents. I didn’t even know we’ve been helping build communities since before time beg…

This article gives further evidence that when you offer consumers something of value on your site they will return, but force them to register to view listings and they will just find another site…
RISMEDIA, Dec. 13, John Boudreau,

www.ionmarketin…

Real estate franchise giant Cendant said today that it’s plan to separate into four independent companies is on track, with the spin-off of the new Real Estate Services company expected in the spring of 2006. Cendant’s Chairman and CEO Henry Silverm…

Website Award: 5 out 5
I believe the proof is in the pudding. If it tastes great then its great. From a marketing perspective I’m very proud of what Sara has done to our pudding. As our director marketing and technology, she has designed one of th…

Yesterday marks 42 years of real estate for Ken Johnston. Happy Anniversary Mr J. Thanks for being such a great mentor, friend and father. There is so much for us to be proud of and thanks for all your sacrifices. I have learned first hand how dif…