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			<title>When Friends and Family are Clients</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/sales-and-marketing/1693-when-friends-and-family-are-clients.html#comment-1338</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Peter Clark says: &quot;You may have read this. I thought it made a lot of sense!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Peter Clark</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:58:22 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Change is Good In The Canadian Mortgage Industry</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1475-change-is-good.html#comment-1337</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ian Johnston says: &quot;Cash grab for the government..but can see the good in it.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Ian Johnston</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:02:40 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Is Condo Living Right for Your Client?</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/sales-and-marketing/1685-is-condo-living-right-for-your-client.html#comment-1336</link>
			<description><![CDATA[RB says: &quot;Good point - condos are popular these days, because they offer features that appeal to certain group of people. It is not only an issue of "is it for me or not?", but also the financial challenges condo owners face. Condo fees are nothing less than unpredictable expenses. Are you ready for ever increasing condo fees? Read more here... http://recommendedbroker.ca/blog/?p=1298&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>RB</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:29:07 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Real Estate Cycle is a Little Bit of History Repeating</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1675-real-estate-cycle-is-a-little-bit-of-history-repeating.html#comment-1335</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Derek Weatherhead says: &quot;^^^^ Not sure what your talking about so vaguely. Are you in the real estate industry? or are you just trying to be a know it all that can't make a point what so ever? As far as I'm concerned "Pat", you live in an oasis.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Derek Weatherhead</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:33:52 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Real Estate Cycle is a Little Bit of History Repeating</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1675-real-estate-cycle-is-a-little-bit-of-history-repeating.html#comment-1334</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pat Villani says: &quot;Just like the media, the media is being used by the author here as well. Do not downplay, as everyone else is, the dramatic influence of this cycle of low interest rates---it is the single most driving force of this boom cycle we are in. What will happen when this low interest rate environment ends? I know no one seems to want to hilight this very important variable which will play a major role in bringing prices back to a reasonable level. Does no one hear the government reports of the consumers in Canada taking on too much debt and how that is of major concern---it is of concern because when rates do in fact go up (and the longer they stay low, the bigger the problem will be), there will be a lot of hurt out there. Make no mistake in believing that Canada lives in an oasis!!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Pat Villani</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:23:26 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Let’s Talk about Debt, Baby</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/sales-and-marketing/1538-lets-talk-about-debt-baby.html#comment-1333</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Greg Williamson says: &quot;ZEB please go to the http://www.moneyinyourmortgage.com click on the blue "inflation hedge" button and then click on "sign-up. Thanks for your interest Mortgage professionals should also consider going to http://www.180degreesacademy.com&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Greg Williamson</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:39:18 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Let’s Talk about Debt, Baby</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/sales-and-marketing/1538-lets-talk-about-debt-baby.html#comment-1332</link>
			<description><![CDATA[zeb says: &quot;Greg, I wanted to sign up.somehow did not open.Good article. Zeb&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>zeb</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:45:00 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>2011 Second Best on Record: TREB</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1635-2011-second-best-on-record-treb.html#comment-1331</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Shelley LeBar says: &quot;2011 Second Best on Record&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Shelley LeBar</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:46:21 --500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1635-2011-second-best-on-record-treb.html#comment-1331</guid>
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			<title>Good Things to Come in Real Estate for 2012: RE/MAX</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1636-good-things-to-come-in-real-estate-for-2012-remax-.html#comment-1330</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Shelley LeBar says: &quot;News&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Shelley LeBar</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:44:29 --500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1636-good-things-to-come-in-real-estate-for-2012-remax-.html#comment-1330</guid>
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			<title>Boomers Land Impact on Housing Industry</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1642-boomers-land-impact-on-housing-industry.html#comment-1329</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Shelley LeBar says: &quot;Update For Buyer's&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Shelley LeBar</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:32:09 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Boomers Land Impact on Housing Industry</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1642-boomers-land-impact-on-housing-industry.html#comment-1328</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Lennox says: &quot;Here are some good reasons to invest in Canadian Real Estate&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Lennox</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:47:34 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Prices Will Continue to Climb in 2012: Royal LePage</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1641-prices-will-continue-to-climb-in-2012-royal-lepage.html#comment-1327</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Lennox says: &quot;Good Day Lennox; Here is an interesting article.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Lennox</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:45:44 --500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1641-prices-will-continue-to-climb-in-2012-royal-lepage.html#comment-1327</guid>
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			<title>Boomers Land Impact on Housing Industry</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1642-boomers-land-impact-on-housing-industry.html#comment-1326</link>
			<description><![CDATA[victor Hann says: &quot;This is my proposed plan to keep our baby boomers active as they age,and having something to look forward each day. It's called active healthy independed living along with their peers. w-site.[www.hannsland.ca&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>victor Hann</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:10:15 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>How to Help Your Clients Score Great Credit</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1623-how-to-help-your-clients-score-great-credit.html#comment-1325</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Eric Putnam says: &quot;Many Canadians have told us that reading "20 common debt myths" at www.debtcoach.ca/myths and completing a short financial fitness quiz at www.debtcoach.ca/quiz have helped them focus on changes they need to take to achieve their goals sooner. Please share these resources with clients and others. Our team of specialists works with professionals across Canada to help improve their clients' finances. To learn more visit www.debtcoach.ca/contact.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Eric Putnam</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:36:46 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>How to Help Your Clients Score Great Credit</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1623-how-to-help-your-clients-score-great-credit.html#comment-1324</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Omer Quenneville says: &quot;As a real estate and mortgage broker I get very actively involved with my clients when it comes to credit, credit scores and mortgages. A lot of the time I will go to the bank with my clients to insure they are getting the best rate and terms. Too often I see a buyer negotiate a really good deal on a purchase only to give it all away with a bad mortgage deal or poor mortgage term insurance.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Omer Quenneville</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:30:22 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>How to Help Your Clients Score Great Credit</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1623-how-to-help-your-clients-score-great-credit.html#comment-1323</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Bob W says: &quot;Mtg Brokers/Agents using the MorWEB loan origination platform have access to a credit repair tool called ScoreMaker, that analyzes a person’s credit report and makes specific recommendations to help raise a person’s credit score quickly and efficiently taking the guess work out of what should be done first... I find it is most useful for those clients with credit scores in the high 500’s that are looking at needing help to get their score up into in the 600’s.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Bob W</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:21:12 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Let’s Talk about Debt, Baby</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/sales-and-marketing/1538-lets-talk-about-debt-baby.html#comment-1322</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Fergus Kyne says: &quot;The link to www.doa180.ca didn't open, 401 error, can you send it to me please. Thank-you, Fergus&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Fergus Kyne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:01:58 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>First-Time Home Buyers: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/sales-and-marketing/1277-first-time-home-buyers-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly.html#comment-1321</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Crystal Tost says: &quot;Working with first time home buyers can be very gratifying, they are excited about the process from start to finish and have many questions. I enjoy working with first time buyers so much, that I started a resource blog website just for first time home buyers in the Calgary area packed with useful information for getting started with the process of buying your first home.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Crystal Tost</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:17:09 --500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/sales-and-marketing/1277-first-time-home-buyers-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly.html#comment-1321</guid>
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			<title>Caution in the Wind for 2012 Mortgage Forecast</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1605-caution-in-the-wind-for-2012-mortgage-forecast.html#comment-1320</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Interesting article says: &quot;Some Economists are urging caution when it comes to the market value vs appraised values of properties .&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Interesting article</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:18:53 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Canadian Housing Prices to Fall by 5%: Bank of America</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1602-canadian-housing-prices-to-fall-by-5-bank-of-america.html#comment-1319</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Joyce Ramer says: &quot;I couldn't agree with you more! Amen!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Joyce Ramer</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:46:36 --500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1602-canadian-housing-prices-to-fall-by-5-bank-of-america.html#comment-1319</guid>
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			<title>Canadian Housing Prices to Fall by 5%: Bank of America</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1602-canadian-housing-prices-to-fall-by-5-bank-of-america.html#comment-1318</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Kelley Skar says: &quot;I love how an American institution is making their predictions on the Canadian market as a whole. Real estate is regional, to say the ENTIRE market is going to fall is spreading fear into the already leery consumer. They need to stick to their expertise and what they do best, ripping the American home buyer a new one.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kelley Skar</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:35:41 --500</pubDate>
			<guid>http://www.propertywire.ca/news/national-news/1602-canadian-housing-prices-to-fall-by-5-bank-of-america.html#comment-1318</guid>
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			<title>Is it Time to Pop the Hood on Real Estate Commissions?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Arthur says: &quot;We should start tracking fsbo's that translate into us saving their frustration by listing and selling what they could not.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Arthur</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:24:17 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Navigating The Minefield: Accepting Referral Fees From Mortgage Brokers</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1104-accepting-referral-fees-from-mortgage-brokers.html#comment-1316</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alex says: &quot;there is nothing wrong with getting paid to save a client money.my client was going to his own bank which he had been dealing for over 10 years and got a rate of 2.89 for 2 years. the broker got him 2.49 for 2 years. should i get paid for this, absolutely. is the client happy, absolutely. he was very thankful aswell. everybody wins.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:08:01 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Is it Time to Pop the Hood on Real Estate Commissions?</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/sales-and-marketing/1590-is-it-time-to-pop-the-hood-on-real-estate.html#comment-1315</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Chris says: &quot;The Realtor.ca website is paid for and maintained by Realtors. If I was CREA I would threaten the Competition Bureau to shut it down if they don't allow us exclusive use of our marketing database, and let them deal with the enraged Canadian public. Why should I pay for someone that doesn't to allow Joe Public to use it. Does IBM allow others to use their systems to sell their wares? Frankly CREA can shut it down, Realtors don't need it, we all have our own websites. Realtor.ca allows Realtors from great distances to sell properties in areas they know nothing about nor can service properly because of it's mapping facility. There are already Real Estate Boards in Quebec that are threatening to pull out of CREA and Realtor.ca, it's very costly to maintain and we don't need it, It will bring us closer to our customers.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:56:55 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Is it Time to Pop the Hood on Real Estate Commissions?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bill says: &quot;what industry still pays 5-6%? everyone has a cost of doing biz so quit crying about costs, welcome to being in biz for yourself. Realtors are making a killing in Van & the lower mainland. Is this bad no, but lets be real, no industry is paying these percentages for selling something and most realtors provide some of the worst service, they dont call back very quickly, dont respond to email and try texting them thats like you are speaking another language. Its the monopoly of the MLS website that basically sells every listing, people dont want to listen to a realtor that knows nothing and is getting paid mass sums cause they listed a house on a website that rules the market. Take away Realtor.ca and lets see how many houses would sell then. If you are buying a house all they do is put in search parameters had you get an automated email saying new listing, but do they even read these, are they watching the neighborhoods the customer wants to move into? NO! Their too busy&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:15:36 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Mary says: &quot;Why is everyone so upset about the competition bureau? They are trying to get the information out to companies that are going to share the information with the consumer. No different than the MLS.ca site. What is the harm in that? We already gave it away ten years ago, why is everyone so upset now? They should be upset at the people responsible for setting up mls.ca in the first place. If there was no mls.ca there would be no issues, including commissions.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mary</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:27:58 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chris says: &quot;I would also like to say that this works well for buyers as well, fee for service, gets rid of the tire kickers and dreamers that abuse our services for long periods of time and never buy, thereby reducing our operational costs.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:19:43 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chris says: &quot;We need to go to the legal model, retainer, fee schedule and docket for everything we do, which will give us a more even salary and help the consumer with the" perception problem". It will also level the playing field for agents and brokers that acquire more listings than they can ever possibly service properly because they will actually have to work on them to docket. Additionally, sellers will be more cooperative in staging, keeping the property presentable and working with the Realtor on price reductions and negotiations if they have skin in the game in a pay as you go business model.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:13:27 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[John says: &quot;If you want to understand why the Competition Burea is on our case, and why some agents net very little money in their business, you need look no further than the "traditional" brokers. In my area there are 5 major brokers who have 50-60 chairs in each office that they work to put arses into and collect fees. There really isn't enough business in the area for 250-300 Realtors to thrive but I suppose there are always new licensees to fill the spots (and pay the fees) of the casualties. Bloated business models are always ripe for reform. As a consumer, would you be willing to go back to booking travel arrangements, hotel rooms etc and paying full pop, or would you rather get the same hotel room at a discount through a newer business model like Travelocity or whoever? Times change and if the Brokers want to fight to protect what they have become accustomed to then that's only natural. But to suggest that the "commission problem" is simply a matter of public perception is foolhardy IMHO.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>John</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:45:24 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Donna says: &quot;Great article Heather! Kudo's to you for covering this topic so eloquently :) It's time we stop beating around the bush and tell the public the facts...if you enjoy all the benefits of having a Real Estate professional at your beckoned call...willing to forgo everything but their own funeral to make sure that your real estate needs are met and carry the weight of your real estate investment on their shoulders....you shouldn't complain about paying a 5 or 6% commission (depending on the price of your property) when and only when you successfully sell your property and it closes.. Sounds like a pretty good deal considering the alternative...pay for everything up front...but perhaps the nickle and dime approach is easier for the consumer to swallow?&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Donna</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:22:20 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Russ Cameron says: &quot;The above stroy looks ok I just skimmed it as it was much to long ..I'm a mtge broker and I wouldn't want the Realtors job for anything..the ups and downs are happen daily..they earn every bit of their commission as there is lots of time & work they don't get paid anything for ..and you know what I like realtors like most of us like lawyers cuz I wouldn't like realtors hours or the pressure on them to make a sale with full disclosure of what's wrong with the product they are selling and then after all the hours the customer maybe can't get financing..realtors...there is worst people// Russ&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Russ Cameron</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:43:34 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Tertia says: &quot;thanks for writing this... rarely is salary discussed for most professions, and this details ours quite well with respect to breaking down how much we do for free with the "potential" reward of getting paid. I don't ask what my friends & clients earn on any given day. Note regarding the income stats for the average agent, TREB reported approximately 86,000 transactions in 2010, and there are over 30,000 Realtors in the GTA = less than 3 sales/year on average! My advice to the public: Find a Realtor who is professional, ethical, business-minded, and works hard for you! Then you will get your money"s worth :-)&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tertia</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:57:48 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Tina says: &quot;Here's my take on why, perhaps, the public gets up in arms over our commissions. Name one other industry where its members proudly boast about and advertise their award levels. If I tell you I have achieved Diamond, Platinum or Gold with Royal LePage, it is quite easy to figure out the range of gross commissions I have earned. But we all know that gross commissions minus all the decuctions as stated in the article, don't equal a lavish lifestyle. Yet we all insist on puffing our chests, fluffing our feathers and strutting around telling everyone how much money we make - worse yet bragging about the GROSS income! And how many thousands of #1 Realtors exist in each market place. Yes, the Competition Bureau is certainly not our friend, but the sooner half us (myself included) check our egos at the door and concern ourselves with excellence in customer service, the sooner we can do our part to quiet the raging firestorm that doesn't need to exist! My humble opinion....&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tina</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:48:49 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>When Is The Best Time of Year to Sell a House?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Terry says: &quot;As a buyer, I would want to wait until late spring to buy a home, after there has been hopefully, a signifant amount of rain. I hear the horror stories if hidden problems that are not always visual during fall and winter. One in particular, where the client went back to see the house, it rained heavily that day. The water in the basement was significant that day. And, in winter, depending on the province, you cannot see the condition of the yard.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Terry</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:43:03 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Joan says: &quot;Great comments gals. I have a staging presentation that I use and a pre-listing package. I stress to my clients that condition is the easiest factor to manage in a tough market. Part of my "team" is a stager the seller consults as part of the prep work; sometimes all that is required is paring down & re-arranging. You want to be able to SHOWCASE the property during those first crucial 10 days on the market!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Joan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:21:01 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Heather Stewart says: &quot;Ditto Christine! lol Preparation is key, no matter what time of year is chosen to sell. Maintenance, staging, market pricing and marketing all have a role to play, of course.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Heather Stewart</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:11:50 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Top Mistakes Realtors Make When Staging a Home</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Christine Rae says: &quot;I am with you Heather; real estate professionals need to invest some time to be educated about the service, interviewing several stagers to find the best fit for their own business. The stagers then reflects the values and service the agent stands for and not pitting stager against stager making decisions on price. VALUE and results are what count. CSP International has a training just for real estate professionals to learn about the service, hazards and communication...becoming an Elite agent serves the client and the agent has less stress in their life.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Christine Rae</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:08:57 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Christine Rae says: &quot;HALLELUJAH! you tell agents and sellers the time to start the staging process is not when you are marketing; staging is first about condition THEN showcasing. Showcasing without addressing condition is like putting lipstick on a pig....so yes invest enough time and resources to ensure peak marketing condition when you are ready to list!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Christine Rae</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:00:52 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Patricia says: &quot;Ian-huh? so how do people reach you? I don't get it? hope you are enjoying Asia! patricia&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Patricia</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:35:59 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Most Consumers Unaware of Specific Value that REALTORS® Offer: OREA</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Roman Serbinski says: &quot;Sadly, RECO continuing "education" of REALTOR ® focuses on the dangers of providing expertise outside of simple "show and contract" real estate brokerage. Liability avoidance from an increasingly litigious public is being taught as the paramount objective of practitioners who are routinely taught to always refer the client to a lawyer, contractor, home inspector, builder, bank or any other party for advice on any matter regardless of the expertise or knowledge base of the practitioner. No wonder the public in unaware of and doesn't rely on expert advice from a REALTOR ®.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Roman Serbinski</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:34:36 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>2011: A Year in Review</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Judy Postello says: &quot;A good synopsis of 2011!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Judy Postello</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:01:35 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Low Appraisals Don’t Have to Bring You Down</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[BARBARA JACOBSEN says: &quot;I've seen appraisals out here where the appraiser was obviously from the "City"! and NOT familiar with "rural" properties. They compared houses which had been converted to municipal services to ones which were still on septic tanks and wells! this is not accurate!!!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>BARBARA JACOBSEN</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:53:12 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Low Appraisals Don’t Have to Bring You Down</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[BARBARA JACOBSEN says: &quot;I'VE SEEN APPARAISALS OUT HERE (GEORGINA AREA) WHERE THE APPRAISER COMPARED HOMES WHICH HAVE MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO ONES WHICH STILL WERE ON SEPTIC TANKS AND WELLS. THIS IS NOT ACCURATE !!!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>BARBARA JACOBSEN</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:49:33 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Old Fashioned Values More Relevant Today than Ever</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hans Kopp says: &quot;No matter how much of a Techie you are, that is not why my clients come back to me regarding real estate matters and send referrals my way. Trust is the key word for them. They trust me to take care of them, their friends and family with the single, biggest investment of their life! Their lives are literally in my hands.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Hans Kopp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:21:47 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>HomeKey: A New Tool For Realtors To Build Their Brand &amp; Boost Their Reputation</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Victor says: &quot;I think what Mr. Lau is doing is great. As Joanne said above, he is trying to put some accountability back into the business, where so many real estate agents are only focused on short term gains. He is also trying to lower real estate commissions for everyone. I am not an agent, so I am happy about that. But for the agents out there, it does sound like a good way to get some new businesses for you anyway. It's funny that people are AFRAID of rating sites. If you are always honest and have a ton of happy customers (like every agent says they do), why are you afraid of being accountable?&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Victor</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:09:37 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Old Fashioned Values More Relevant Today than Ever</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Vans says: &quot;Talking About Old Fashioned Values Consider this: Broker successfully arranges a 5-year mortgage for a client with Lender A. At maturity Lender A offers the client 4% to renew for another 5 years. In the meantime the Broker has arranged a new 5-year term for the client at 3.5% with Lender B (which the client accepts). Lender A therefore deliberately delays the issuance of the Pay-out Statement requested by the lawyer and, to add insult to injury, offers the client a new rate of 3.3%. Should this action by Lender A be considered Good Business or Unethical Business, calculated to put someone out of Business?&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Vans</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:49:37 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Canadian Property Overvalued by 25%: The Economist</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Paulo says: &quot;[fv]Interesting article. [/fv]&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Paulo</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:25:28 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Andy says: &quot;Apparently every Canadian citizen is given a real estate licence at birth without a need for courses. Perhaps, then, access to everything should be free. Look at the outrageous costs re. obtaining information from the government. They make it so prohibitively expensive that it becomes problematic to do research on much the government does. Freedom for real estate information - well, how about freedom to see absolutely everything related to everything, including at the Competition Bureau - all should be online, then. All things should be online re. all legal matters, everywhere, everything. Madness.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Andy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:36:23 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Vans says: &quot;Business Ethics: Broker successfully arranges a 5-year mortgage for a client with Lender A. At maturity Lender A offers the client 4% to renew for another 5 years. In the meantime the Broker has arranged a new 5-year term for the client at 3.5% with Lender B (which the client accepts). Lender A therefore deliberately delays the issuance of the Pay-out Statement requested by the lawyer and, to add insult to injury, offers the client a new rate of 3.3%. Should this action by Lender A be considered Good Business or Unethical Business, calculated to put someone out of Business?&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Vans</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:50:57 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Gary Little says: &quot;It's "iPad", not "i-Pad"! Why oh why is Nokia pre-announcing a product that's probably 9 months away? The time to announce future products is close to when they ship.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Gary Little</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:02:18 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Real Estate Industry Myths Debunked</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[jesse says: &quot;There is an inherent conflict of interest due to only being paid on sale. Imagine if you get sued and your lawyer gets paid a commission based on the settlement.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>jesse</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:01:36 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Financial Literacy Month Brings New Focus on Advocacy Roles for Real Estate and Mortgage Professionals</title>
			<link>http://www.propertywire.ca/features/features/market-intelligence/1522--financial-literacy-month-brings-new-focus-on-advocacy-roles-for-real-estate-and-mortgage-professionals.html#comment-1287</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Roman Serbinski says: &quot;Long ago I discovered the secret to financial success. Few people know it and fewer still are disciplined enough to live by it. Articles like this one are full of buzz words like "financial Literacy" and "Total Gross Debt Service Ratio" fail to hit the nail on the head. Simply put - YOU MUST SPEND LESS THAN YOU EARN EACH MONTH. DO WITHOUT IF NECESSARY. If you do that, without fail, forever, then, you will never need to be on the welfare line. (that includes government pension) The rest will take care of itself. You may now abandon your protest against successful people because you are now one among them. If you did not understand this message, start at the beginning and read it again. It takes most people, (especially those in elected office), a dozen or more times reading this revelation before it sinks in.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Roman Serbinski</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:12:31 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Real Estate Industry Myths Debunked</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Joan McMurray says: &quot;Realtor®s have to do their part as well. That includes a full listing presentation to each prospective seller, describing how they work and their role as a "transaction co-ordinator". Do a thorough job of explaining your value proposition and benefit of your particular business model to them. Then, when a well priced listing produces a sale in less than the average days on market, we have already proven our worth. The service fee no longer becomes an issue. The seller client sings the sales professional's praises, rather than perpetuating the myth that we are overpaid!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Joan McMurray</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:25:36 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>The Results Are In! The PropertyWire.Ca Survey &quot;Successful Habits Of Canadian Realtors&quot;</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[David Yunker says: &quot;Excellent information that I will share with my Sales Reps next week...&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>David Yunker</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:24:08 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Financial Literacy Month Brings New Focus on Advocacy Roles for Real Estate and Mortgage Professionals</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Eric Putnam says: &quot;Here is a free online quiz that individuals and couples across Canada have used to check their financial fitness to help improve their finances. http://bit.ly/lO1UVA&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Eric Putnam</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:28:44 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Canadians May not Understand Risks Associated with HELOCs</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[john moroz says: &quot;Well the article is fine and dandy in stating the understanding or the lack of understanding of Lines of Credit. How about EXPLAINING to us the good, the bad and the ugly associated with HELOCs. Lets get to the meat and bones of the matter and provide some in depth information surrounding the issues. Your article is only halfway done.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>john moroz</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:58:55 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Understanding is Key to Mortgage Broker/Realtor® Relationship</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Doug says: &quot;This article is very in-accurarte as it relates to pre-approvals only being rate holds. In fact there are only a couple of lenders that offer rate holds. Most lenders that deal with brokers do full pre-approvals and this mortgage broker always collects documents from clients up front for pre-approvals. You should get the facts straight and I wouldn't want to deal with the broker quoted in the article if they didn't know this.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Doug</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:42:08 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Understanding is Key to Mortgage Broker/Realtor® Relationship</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Julia Krause says: &quot;I haven't actually seen "heartbreak and disaster" because I would never let it go that far! But THANK YOU Property Wire for posting this. I hope it can save a home-buyer or two from getting into a bad situation.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Julia Krause</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:28:26 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Understanding is Key to Mortgage Broker/Realtor® Relationship</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Andy says: &quot;How timely. I just got off the phone with a buyer who was approved for a property, but because the listing Realtor wasn't forthcoming about different issues, he started to worry there were some water issues not being disclosed, so didn't removed the home inspection condition and just put an offer on another property. Now, CIBC says they won't do another approval (was an approval re. the property) until after he does the home inspection on this one - says it bank policy. Is that correct? The appraiser didn't go to the home. An appraisal was just done online. It is too bad the buyer won't go elsewhere because others would do it and give him the same rate or perhaps better, who knows. I am going to have to try to get an extension.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Andy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:13:34 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Understanding is Key to Mortgage Broker/Realtor® Relationship</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Andy says: &quot;It is time for a different process regarding court ordered sales. I know regarding a large acreage last year that more could have been obtained for the property had conditions been allowed because it isn't easy to get financing regarding shops and forty acre parcels, etc. It isn't fair to those losing their property to not get as much as possible, although I don't know the ins and outs of it all. The people who bought it at court were risking getting approval - didn't really have it prior. My buyers couldn't risk that. Why do some Realtors consistently get the leads from banks re. foreclosures. It really seems there should be a different process regarding who makes the decisions. All properties should be able to have conditions, including those going to court. It would be a much better system and more money would likely be obtained for some properties.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Andy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:26:08 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Gurdish says: &quot;Great Article.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Gurdish</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:44:59 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jake says: &quot;As a mortgage agent, I much prefer working with Realtors when we are working as a team, not as adversaries. Many Realtors (and agents) have a higher-than-thou attitude, and it's never good for the relationship or the client. Great article especially the final part of the give-and-take for both sides of the coin.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jake</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:56:20 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Will the Repeal of B.C.’s HST Tax be a Boon or Bust for its Hot Real Estate Market?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rob says: &quot;I think this is a very delicate issue. They could do 1of Several things to keep the tax and keep the public happy as well. Instead of taxing everything across the board with this tax, it. Oils be transferred only to the items that were previously at the old levels. The idea for businesses to be able to claim expenses is vital to promoting business investment and spending stimulation. You would also put limits on what could be claimed to ensure that the tax dollars keep flowing. Another thing that could be done is perhaps just eliminating the hat on new homes or reduce it. There is also the possibility to bring it in in phases as opposed to dumping a whole new swath of taxes on the public. It is bad for morale, bad politics lacking a creative sense and it basically pisses people off. More than 40% of the working population collect a paycheck and will have minimum benefit from this. Listening to all parties and using a bit of creativity works for all!!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:06:14 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Will the Repeal of B.C.’s HST Tax be a Boon or Bust for its Hot Real Estate Market?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[W C says: &quot;The original statement that developers, builders, and construction companies LOVED the HST is so much BS ... show me ONE of those companies that agree with that. The business for this group of business men has completely disappeared with the implementation of the HST. I own a small real estate company in BC ... ask me next time how the HST has affected home builders.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>W C</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:22:21 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Canadians Do Need A Realtors Help Getting Homes Ready for Sale</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Andrew says: &quot;Great post and I fully agree. It's funny that the survey suggest 61% of consumers "consider" selling on their own. I guess they don't realize that 90% of buyers are represented by agents. I'm not a huge fan of the FSBO model myself: you know, when the heads of the FSBO companies are using agents to get the most for their properties, it really does make you wonder why the model exists in the first place. See attached article and I'm sure you'll agree: http://www.sundaybell.com/classroom/the-truth-behind-for-sale-by-owner/ The real reason that people "consider" selling on their own, in my opinion, is because they don't understand what a real estate professional brings to the table from an expertise and service perspective. Maybe Realtors are selling themselves short? Or maybe it's just because in the boom times houses were selling like hotcakes and it seemed like everyone was getting paid too much for too little work. What are your thoughts?&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Andrew</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:40:46 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>RE/MAX launches Global Real Estate Website</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ursula Simpson says: &quot;Nice! As a realtor I will visit the ReMax website to search international properties. For Canadian properties, I love the Sutton Website, as it has the most listings with maps, walk scores, open house info etc. If your buying Vancouver real estate, I can offer 20 years experience in the marketplace to guide you through your buying decision. yvrhomelady Helping you get the Home You Want&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Ursula Simpson</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:17:30 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>RE/MAX launches Global Real Estate Website</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[David Pylyp says: &quot;Nice to see that the leaders in Market Share are indeed leading the market with innovation and services. Remember, If you have people coming to; with parents left behind or just investing in the safe haven that isToronto I would love to send you referral fees PLUS our world famous Tim Horton Coffee. David Pylyp Living in Toronto and Loving It!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>David Pylyp</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:12:51 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Wacky Tales from the Real Estate Trenches</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Shamus Baier says: &quot;I had the same issue with appliances disappearing. After a long negotiating period (weeks of back and forth) we finally had come to an agreement between my buyer and the sellers, only to discover that the sellers took the appliances with them when they moved out. Fortunately, whenever I write an offer for a client I make sure to specify exactly what is included directly in the offer, right down to the brand name. Since the sellers were in breach of contract, we were able to keep the deal together and negotiate a cash reduction of more than the value of the missing appliances and replaced everything with brand-new appliances and still had cash left over. The sellers greed caught up with them in the end.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Shamus Baier</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:50:01 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Omer Quenneville says: &quot;I was showing a property on a bad side of town, the buyers liked the house but was concerned about the safety of the area. I told them it was what it was, unfortunately this was all their budget could afford. Seconds later gun shots rang out and within minutes the area was swarming with police. I looked at my clients and said. Notice how quickly the police showed up after the gun shots? They laughed and bought the property.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Omer Quenneville</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:37:10 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Zoocasa and Yahoo team up to compete in Canadian real estate</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jim Beckingham says: &quot;Your first paragragh should read Realtor.ca is available to people who list "through" a licenced real estate agent and "by a...... ". These properties are called "Mere Listings or Postings" which affords a consumer the option to list on the MLS®, for a fee, and then do their own marketing, show their own property and negotiate directly with the buyer. I feel Zoocasa needs to provide a better level of service to the consumer before they can be taken seriously. Their online appraisal function is gimmicky and far to generic and does not offer an adequate reflection of the homeowner's property value, which leads to confusion for the consumer. One agent in our office had his $350,000 property appraised on Zoocasa at over $500,000 with this service, while my own was overvalued by over 100K. I feel sorry for the buyer/seller who has to wade through the online junk created to market to them to find someone with their best interest at heart. Share holders shouldn't trump the consumer.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jim Beckingham</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:00:54 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Variable Rate Holders May Face Trouble</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Wayne C says: &quot;like we should take advice from those financial monkeys&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Wayne C</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:07 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>As Real Estate Evolves, Will Your Commissions Also Change?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[David says: &quot;NOTE: Clarification the discounter paid 1.5% to the cooperating broker.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:34:40 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>As Real Estate Evolves, Will Your Commissions Also Change?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[David says: &quot;Our office offers a variety of services. Some are discount and mere postings. Others are full service. It is nice to be able to offer that now. There are a variety of reasons why some people want to try FSBO, from being cheap know it alls, to being on the brink and not having enough proceeds to pay full commissions. Over the last 10 days I have done a full service, a discount posting, and a mere posting. The mere posting may come around as we are helping them and establishing a relationship - more than they were receiving at PGs. The discount sold and they agent to 1.5%, but it was a 1 million dollar property. The regular listing also is sold conditionally. All three have bought services a la carte. This is a fair system in my opinion. What we need to be protected from is the haters who want to get rid of us and think lawyers can do it all. They simply do not understand the process and think Realtors are stopping them from selling.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:32:47 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Canadians Do Need A Realtors Help Getting Homes Ready for Sale</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Courtier says: &quot;Where can we access the original data for this survey? As a real estate professional, I legally have to point to the original source if I want to use the results of a survey.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Courtier</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:11:24 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rob mills says: &quot;I still believe that Realtors are offering a great service to their sellers, and this service should be paid for appropriatley. I don't believe this business is a monoploly at all, the only people who seem to think this way are cut rate brokerages and FSBO companies. There have been many low cost, low service agencies over the years and most of them have failed. Its not the listing on MLS that sells a property its how its marketed elsewhere, and this service costs, its up to the indivdual listing agent to decide how much that they will charge. Most of my clients understand if they want to net the most money they need those extra services and are willing to pay for them. Those that go the discount/FSBO route often eventually relist with a full service agent as they don't have the skills to market it. Its not what you sell your home for its what you net from the sale of that home, and you are more likely to net more with full service Realtor.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Rob mills</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:33:04 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[George Pelyhe MTL QC says: &quot;All it takes is for the real estate market to switch over to a buyer's market and the shoe will quickly be on the other foot with sellers accepting higher commissions or much longer holding periods. Time is money...&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>George Pelyhe MTL QC</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:51:10 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[John Carr says: &quot;Our commissions will change depending on the demographic segment that we serve. Simply put that means that those who can conceptually understand the value of our service will always be glad to pay our fees. Once we move into a blue collar area where the picture is entirely different. My partner and I are veterans in the real estate industry. Some our best and easiest clients have been lawyers buying or selling their private residences. Why do these professionals chose to pay another professional a significant fee for our service. Simple, lawyers know that this is NOT their area of expertise. Knowing the law is only a small part of a real estate transaction. Furthermore, if those lawyers in general believed that they could do a better job than real estate agents, then why do we not see hundreds of real estate offices in our business. Do I need to say more?&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>John Carr</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:10:56 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Real Estate Niagara says: &quot;I agree it already has started. Commissions are being lowered. I guess its good for the consumer not so much the realtor.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Real Estate Niagara</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:56:45 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>As Real Estate Evolves, Will Your Commissions Also Change?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Barbara De Angelis says: &quot;I agree with Ken Campbell. Every morning we wake up unemployed and have to prospect to ensure any income for the following year. Usually it takes 6 - 12 months to establish a RELATIONSHIP first with someone who is looking to buy or sell, and that takes gas, phone bills, desk fees, etc. as Ken mentioned. Yes, we are a small business single proprietor, so most work the first year at a loss, hopefully the second year at break-even and by third year should be making a decent living. Statistics show that the drop out rate for sales representatives in the first five years averages 85%. Yes, the model is undergoing an evolution, but then it always has. We are no longer the keepers of property information, buying and selling. We are the detail/project managers. Too bad most of us do not receive incomes like other industries' Project Managers. ....You really have to like this kind of small business work to make a business in real estate work for you......&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Barbara De Angelis</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:46:50 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>High Hopes for Canada to Lead G7 in GDP Growth</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jeff Morris says: &quot;The world economy is now expected to grow by 3.8% for 2011, and only 3.6% for 2012, down significantly from the 4.1% and the 4.3% from the last forecast. Hmmm....though it seems growing but in slower pace.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jeff Morris</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:38:39 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Land Transfer Tax Not Reliable Revenue: TREB</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jeff Morris says: &quot;Yes, it is not something that can be a chargeable. I really appreciate the TREB's Tasks.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jeff Morris</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:37:12 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>How To Excel In A Bidding War</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Mike Cartwright says: &quot;While Reco does not want us to refer ourselves as Agents the public still recognizes us as a Real Estate Agent. For this purpose I still use the word Agent.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mike Cartwright</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:42:57 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Video Marketing: The Next Big Thing</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jeff Logue says: &quot;We also just heard at a conference recently that agents can improve their listings by about 73% if they implement video marketing strategies (according to the California Association of Realtors). This is powerful stuff, and it can be so much more fun and easy to do than writing articles. ( :&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jeff Logue</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:29:37 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>How To Excel In A Bidding War</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Shirley says: &quot;Hate to be picky, picky here but I just recently did the RECO update course and we are once again reminded that the word 'Agent' is not one we are permitted to use in reference to our status. Realtor, Sales Representative or Broker are acceptable.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Shirley</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:58:08 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Are Discount Realtors A Force To Be Reckoned With?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[You get what you pay says: &quot;Talking to a Lawyer friend last night. He gave the usual speal about how Realtors get paid too much. I asked him are you willing to be paid ZERO if a person changes his mind, sometimes after spending weeks on months with them. He says NO, he will charge $250 per hour for his time. Sales is risk and reward! WRITE DOWN WHAT YOU DO and EDUCATE YOUR CLIENTS, FIGHT BACK WITH SERVICE.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>You get what you pay</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:39:22 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Royal LePage Announces &quot;My Great Neighbourhood&quot; Contest</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ted Prothero says: &quot;check out my entry for the great neighbourhoods contest http://mygreatneighbourhood.royallepage.ca/entry/4967835 - Lets take a walk ...don't forget to leave a comment!!!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Ted Prothero</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:43:35 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>HomeKey: A New Tool For Realtors To Build Their Brand &amp; Boost Their Reputation</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bob says: &quot;There have been many "Referral" companies that have come and gone, Sears, Costco etc, and their popularity or usefulness to the consumer is negligible. I am concerned as a Realtor whether Mr. Lau is licensed by RECO, as this seems to be a 3rd party referral fee. Maybe it's just another place to display RECO complaint decisions to discredit salespeople, but how credible are these testimonials? Is he just selling websites?&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:06:17 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Joanne says: &quot;I think that this is a great site. People want to know who they are dealing with and everyone turns to the internet for this info. If you are doing your job and making most (all is impossible) of your clients happy then you should not be worried about how you are being rated. Some ratings may be good and some may be bad that is just the way the world goes round.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Joanne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:16:21 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ross says: &quot;I must state that sites like the one above are not only foolish for a REALTOR to participate on but really should have had a contrarian opinion offered from property wire. Why would any professional business hand over the rights to its SEO ranking to outside companies. This is really the single biggest mistake most REALTORS make. Effective control of your brand online requires a diligent but simple protocol that all these websites do not want you to follow because it puts them out of business. Unless you, your brokerage, your brand or your association owns a site....then STAY OFF IT. The damage these sites do to your brand long term online as it relates to SEO or lead generation is unrecoverable in a day when everyone googles you before they deal with you. Rating sites are a very very dangerous exercise to get involved in for any personal service business. STAY OFF THEM!!!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Ross</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:33:42 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Are Discount Realtors A Force To Be Reckoned With?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[No Good Arguments says: &quot;There still isn't one good argument to justify full commission. What are these extra services agents are providing that is worth having to pay $8000-$20000 extra for? Funny that full service agents won't pay that much for services in their own daily lives. Are agents buying "full service" goods and products every day? Or do THEY shop for the best deals? If a detached house is $300K.... the agent didn't do any more or less work than selling a $1.5 million waterfront condo that justifies a one-time commission of $30k. Notice full-service agents don't pay everyone else in the deal more when the price of the property scales. Did they pay the sign-guy more because the house was worth more? Did the photographer get more? Did the floorplan measurement company get more? NO. So why does the agent? They don't want to answer those questions.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>No Good Arguments</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:12:40 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sam says: &quot;Should all Canadian citizens be given an honorary real estate licence with their birth certificate or citizenship? If Realtors have to take so many courses, pay so much, have errors and omissions insurances and a brokerage, why aren't there more regulations for private sellers. Brokerages are inflexible - why aren't they willing to negotiate their monthly fees if a deal pays little. Why aren't annual dues of over $2000 flexible depending on the income of the Realtors. Why aren't franchises' prices variable; why are Safeway employees and others unionized if others will work for less - why do I have to pay for their benefits when I have none (one could dummy down all until no money goes round to buy houses and everyone made little).&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:19:45 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sam says: &quot;Are Realtors supposed to work for nothing after expenses? I think for sale by owners should have to take a portion of their home as a deemed commission portion, include it as income, and pay taxes on it if a home sells because it is like an underground economy. Also, if they are keeping the commission, then Realtors should be able to show the home and be paid a reasonable amount - or the sellers should be against the Competition Act. A home owner can sell their own property for what they want, but companies like Com-free are telling people they can keep the commission they expect buyers to willingly pay. Perhaps communities should start making for sale by owners take out licences to sell their own homes like some garage sales, perhaps take courses such as boat operators have to do, perhaps take out errors and omissions insurance if anyone would offer it, or prove they have enough money if sued later or will be in the province, etc.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:03:13 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Louis says: &quot;Excuse me, but am I missing something here? If all you need to do to sell a home is pay a 'discount broker' $99 for a mere posting, then why bother paying even that? Post it yourself on-line. The Real Estate Business is profit motivated, that's why Traditional Brokerages have always thrived, and sharp, experienced clients will always use them and pay full commissions. A lot of people out there owe a great deal of thanks to those Real Estate Brokers who looked out for their clients' interests and made them very wealthy in the process.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Louis</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:36:29 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Mike Cartwright says: &quot;I love the guy you interviewed Anthony Rapallo he states What does an agent really do. He is an agent and doesn't know what to do that is why he can only charge$499.00. That goes back to my previous comment that the discount Broker really doesn't know what to do that is why they charge so little. Nobody would hire them otherwise.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mike Cartwright</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:15:35 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rhonda says: &quot;If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Rhonda</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:08:37 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[N. says: &quot;If they can sell have at it but... The few discount brokerage properties I've dealt with have been challenging. One property says they have an offer I ask if it is in midst of negotiations answer yes but what will you offer.. Well I guess it would ask to much for education on how offers are to be handled . Second took 7 hours to confirm showing when at property was followed around with content chattering to the point of being followed back to our vehicles. Needless to say client opted out of both Homes&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>N.</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:44:31 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[James says: &quot;As far as I can see, this appears to be a bait and switch game. Discount Brokers take mere listings knowing that these properties have very little chance of ever selling, hoping that they will get a full service listing once the owners become frustated.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:20:27 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Discount What? says: &quot;Is there such a thing as a Discount Broker when there are no set commission fees, what are you discounting, using commission to get obtain listings is another example of poor business planning, because once everyone does it you will have to rely on your salesmanship to get business and if you cannot get it now, you will not get it latter.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Discount What?</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:03:41 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[stephanie says: &quot;there will always be a DIY market and there will always be people who see the value in hiring a professional - the problem for many consumers is finding the professional, with so many cowboys, sharks and hobby agents, it can be a daunting task.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>stephanie</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:56:03 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Gary Little says: &quot;The first sentence of this article is wrong. The real estate market has ALWAYS been open to discount brokers, at least here in BC. Business as usual.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Gary Little</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:45:19 --500</pubDate>
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