With an insatiable appetite for answers it seems we are hardwired to be curious.
Being in the know we have a chance to respond to changes that are likely to affect the real estate market in our area.
It is not nosiness but an inquisitive quality that allows us to stay abreast and ultimately have choices.
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There were 9,616 Realtors just in the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver as at November 30, 2008, and membership has been declining since June.
A question to be asked by all buyers and sellers right now is, "How does your Realtor's tile hang"?
During these challenging economic times many Realtors will likely let their licence lapse for various reasons.
Others have taken on a second job to make ends meet, or have temporarily parked their licence with a brokerage for a small fee.
How can a part-time Realtor be working in the best interest of their client? Staying on top of the market and knowing the inventory is demanding under normal circumstances.
The balance and quality of family life for a Realtor with a split focus might also be susceptible to compromise.
Instantaneous response is something that all buyers or sellers expect, and Realtors must be able to commit to meeting the needs of our clients as well as meeting our basic obligations.
Working on a transaction with a part-time Realtor is not a favourable situation and is often challenging for the full-time Realtor.
Helping clients achieve their real estate objectives requires full-time support and expertise.
Do you know if your Realtor is a full-time professional?
With a comprehensive business plan in place for 2009 and beyond, I am committed to being a full-time Realtor to my clients.
According to AC Nielsen, the world's leading marketing information company, 78% of consumers in a recent global Internet Survey rate the most trustworthy form of advertising for consumers, ‘word of mouth' (a recommendation from other consumers), as the #1 influencer of a purchase: http://ca.nielsen.com/site/documents/TrustinAdvertisingOct07.pdf.
An ever-increasing array of social media advertising platforms and sources are redefining the conventional "word of mouth" channel in an expanded sphere.
Personal networking has historically been the chief source of new business for Realtors. Today, online recommendations and referrals are emerging as a key source of new real estate business as real estate marketing converts to social media activities.
Today's Realtor will likely be seen as detached from the realities of their real estate market and technology without a strong Internet web presence. more here [...]
1. Is now a good time to buy?
2. Is now a good time to sell?
Rather than relying on hearsay, or a well-meaning friend, supposedly "in the know", it is good when consumers turn to industry professionals with such questions.
In answering either question it must always be qualified with, more here [...]
Get building Evergreen & Murray-Clarke - now
Published: December 16, 2008 6:00 PM
With much interest I read Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini's inaugural address after the council swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 2.
Once again, the mayor should be applauded for reminding his senior government counterparts that the overdue Murray-Clarke Connector and Evergreen Line infrastructure construction projects both remain at the top of the priority list for Port Moody citizens and our neighbours.
We've had an overwhelming hotchpotch of delays imposed on us by Translink, Metro Vancouver's Liveable Region Strategy, provincial and federal government funding uncertainties, changes in the rapid transit technology from light rail to SkyTrain, and debates about a north vs. a south route for the Evergreen Line.
Co-ordinated planning for Moody Centre around sites like Kyle Centre, Jake's Crossing, Andres Winery, the Royal Canadian Legion and others is not possible. OCP planning is basically on hold. How can merchants along St. Johns and Clarke streets reviewing lease negotiations conduct business with the continued uncertainty?
A year ago, I wrote about development on hold in many parts of Port Moody as a result of the outrageous 20-year delay in building the Murray-Clarke Connector and today, the entire city of Port Moody continues to be held hostage.
After meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper last month while visiting Ottawa, Premier Gordon Campbell said, "There are literally hundreds of thousands of construction workers across the country who we want to keep at work." The Prime Minister said, "We all agreed that we should see infrastructure spending accelerated. This will help support general economic activity."
Mayor Trasolini is right. We need TransLink and the new Evergreen Line offices to get their doors open and start talking to and working with the local community. As the mayor points out, costs of construction and financing have come down with the economy slowing. Labour once scarce is now more available so there are simply no longer any reasons for delay.
Since Premier Campbell wants to keep construction workers busy, and since infrastructure spending will be accelerated, what is holding-up the Murray Clarke Connector and Evergreen Line in Port Moody now?
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