The RE/MAX R4 Convention took place in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 2-5, 2015. The purpose of the convention was to educate, inspire and create networking opportunities within the global RE/MAX community. Keeping up with trends and continuing to develop your skills is inevitable to staying relevant. Successful realtors will attest to the same process and in many cases, will credit their success partially to this aspect as well. However, all real estate brokerages are not created equal. RE/MAX ...Read More
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Top 10 mistakes when preparing a home for sale
If you have been through the home selling process in the past, you know that it can be a time consuming and emotionally challenging. RE/MAX agents are trained real estate professionals and help sellers avoid the top 10 mistakes when preparing a home for sale. During the home selling process, strangers will look around closets and cabinets; they will criticize the home that has become more then four walls to the seller. As a result of the common mistakes, buyers will offer less than what the ...Read More
Real Estate Convention
Staying on top of the current trends and information is crucial to succeed in the real estate industry. A real estate convention is a great way to learn about the trends, meet like-minded professionals and expand your network. This year, the RE/MAX R4 convention will take place from March 2-5 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This real estate convention will be packed with energy and surprises. The convention is a mix of motivation, information and stellar ...Read More
RE/MAX Bursary Program
Every year, RE/MAX gives back within our communities in a number of ways. We see the importance of investing in our future, which is why the RE/MAX bursary program is open to grade 12 students in Canada. REMINDER: RE/MAX Bursary Program The deadline is fast approaching for the RE/MAX of Western Canada Quest for Excellence bursary program. This year, the RE/MAX bursary program is once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students in Canada. This program was ...Read More
The Right Brokerage
The right brokerage can make all the difference in a real estate agent’s career. Last week, BeYourCareer shared our 5 tips for selecting the right brokerage. This week, we sat down with Richard Laurendeau, Managing Broker at RE/MAX Westcoast. Richard shares his tips, reasons and thoughts on why RE/MAX stands out against the competition and ultimately why it IS the right brokerage. 5 Tips for the right brokerage 1. Area Once you have narrowed down the area in which you would like to conduct ...Read More
Selecting the Right Brokerage
You may be a new real estate agent or an established agent and if you are, you are already familiar with the importance of selecting the right brokerage. The brokerage you select says a lot about you, it is often the first thing buyers and sellers see when you hand them your business card. Remember, the brokerage you select becomes a part of your brand so it’s important to choose wisely. In order to help you determine the best brokerage or evaluate whether your current brokerage is ...Read More
Cory Raven, Managing Broker, RE/MAX Select Realty
Cory Raven is a Managing Broker at RE/MAX Select Realty. His career in real estate started in 1998 in condo project marketing. Working for Rennie Marketing in Vancouver, Cory built a resale division to capitalize on the market of people reselling their recently built homes and condos. In his experience within the real estate market in Vancouver, Cory always associated RE/MAX with the upmost professional business practices. Cory has always believed and practiced professionalism so it was no ...Read More
5 tips for selecting the right real estate agent
When buyers or sellers look for a realtor, chances are there is a real estate agent in their circle already. While this may be true, BeYourCareer encourages buyers and sellers to follow 5 tips for selecting the right real estate agent. BeYourCareer Realtors specialize in conducting business in a professional and courteous manner throughout the home buying and selling process. We have a respect for selecting the right real estate agent, because our team often IS selected as the right ...Read More
RE/MAX 2015 Real Estate Market Outlook Report
With 2014 almost behind us and 2015 knocking on the door, the RE/MAX 2015 Real Estate Market Outlook report has been released. Agents, buyers and sellers make predictions on the real estate market every year. The following is a summary for the overview taken from the report for the Greater Vancouver area in 2015. Greater Vancouver residential property market overview: Prices and sales continued to rise in 2014. Inventory of single-family houses remained at a record low. ...Read More
RE/MAX real estate agent focus: Sherry Moir
For over 20 years, RE/MAX has been the number one real estate organization in Canada. Agents like Sherry Moir are choosing RE/MAX due to the brand recognition and credibility. Sherry Moir is a Sales Manager with BeYourCareer’s RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty and operates primarily from the RE/MAX LifeStyles office in Langley, British Columbia. Prior to joining RE/MAX in August 2012, Sherry was a small business consultant working privately as well as with the federal government for over 11 years. ...Read More