I was recently asked to do a presentation to our brokerage on a topic I love talking about.  As REALTORS®, we often consider our knowledge, our education and our experience to be our “tools of the trade” and while that’s absolutely true, there are some physical tangible tools that often help us do the physical aspect of our jobs. We also wear many hats as agents. We take on the roles of CEO, Marketing Director, Financial Analyst, Sales Manager, Maintenance and... [read more]

It's been a stange few months (to say the least). Most businesses have adapted to this new 'normal' and for some, the new digital, or virtual, world can be a very daunting and intimidating place. My brokerage, Sutton Group - Heritage Realty, is one of the best places I've ever worked. We have loads of tools available to us that help us be 'virtual agents' in 2020. As a matter of fact, Sutton Group Realty (at the corporate level) is incredible as well. They have been... [read more]

I was lucky enough to patricipate in a virtual meeting with our in-house mortgage advisors yesterday. Steve and Rob discussed the changes coming to CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) insured mortgages and how they may differ from conventional mortgages. We also discussed a few points of interest that we, as agents, should be discussing with our buyer clients when looking to buy a property, refinance their current property or shop for mortgages during the current COVID-19... [read more]