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Is a marketing degree good for a career in real estate?

One of the biggest draws of a career in real estate is the ability for anyone to get into the field and find their own unique path to success.

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What a recession will mean for real estate professionals: Are you prepared?

Anyone in the real estate field is acutely aware of the changing conditions in markets across the country.

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How to succeed and grow your real estate business during a recession

With the Canadian economy on course for a recession as interest rates rise, the business of real estate is going to look very different in the near future. Are you prepared with the skills you need to succeed?

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Can I use the word 'realtor' in advertising?

As a member of CREA, you can use REALTOR® in your advertisements but there are a few basic rules that you should follow in order to use the trademark correctly.

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Personal real estate corporation Ontario

A personal real estate corporation (PREC) belongs to an individual agent or a broker. There can be many benefits to starting your own PREC in Ontario.

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Upcoming event: Market Intelligence for Today’s REALTORS®

This free event will take place on April 25th at 9:30 p.m. and will provide valuable insights on the state of the current real estate market, as well as what the future may hold.

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Google ads for real estate agents

If you're looking for a way to get more business as a real estate agent, you should consider Google ads. This is a fast and cost-effective way to generate leads.

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What percentage of real estate agents fail and why?

If you're not finding success as a real estate agent, it could be because you're not marketing yourself properly, you haven't set realistic goals, or have poor people skills.

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Trust in real estate services act

TRESA is a legislation in Ontario that outlines the rules and regulations that real estate agents and brokers must abide by. These rules are administered by RECO.

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How to open a real estate brokerage in Ontario

Starting your own real estate brokerage can be challenging, but definitely worth it in the end. Once you have your broker's license, you'll want to have an efficient business plan (and budget) in place.

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Cybersecurity in the real estate industry: are you prepared?

Cyberattacks have been on the rise which can negatively impact a small business, especially real estate brokers or real estate agencies who hold a lot of sensitive information.

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Why agents need to know about the Do Not Call List

The CRTC manages a national DNCL for Canadians so it is up to the agent or their brokerage to maintain an up-to-date list to avoid any potential issues.

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What is an escape clause in real estate?

Whether you're a buyer, seller, real estate agent or a real estate lawyer, understanding what an escape clause is is very important. These can drastically affect your real estate transaction.

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