How to Become a Realtor in Ontario
There is a general perception that becoming a realtor is as simple as putting together a business card, joining a brokerage and getting down to it. This is the reason that some [...]
The Good and Bad About Psychometric Testing
Imagine if, before going out on a first date, you ask your date to do a psychometric test to ensure that you are compatible and neither of you is wasting the [...]
The Why and How of Giving Regular Employee Feedback
Getting your message across, without being negative, is the key! When you’re running a team, feedback is VERY important. Frequent feedback lets team members know how their work is being perceived, both [...]
Stop wasting money on an ISA (Inside Sales Agent)!
It might seem confusing that as a Recruiter, I would be advising my clients and prospects not to hire an ISA (Inside Sales Agent), when my job is to help brokerages and [...]
How Do You Truly Measure #Success?
Measuring success isn’t always about what kind of car you drive. The other day, I sat around a table surrounded by accomplished entrepreneurs who stood out because of their ethics and [...]
World Traveller finds herself in Toronto Real Estate
Sometimes the unexpected will take you on a greater adventure and change your life for the better. I’m always intrigued by what leads someone down one path instead of another, why [...]
Questions You Should NOT Ask Candidates During an Interview
A recent interview a Realtor conducted with a candidate left us speechless. Without naming and shaming, I really think reviewing what was asked and why it is considered inappropriate is essential [...]
From Rebellious Millennial to Lead Design Manager at Amazon
Hiring for skills isn’t a bad thing, but sometimes there is great value in hiring for potential. In 2004, I had a small start-up business called Imaginahome. I needed an in-house [...]
Your Real Estate Staff Aren’t At Your Beck and Call
Be respectful of their time and personal lives, unless you want to watch them walk out the door! Have you ever watched the movie “The Devil Wears Prada”? In it, Meryl [...]
Is Posting a Job Opening Like Listing a Property For Sale?
Since you can list a property and sell it, you think you can post a job opening and fill it; but is that quite true? As a seasoned realtor, you’re selling [...]