Press Release: Written Service Contracts Become Mandatory for Buyers in Alberta Effective July 1, 2014
Posted on Jun 16, 2014 in Press Releases
On July 1, 2014, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) will require industry members who establish a client relationship with a buyer who is trading in residential real estate to enter into a written service agreement with that buyer.
RED DEER, AB – Alberta is following in the foot steps of Ontario with changes to section 43 of the Real Estate A...
Press Release: Susan Rochefort Breaks a 23yr MLS® Record
Posted on Feb 05, 2014 in Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE: February 5, 2014
Agent Breaks 23 Year Record for MLS® Sales in Central Alberta
Susan Rochefort of Lime Green Realty sets a new record for MLS® Listings Sold
RED DEER, AB – For the first time in 23 years of Residential MLS® listing sales in Central Alberta, Susan Rochefort, REALTOR® and Owner of Lime Green Realty Inc. of Red Deer, Albert...
The Best Way to Sell Your House.... Make It Easy for a Buyer's Agent (Part 1)
Posted on May 11, 2012 in Sellers & Buyers
The real estate industry has gone through so many changes over the last 15 years. One of the most significant is the agent who really sells your home. Back in the day, before the internet was such a big part of business, you hired a listing agent to "sell" your home. Today, you hire a listing agent to market your property and act as your advisor bu...
The Best Way to Sell Your House.... Make It Easy for a Buyer's Agent (Part 2)
Posted on May 11, 2012 in Sellers & Buyers
Our success with Lime Green Realty Inc. over the last three years is living proof of how making it easy for a buyer's agent can bring great results. In an industry that is highly competitive we focused on commission savings for the seller on the listing side of the commission structure and did not alter the buyer's agent's commission. This strategy...
Agents with Attitude: Self-Regulation in Real Estate
Posted on Apr 23, 2012 in Opinions
"Such a pity you conduct yourself this way such an embarrassment to our industry." I decided I would start this blog with a comment that was made by an agent in an email which just might peak your interest as I can imagine you are wondering how boring a blog on self-regulation in real estate might be. I think you might be pleasantly surprised at wh...
Marketing Schemes used by Real Estate Agents: Disguised as an “Auction” or “Distress Sale”
Posted on Mar 25, 2012 in Opinions
There have been times that a colleague in my industry will embarrass me by doing some slimy sales technique and it makes me cringe. Since 2006, I have tried to build a reputation to shake some of the public's image that real estate agents are slimy salespeople. My goal was to show the consumer that some of us prefer to be educators and advisors and...
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