Agent Pursuit

In this episode, Lindsey Smith met with Chantel Gogowich, a Top Producing CIR REALTOR® to learn how she takes care of her mental and physical health while running a successful business.

In this segment, Kristin Wood goes in depth on vacancy notices, and takes us through some scenarios you may encounter, and how to handle them.

In this episode, Kristin Wood explains the differences between fixed term and periodic leases, and some important information on vacancy notices.

As the end of the year approaches, it's time to start thinking about your marketing and business plans for 2022. In this episode, Kevin Leung talks about why it's important, and how you can utilize it in your business.

Did you know that only 9% of Realtors are using listing videos and over 70% of consumers say that they would rather hire an agent who is using video in their listing marketing? This is a huge opportunity to set yourself apart. In this episode, Lindsey Smith met with Steve and Suzanne Irving from the Red Dot Real Estate Services team to discuss how simple listing videos and other modern medias can have a big impact on your listings without breaking the bank.

Getting control of your day is probably one of the most powerful things you can do in your life. In this episode, Lindsey Smith talks about the importance of starting your day off right, and shares the formula you can use to achieve success every day.

It's time to start business planning for the New Year. In this episode, Steve Phillips takes us through 9 key points to help you achieve a profitable and sustainable business.

Everything starts with our state of mind. In this episode, Steve Phillips talks about the hardest part about entrepreneurship, and where all planning should begin.

2022 is upon us and now is the time to begin making your plans and put the pieces in place to make 2022 your best year ever! In this episode, Chloe Mitchell will take us through some easy first steps to get yourself on the right track to begin this process.

During a busy COVID marketplace, Realtors have not had the opportunity to take time off and it seems like all transactions take more effort to bring to a close. This is a classic recipe for burn-out. In this episode, Lindsey Smith chats with Kristin Wood, Broker Delegate and Division Manager of CIR REALTY Property Management, on strategies to prevent burn-out and regain some balance in your life.

CBC Marketplace has been back at work going undercover to expose Realtors who are "steering" their clients away from homes that are offering lower commissions. With the exposure in the news, clients will want certainty from their Realtor that you are not secretly engaging in this practice. In this episode, Lindsey Smith shares some advice and tools that you need to succeed in giving your client peace of mind.

In this episode, Kirsten Smith, Marketing Manager, met with Joe Jacobs, Managing Partner at Mortgage Connection, to talk about 5 financing tips that will help you close deals more smoothly.

CIR REALTY recently entered into a mortgage partnership with Mortgage Connection to bring more value to CIR Realtors® and their businesses. In this episode, Kirsten Smith, Marketing Manager, met with Robby Aurora, Managing Partner at Mortgage Connection, to discuss the benefits and differences of using a mortgage broker in your transactions.

In this episode, Steve Phillips met with Josh Higgelke, Broker of Record at Mortgage Connection, to discuss why some lenders are rejecting financing with holdbacks, and what you can do to protect your clients in these situations.

In this episode, Steve Phillips shares some insight on how you can better provide value to your clients throughout their entire home ownership experience by utilizing home ownership programs.

In this episode, Chloe Mitchell, Broker Delegate and South Office Manager, met with CIR REALTOR® and Top Producer, Brad Pond, to learn more about Brad's journey into real estate, how he stays motivated, and some solid advice to new and experienced Realtors.

In this episode, Kristin Wood, Broker Delegate and Division Manager of CIR REALTY Property Management, takes us through all you need to know when it comes to selling a tenant occupied listing, from showing notices, notice to vacate, and lease terms to look out for.

In this episode, Kristin Wood, Broker Delegate and Division Manager of CIR REALTY Property Management, shares her knowledge on what getting your Property Management license can do for your business, and your clients.

In this episode, Kirsten Smith, Marketing Manager, met with CIR REALTOR®, Jan Graham, to learn about Jan's career history, what motivated her to become a Realtor, and how Jan has maintained a successful business over the past couple of decades.

As we enter the third quarter, it's time to start planning for the 2nd half of the year. In this episode, Lindsey Smith takes us through some questions you should be asking yourself when it comes to your business, to make sure you are best positioned for the rest of the year.

In this episode, Lindsey Smith talks about the many biases that affect our decision making every single day, and brings awareness to some mental mistakes that are affecting your business that you should be aware of.

In this episode, Steve Phillips met with CIR REALTORS® Brenda Coulter, Bobby Clark, and Geoff Price, who all have a variety of experience and knowledge to share when it comes to successful door knocking strategies.

In this episode, Chloe Mitchell, Broker Delegate and South Office Manager, met with CIR REALTOR®, Natalie Berthiaume, to discuss how she's taken her business to the next level, the challenges she faced along the way, and advice on how to find and maintain balance.

In this episode, Chloe Mitchell, Broker Delegate and South Office Manager, shares some advice on how to prepare yourself, prepare your buyers, and prepare offers when it comes to multiple offers.

In this episode, Kristin Wood met with Natasha Phipps, CIR REALTOR® and Investment Specialist, to go through what you need to know when you are helping a client purchase an investment property.

In this episode, Kristin Wood, Broker Delegate and Division Manager of CIR REALTY Property Management, takes us through a refresher on what CIR REALTY Property Management does, explaining how we can help you and your clients.

As you take on more in your business, it becomes more important to find great systems anywhere that you can. In this episode, we are joined by a valuable recurring guest, Vonny Fast of Cutco Closing Gifts, to hear her philosophy and why it is so relevant in busy marketplaces like today.

When a transaction it completed, it's good to provide your client with a closing gift. In this episode, David Anderson, Broker Delegate and NE Office Manager, shares some ideas on what to consider when choosing the perfect gift.

In this episode, Kevin Leung, Broker Delegate and DT Office Manager, shares some strategies to help you get more listings while inventory levels are low.

In this episode, Terence Walsh, Broker Delegate and NW Office Manager, explains how bully offers work, and how you can navigate this scenario with your clients.

In this episode, Terence Walsh, Broker Delegate and NW Office Manager, talks about the benefits of a listing contract with a future dated MLS, and how to plan ahead by utilizing CIR's Coming Soon program.

In this episode, Kirsten Smith, Marketing Manager, takes us through 21 unprofessional email habits that you should always consider before hitting that send button.

In this episode, Chloe Mitchell, Broker Delegate and South Office Manager, talks with Loni McDonough, Barrister & Solicitor with MacKay Real Property Law, about how to help your clients when two people are on title, and one of the parties wants to sell when the other doesn't.

When it comes to your business, you never know when you might need to take some time off. In this episode, Lindsey Smith talks about the importance of being prepared for that eventual situation, the benefits of taking a day off, and how to position your business for it.

In this episode, Steve Phillips shares the top 12 ways to stay on top of your time management during the red hot housing market.

In this episode, Kristin Wood, Broker Delegate and Division Manager of CIR REALTY Property Management, explains what an eviction is, what rights do tenants and landlords have, how to issue an eviction notice, and more!

In this episode, Kevin Leung, Broker Delegate and Downtown Office Manager, chats with Lesley Truong, Downtown Reception & Concierge Service Admin, about the CIR Listings Concierge service. What is it? How can it help CIR Realtors? And what services does it include?

In this episode, Kevin Leung, Broker Delegate and Downtown Office Manager, talks with Albert Watmough, Mobile Mortgage Specialist with TD Canada Trust, about what the market is currently like in regards to mortgages.

In this episode, Terence Walsh, Broker Delegate and NW Office Manager, discusses the types of foreclosures that you want to consider: Traditional Lender Foreclosure & Court of Queen's Bench Foreclosure. Each type comes with different challenges and different strategies.

In this episode, Terence Walsh, Broker Delegate and NW Office Manager, takes us through different scenarios when it comes to Common Amendments and shares his recommended strategies to make changes to your amendments.

In this episode, Steve Phillips goes over what it takes to establish a consistent and productive business, and how to set yourself up for success as we approach busier markets.

In this episode, Steve Phillips shares some of his favorite tried and tested strategies that you can use to find hidden inventory for your buyers.

In this episode, Lindsey Smith shares the importance of creating a balance between work and life, and what you can do to achieve that balance and avoid Realtor burnout.

In this episode, Lindsey Smith talks about the Ninja "vital few" activities to help increase your per hour income so that you can have a life outside of real estate.

In this segment, Chloe Mitchell invites CIR REALTOR, Natalie Scollard, to share all you need to know when it comes to fighting your tax assessments. This knowledge can a powerful asset when it comes to looking out for your clients, and yourself.

In this episode, Chloe Mitchell chats with Billy Ekofo, Vice President of Business Solutions at LeadingRE, about what LeadingRE offers when it comes to relocations. Their impressive referral network and the ability for each member to be able to send and receive referrals to other members, offers peace of mind through the process and transaction.

In this episode, David Anderson, Broker Delegate and NE Office Manager, shares useful ideas on how to navigate backup offers from both the buyers and sellers side.

In this episode, David Anderson, Broker Delegate and NE Office Manager, explains what dower rights are, and also the process of dower rights both in the purchase agreement and the seller representation agreement.

In this episode, Kristin Wood, Broker Delegate and Division Manager of CIR REALTY Property Management, goes through what a periodic tenancy is, describes how this is different than a fixed term, and explains why a periodic tenancy can be dangerous.

In this episode, Kristin Wood, Broker Delegate and Division Manager of CIR REALTY Property Management, takes us through 5 helpful tips for selling a tenant occupied property.

In this segment, Kevin Leung met with Steve Hanson, Co-Owner of Restage Home Staging, to learn more about the services they offer, the benefits of choosing them to stage your listings, and also why physical staging is more powerful than virtual staging.