I blogged about how Google gives new meaning to "Neighbourhood Watch" earlier in the summer. Yesterday, it become official: 11 Canadian cities are now viewable - complete with zoom-able functionality and street-level details of neighbourhoods led by "Pegman, your trusty Street View guide." Those cities are:
Vancouver, BC & area, north to Whistler, east to Chilliwack (Imagine all the clicks ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on October 8, 2009
I'm not in the habit of putting letters in this blog, but this one received by a colleague of mine caught my attention. I wanted to share it in light of it being Open House Month at CENTURY 21 across Canada. Dear Owner: I've noticed you always like to put your best face forward when you're meeting folks. I've been holding up your toiletries in that bedroom-suite bathroom for years now, so I know ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on October 7, 2009
The public's perception of real estate sales representatives might be better than that of, say, a lawyer - but could the realtor's image use some more polishing? Ken MacKenzie, one of Canada’s longest-serving executive officers in real estate, thinks so.
The former head of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board recently told REM Magazine what he thinks should be the focus for realtors in the ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on October 6, 2009
They love it! your realtor says And your heart, it swells. We're going to sell, Their financing's through, they love the pool... But wait! Don't pop the cork too soon, You're not done with the woo-and-court, There's something new they want to see: Your Home Energy Rating Report. What if the report card isn't good?! Your oldish house has uninsulated wood, Your windows drafty, doors not sealed - ...
Posted by Don Lawby
on October 1, 2009