A service with the sign of excellence

The key to selling your property without worries or finding the home of your dreams! SUZANNE DUTOY Remax Royal ( Jordan ) Specialized in luxury properties : Baie D'Urfé , Beaconsfied, Senneville, West Island The secret: - A solid education: MBA (Master in Business and Administration), Scholarship for Excellence-Broker (2007) – RE/MAx - Expertise in credit risks and considerable skills in project management and negotiations - A smiling, fully motivated agent - The personalized welcome you love to get - The dynamics of efficient and rapid service - The assurance of total availability - The guarantee of absolute seriousness in carrying out the mandate - The reassuring certitude that there is finally someone you can trust - Her specialties: bringing sellers and buyers together If you are relocating to or from Montreal, enjoy an exciting and peace of mind experience with Suzanne Dutoy See Suzanne's luxury properties : http://www.agentsbysector.com/ogrid.php?id=33 Fabienne Malenfant Relationist http://agentsbysector.com

Commercial Real Estate

With the permission of : Le Collège de L'immobilier du Québec

According to the current Real Estate Brokerage Act, all real estate agents with a valid Certificate of Practice can work in residential real estate, commercial real estate or as a mortgage agent. Under the next Act, which was passed in May 2008 but has not yet come into force, this situation may change since each “specialization” will require a different permit. The duties and functions of commercial real estate agents are very similar to those of residential agents. However, they must have strong financial training. They must be able to handle a variety of brokerage operations such as the sale, purchase, exchange and leasing of a commercial property or lot, or a company. They deal with clients who are supported (or represented) by various experts such as lawyers, tax experts, accountants, valuators, architects, environmental and commercial design specialists, etc. If commercial real estate interests you, the Collège is now offering its Introduction to Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Program. This specialized program will be “recognized” when the new Act comes into force. The program (in French only) consists of the following 10 seminars: Commercial Leasing Basics Public Relations Preparing a Commercial/Business Sale or Lease File Introduction to the Industrial Field Understanding Business Valuation Environmental Analysis Taxation Selling a Retail Business Commercial Law Marketing Commercial Real Estate Fabienne Malenfant Relationist www.agentsbysector.com

Commercial Rea Estate

Origin :Le Collège De L’ Immobilier au Québec According to the current Real Estate Brokerage Act, all real estate agents with a valid Certificate of Practice can work in residential real estate, commercial real estate or as a mortgage agent. Under the next Act, which was passed in May 2008 but has not yet come into force, this situation may change since each “specialization” will require a different permit. The duties and functions of commercial real estate agents are very similar to those of residential agents. However, they must have strong financial training. They must be able to handle a variety of brokerage operations such as the sale, purchase, exchange and leasing of a commercial property or lot, or a company. They deal with clients who are supported (or represented) by various experts such as lawyers, tax experts, accountants, valuators, architects, environmental and commercial design specialists, etc. If commercial real estate interests you, the Collège is now offering its Introduction to Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Program. This specialized program will be “recognized” when the new Act comes into force. The program (in French only) consists of the following 10 seminars: Commercial Leasing Basics Public Relations Preparing a Commercial/Business Sale or Lease File Introduction to the Industrial Field Understanding Business Valuation Environmental Analysis Taxation Selling a Retail Business Commercial Law Marketing Commercial Real Estate Fabienne Malenfant Relationist www.agentsbysector.com Collège de l'immobilier du Québec : The College of Real Estate Leaders

Real estate industry has more reason for optimism - Real Estate News

Real estate industry has more reason for optimism - Real Estate News

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Real estate industry has more reason for optimism - Real Estate News

Real estate industry has more reason for optimism - Real Estate News

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Much More Than a Representative

We often associate the real estate agent profession to the one of salesperson.Yet, the agent is a lot more than a representative.Boasting certified education and a sound knowledge of the market, he is first and foremost an advisor, helping his clients make enlightened decisions.

The LISTING agent, who represents the owner-vendor,visits the property, produces a comparative market anlysis, prepares advertising strategies and gives great exposure to the property by listing it in a database, exclusive to real estate agents ahd brokers. He also manages showings, offers to purchase, counter-offers and legal documents, while coordinating the deed of sale signature.

As for the SELLING agent, he helps the buyer identify his needs and target the properties that suit him with a database exclusive to real estate agents and brokers.He then helps his client during showings, objectively analyzes properties and assists him during every step of the transaction , including the visit at the notary's office.

Fabienne Malenfant
Relationist
Agents by Sector
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Much More Than a Representative, courtesy of the Collège de l'Immobilier du Québec

Home ownership in Canada ,more affordable

Agents by Sector found this great article :

RBC Economics says home ownership in Canada became more affordable for the fifth straight quarter.
Senior RBC economist Robert Hogue says in a statement that home affordability level has now been restored to pre-housing boom levels. But Hogue adds the "recuperative phase of the affordability cycle seems to be drawing to a close."
He says housing prices are firming up in many parts of the country and mortgage rates no longer trending downward.
The RBC index examines the proportion of pre-tax household income needed to service the costs of owning a home.
During the second quarter, the index fell to 39.1 per cent for a detached bungalow, 31.5 per cent for a standard townhouse, 26.9 per cent for a standard condo and 44.4 per cent for a standard two-storey home.
Hogue says the levelling off of home affordability is "not expected to stop the impressive resurgence in the housing market."
"Supply of properties for sale is dropping as demand bounces back, which is working to heat up prices again in many parts of the country."

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The above article is from The Canadian Press, (September 09 edition)

The Potentiel of Social Networks for Real Estate Agents

(Agents by Sector found this article via a contact on Twitter )
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Question: What do Facebook, Twitter, Youtube have in common?
Answer: They are all social networking sites.
OK, So what? What does that actually mean?
Social networking sites are places where you can find new “friends” and build relationships. That makes them potentially important marketing resources. So if relationship-building is important to your business, then you really should not ignore the potential of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and MySpace.
Waste of Time?Of course many people think online social networking is a complete waste of time. As a real estate agent, for example, you might say “I prefer to do my social networking with real people rather than ‘virtual’ people on the internet.”
There is a lot of truth to that. Much of the activity that takes place on social network websites is completely self-serving. There is a lot of navel-gazing and self-promotion going on, there’s no doubt about that.
But on the other hand, you can meet a lot of people very quickly, and if you have something to offer then you can very quickly put your offer out there and see what kind of people respond.
That is exactly what AgentMapIt is about – putting your profile in front of a lot of people who are looking for agents to “network” with and who are interested in sharing referrals. In fact, with AgentMapIt this is such a painless process that it is difficult to know why you would NOT want to do it.
No Effort, No Results
Many people think these sites (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube) are just alternatives to magazines or newspapers, and they are disappointed that you cannot just place an ad and sit back and collect the results.
As with all other social networking sites (Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, etc.), the benefit you derive from them is completely dependent on the effort you put into them. People who are really good at making these resources work for them – not as entertainment, but as business/marketing tools – are unanimous thatyou have to work at building relationships online just as you do offline.
What does that mean?
It means you have to really “network” with people by staying in touch with them. And not just by sending out ads or promos to them (although that’s OK from time to time).
Just as in the offline world, the best online relationship-building techniques involve sharing information and expertise, expressing an interest in what others are doing, helping people with their problems and concerns – especially when there is no immediate payback.
Sometimes all that means is just saying “Hi. I just wanted to touch base with you. How are things going in your neck of the woods?”

Thank you to AgentMapIt for sharing this article with us.
Fabienne Malenfant
Relationist

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A Sutton Agent who deserve to be known

Mme Gina Lavoie
Sutton Real Estate Agent

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For 21 years now, I have been very active in the Atwater market district (south west) as an experienced professional real estate agent. Well-known for my communication skills and my honest and efficient approach, my customers benefit from my expertise and my knowledge of the real estate market. Having lived and worked in this region, I can negotiate the best possible price and can also offer you excellent advice.

Graduated in administration, I worked in this domain before getting interested in real estate. I also acquired many years experience in a family firm in retail business. I started my career with ‘’ The Permanent’’ and joined the Sutton Group in 1994.

Your satisfaction is my priority; from beginning to end, I advise you in the process of buying or selling and I pay particular attention to all the details of the transaction. I have many sales to my credit including more than 22 transactions already this year. It is said that I really work for my clients and it’s the truth. I will offer you a highly professional service that will meet your very best expectations.

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Real estate agent who deserve to be known

Mme Renée Violette


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After graduating in public relations from Laval University in Quebec city, Renée Violette worked at a television station for a few years. Then she put her career aside to raise her children.During these years, she gave a lot of her time to the Montreal School Board where she was an active member on different committees. A Montreal-West resident for 16 years, she was also very involved in her community. Among other things she was a volunteer member of the Montreal-West Architectural Committee.So she is very familiar with her neighborhood of Montreal-West, as well as it's nearby NDG area.A few years ago, Renée decided to give her professional career a new start. After taking a course in interior decorating, she decided to continue her studies and became a real estate agent. This career allows her to fulfill her love of meeting different people and work in a field where routine is not part of your daily activities.Her patience, her discretion, her ability to adjust to any situation and her good sense of organization are the qualities her clients appreciate the most. Also, her training as an interior decorator is a great asset for her work as a real estate agent as she can give her clients good advice on home staging as well as helping them see all the possibilities offered by the home they plan to purchase.Renée can serve her clients in French and English, and her client's satisfaction is her best motivation
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Real Estate Agent who deserve to be known,

Mme Colette Birks,

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A graduate in administration Colette Birks has worked for many years in public relations and administration within a paramedical organization as general coordinator on a provincial scale. In 1998 she turned to the field of real estate, which gave her new opportunities to exercise her skills. Her methodical and organized habits are much appreciated by her clients SELLERS, whom she guides through all the selling process. Colette Birks protects her client's interests and rigorously applies professional guidelines set by ACAIQ. My clients BUYERS also recognize the quality and energy she bring to her work on their behalf. A resident of the centre west of montreal she have successfully concluded many sales downtown, in Westmount, in Notre Dame de Grace and Côte des Neiges. Her perseverance and integrity and sunny personality inspire confidence in her clients who can look foward to concluding their transactions in a climate of absolute trust. She also can give you services in French, English and Spanish.

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Six Habits of Successful Agents

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Comments posted by HomeGain
Six Habits of Successful Agents
Seller Leads

Here's what our highly successful HomeGain agent members had to say about their reasons for success with online sellers:

Respond Quickly Respond within 24 hours or less. A timely response is the most important element of success. It conveys professionalism and lets prospects know that you are eager to have their business. Often a consumer chooses the agent who responds first.

Customize Stand out by adding specific comments about what you have read in the prospect's profile. Demonstrate that you have taken the time to listen to their concerns by responding to their comments and providing information that is applicable to only that consumer. Let them know that you know their neighborhood by mentioning facts that will make their home more desirable.

Anticipate Their Needs Take this one step further and give your preliminary price range evaluation based on recent sales and your knowledge of the neighborhood. Let the prospect know that you would like to meet with them in person to give a more accurate appraisal. This will make them want to continue the discussion with you face-to-face.

Highlight Your Successes Showcase your track record. Mention any sales that you have recently handled in their neighborhood, either representing a seller or a buyer. Tell them the average time your listings stay on the market.

Convey the Value of Your Sales Strategy Your proposal should include the steps you will take to sell their home. Sellers want specifics, so be sure to include them. Prove how they will benefit from your work. List venues where you will advertise a seller's home. If your brokerage office runs weekly newspaper ads, or if you plan to place their listing on five Internet listing sites, include these. Sellers want to know that you and your company will make a commitment to market their home.

Show Your Personality Make your reply as personalized as possible, and show an awareness of the needs expressed in your prospect's profile. The prospect wants to know that you want their business and that you'll dedicate yourself to working hard for them. It's important to have a good Internet "persona"; if a prospect likes your tone and the information you communicate to him or her, you'll have a much better chance of being contacted.

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Agents by Sector

To sell or to buy a property, find easily and rapidly a real estate agent who knows the sector you are interested in and who will be able to give you advice about that sector. The real estate agents in this Internet portal are known for their experience and have the knowledge to guide you in your real estate transactions.
Whether you want to sell or to buy, an experienced real estate agent is a definite asset for the realization of your real estate projects.He can inform you about the value of properties in the sector of your choice; also about selling or purchasing strategies and the characteristics of that sector and much more.
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