by Brandon Reay | Aug 22, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
When Charles Darwin stepped onto the Galapagos, he didn’t just tally different birds. He studied variation and selection over time. Finches with thick beaks cracked seeds none of their cousins could touch; slim beaks reached nectar that others couldn’t access. The...
by Sheri Willick and Tim Otitoju | Aug 6, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
A recent opinion piece argued that real estate boards have “lost the plot,” suggesting that Realtors are being left behind in one of the most challenging housing markets in recent memory. While the article raises valid concerns about governance, communication, and...
by Susan Doran | Dec 27, 2024 | Community
To mark 35 years of Real Estate Magazine, we’re sharing articles from past issues. This article appeared in REM’s 100th Issue in October 1997 and was written by Kathy Bevan and Susan Doran. To be a Realtor 20 years ago, you needed a pen, a calculator, a sturdy...
by Trevor Koot | Jul 16, 2024 | Columnists
The three questions I heard most following the publication of my article in REM, The time has come to make a fundamental shift in organized real estate, were: 1. When does the sequel come out? 2. Why should we want to do the things you wrote about in the article? 3....
by Trevor Koot | Apr 9, 2024 | Columnists
Consider how much realtors pay into organized real estate in Canada each year in regional, provincial and national fees. If we suggest an average of $150 monthly for 160,000 realtors across the country, it really adds up. There’s a common sentiment that the...
