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How was 2012 REMAX Toronto Kickstart Event? Well Honestly...!
I spent a couple days at REMAX KICKSTART event at The Convention Centre downtown with thousands of REMAX salespeople and brokers. The event's purpose is to provide REMAX agents with market facts, educational courses and motivation to start the year on a high note! After all, being a REAL ESTATE Salesperson is rated Top 10 most stressful "careers!"
From me, you know, you always get the TRUTH!
Day 1: Monday was a bomb! Giant waste of time. "La Grande" disappointment! Monday were the educational courses.
Social Media, I took was a bust and so was the Mortgage Course having talked to agents during lunch. There should have been a qualifier for these courses that they are for absolute beginners, new agents not for the 90% who aren't.
I think REMAX failed to understand Realtors needs. i.e. concrete steps to help them "market and grow" their business. If there were even 5 action steps I could have taken from the Social Media course it would have been worth 2.5 hours of torture. Thankfully he cut it short 30 minutes.
DAY 2 - Well this is where the EVENT SHINED! Excellent speakers starting with 10 year old child prodigy Ethan Bortnick! Inspirational and talented!
- I had to leave for a deal in the middle of the TD "President-Dude's" excellent market update and came back in the afternoon for the Dr Hank Weisinger who did a fantastic job in helping us understand "emotions" setting up the crazy, lunatic, fired-up,(all in a loving way) Gary Vaynerchuk who hit a smashing line drive, dead centre, home run!
Gary's message?
You gotta be REAL. Be Transparent. Provide Personal Service. Connect in a conversation on Facebook & Twitter and other Social Media and don't hold back to show the "Authentic Self"!
After all, "giving starts the receiving process". I love this: If you are real.. speak the truth... you never have to REMEMBER ANYTHING!
HOW CAN REMAX IMPROVE THIS YEARLY EVENT?
Now I'm going to be REAL and I'm sure some people won't like it.
1. Credit courses should focus on Marketing. After all we are in the business of "marketing" people's homes even though we are called "salesperson".
2. Vet the course material before it is delivered. I'm sure another 20 or so brokers/ salespeople would more than gladly sit in a class to hear the pre-presentation! I volunteer!
3. NO MORE BOXED LUNCHES! I'm sure it is not just an INDIAN THING! But Food is Planned before the party! Because it doesn't matter how great the "party is"... it is remembered by how great the food was!
You know I heard our president, espouse REMAX's brand "QUALITY" and I agree. Highlighting Agent Quality, Training Quality, and not least the Quality of the Venue. Yes the VIPs of real estate.
Well if we are VIP agents, then we should be treated with VIP service. Box lunches, that tastes worse than airplane food, is not food for VIP guests.
I watched about hundred agents from over a thousand sit in the cafeteria eating and there faces said it all. We're eating because we're hungry. I didn't see a smile of: "Thank you REMAX for a fantastic lunch"!
I hope Remax will spare $10 to provide a warm meal or make it non-lunch event. Give us an hour and a half so we can stimulate the local economy besides the parking garage.
I never like ending on a negative note and REMAX didn't disappoint on Day 2. I love to learn that is why I was there and thank god Gary hit a home run otherwise I'd felt as if I was REMAX KICKED! :)
My Vote is in:
Day 1: Remax 1 of 10 - wasted money, time and energy!
Day 2: REMAX: 7 of 10 would have been 9 if Food was good!
What did you think??????
To everyone's success in 2012.
"our thoughts without concrete actions are dreams unfulfilled- jas jagpal"
Jas Jagpal, Broker
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Markham Condo Market Update: New Condos For Sale
Jan 4.. 2012: Jas discusses 4 condo projects in the city of Markham for First-Time Buyers, Investors and Empty Nestors.
So if you are in the market to buy, First-Time buyer, Senior looking to down size, new immigrant, give me a call and book your consultation. If none of these work for you I also have many other projects that I can show you. It costs you nothing, just an hour of your investment at my office at Markham Rd and Steeles Ave.
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Condos in Markham - Nexus South- Market Update
Just few months ago... Nexus South Condo was released at VIP prices Downtown Markham. Today the building is around 80% Sold.
Why did it sell so fast? There is a transformation happening in Markham. The entire downtown markham is going to become a condo scene bigger than Scarborough Town Centre... you can compare it to the North York skyline when you go along the 401 between Leslie and Yonge.
If you are not aware... downtown Markham is the hi-tech capital of Canada. With so many high paying jobs and with talks of an entertainment stadiums to be built it will only push further demand for condo projects in this area.
At NEXUS you get 9' ceilings, expansive balconies and terraces, chef's kitchen, full size stacked front loading washer -n- dryer and much more.
If you are an investor give Jas a call and get your unit today.
Only 15% deposit structure and 5% more on occupany 2013.
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The Toronto Real Estate MARKET Update- Mid-February 2011
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From the Desk of Jas Jagpal - Sales Representative - RE/MAX - Feb 19, 2011
It's a very exciting time for me. On a personal note: I'm getting my Broker's license and my wife her real estate license and she will be joining my team to help you buy, sell and invest in real estate. Like myself, she has been in the service industry for over 20 years and currently assists clients with Investments products, RRSPs, RESPs, Life Insurance, etc. I'm also writing a Blog for my children entitled: NuggetsForMyChildren.com - I've been told it's a difficult read so I'm going to try to keep it simpler. I can't write all day long... so let's get back to real estate... How's the Real Estate Market? We're getting Mixed Results. There are fewer number of homes being sold... but the good news is the average price has increased by 5% in Feb 2011 from Feb 2010. How's the Selling Market? If I was thinking of selling. Now would be the best time to do so. There are FEW Listings on the Market. Less competition usually means higher prices and a faster sale. How's the Buyer's Market? With new mortgage rules coming in April (30 year amortization from 35) and banks increasing mortgage rates... those 1st time Buyers who are sitting on the fence should try to buy now. More importantly get yourself MORTGAGE APPROVED and have the bank HOLD the rate! Need a referral? I can help. How's the Investment Market? Investing is strong. People are looking to broaden their investment portfolios and realize that Real Estate is a very profitable Long Term investment strategy. Let me show you how to be a landlord and make money. What New / existing VIP Condo Projects are available? There are many.. a few are - Tridel's Aristo ; Westlake2 (South Etobicoke) ; Treviso (Duffering & Lawrence) ; Concord - Bayview & 401 ; EQ3 and Altitude 2 - Scarborough Town Centre; Tridel Ventus 2 - Kennedy & 401. Signup for VIP updates. Are you looking to Buy a Condo to live in? Are you thinking of selling? First Time Buyer? Have any Real Estate related question? If you ever have any real estate, mortgage and financing questions than email me. My real estate and mortgage team will be happy to answer your questions.Check out: The Toronto Condo Real Estate website for great info on Buying, Selling, Assigning, Leasing and Investing in condos in Toronto, Scarborough, North York and the GTA.
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Jas Jagpal, BSc. York University - Toronto RE/MAX Sales Representative
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