Blog by Ken Morris / Rob Reynar

Public Open House Debate

January 29th, 2010



I have always told my sellers that Public Open Houses were self serving for the Realtor and that it was not an effective marketing tool for them. I'm going to try going back to Open House for a while and see if I still feel the same.

Here's where I am this Saturday http://www.robreynar.com/292

Public Open House Debate Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here, just wanna have a quick d ...

Sociable! Launch Party

January 28th, 2010


Today would be a great day to be heading to Vancouver, why? Because tonight is the official Launch Party for Sociable! www.sociablebook.com . This is a new and terrific book on Social Media for Business by Steve Jagger and Shane Gibson. Congrats to both of them on this terrific book, I wish I could have been there for the festivities!

-Steve Jagger is the founder of powerful companies such a ...

Advantage Sellers?

January 27th, 2010

It is becoming increasingly difficult to find product for Buyers in the starter price range, under $450,000. Will we see a return to a Sellers Market until inventory goes up?

 

Advantage Sellers? Video Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here just checking in. Very interesting, the last couple of days, I have been doing a lot searches for buyer prospects that I've got and I'm wondering ...

Disclose You Are Part Time

January 26th, 2010


During a recent trip to Regina SK I discovered that their Real Estate Laws require the disclosure to clients if the Realtor they are working with is part time in the business. I think that is a GREAT idea!

 

Disclose You Are Part Time Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here checking in, how's it going? Just been a week in Regina, Saskatchewan, it was a great visit. I always love visiti ...

Realtors - Contact Info Please

January 25th, 2010


It's really frustrating when you need to contact a Realtor to finish up a deal and their direct phone number and e-mail address IS NOT on their business card...

 

Realtors - Contact Info Please Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here checking in. Just a quick one today, I just wanna send a message out to all the realtors. I encourage you, in this day and age of technology to please put ...

Thanks to Royal LePage Regina

January 22nd, 2010


As usual it's been a great week in Regina. This time I had the pleasure of meeting Mike Duggleby and Ron Pfeifer the owners of Royal LePage Regina Realty. The have a great business model and big plans!

 

Thanks to Royal Lepage Regina Blog Transcription

 

Hey there! Rob Reynar here just checking in. Just wanna do my last video blog from Regina, Saskatchewan this week. I had the privilege of g ...

Sociable!

January 22nd, 2010

The launch of Steve Jagger and Shane Gibson's book on Social Media, Sociable! is out. I have previewed, and loved, the first chapter and have just ordered the full copy. I encourage you to preview the first chapter here. I'm sure you will be compelled to read further as I did. Steve Jagger of Ubertor.com , Reachd.com and outsourcingthingsdone.com fame has had a profound impact on my business ...

Habour Landing Taking Off

January 22nd, 2010

The City of Regina Saskatchewan is buzzing with economic activity right now and part of that renewal in the city is Harbour Landing.

 

Harbour Landing Taking Off Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here checking in, Regina Saskatchewan this week. You remember last summer I blogged about a neighborhood called Harbour Landing, it's on the southwest corner of the city. The first new develo ...

Regina Retail is Hot

January 20th, 2010


I'm spending a week in Regina Saskatchewan and I am always amazed when I visit how fast things are changing here and how brisk Real Estate activity is..

 

Regina Retail is Hot Blog Transcription

 

Hey guys! Rob Reynar here checking in from Regina, Saskatchewan. I love to come into a neighborhood or a city and learning something new about the economy, about the real estate market and I think ...

CREB Forecast Conference

January 19th, 2010


Unfortunately I have to miss this year's Forecast Conference put on by the Calgary Real Estate Board. Most of all I was looking forward to hooking up with Vancouver Condo Specialist Ian Watt.

 

CREB Forecast Conference Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here, checking in. I'm in Regina, Saskatchewan this week so unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the Calgary Real Estates Board ...

List Now or Wait?

January 14th, 2010


Big question right now from Sellers is do we list now or wait for the "spring" market. I say go!

 

List Now or Wait? Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here. Alright, lots of questions in the last couple of days about, should we list now or should we wait til this spring market in say, April or May? Well, I think a lot of that comes down to your personal situation. Are you ready to put ...

CMHC Isn't All Bad

January 13th, 2010


Many buyers are so focused on saving a large enough down payment they may forget to do the math. It's not all bad paying CMHC.

 

CMHC Isn't All Bad Blog Transcription

Hey guys! Rob Reynar here just checking in, interesting conversation with a new buyer client, we were talking about Canada Mortgage and Housing the insurance premium that you pay for not having a conventional mortgage, so anyth ...

Bubble Talk

January 12th, 2010

LOTS of Bubble Talk going in the local and national media the past few days. I say it's time to stop over analyzing the Real Estate Market and just take for what it is... Normal!

 

Bubble Talk Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here checking in, just wanna talk about the so called "Housing Bubble" that's been in the news lately. Lots of talk about the housing market and how it's exceed ...

Builder Bullying

January 7th, 2010

I have again been told of an instance where a builder is telling people they are contractually bound to not sell their home from one year of purchase. If that's not bullying I don't know what is!

 

Builder Bullying Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here, checking in. Another disturbing story tonight, after meeting with some clients about a builder telling people that when they bought ...

15 Heritage Hill, Cochrane, AB

January 7th, 2010

I just finished uploading this Residential Single Family Properties for sale, 15 Heritage Hill, Cochrane, AB

Welcome to 15 Heritage Hills, Cochrane Alberta. This beautiful Cochrane Home For Sale should not be missed. Great size and finishings only add to the terrific location, lot size and views. Offering over 2,200 sq ft above grade, this home has lots of room for your growing family. Featur ...

Surprise Referral

January 6th, 2010

Nice call this morning from Derrick Brucks of Howell Realty Ltd. Meadow Lake Saskatchewan, he has a referral cheque for me! I'm really excited because I sent him the lead last summer! Way to go Derrick!

Surprise Referral Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here, just checking in. Just wanna say thanks to Derrick Brucks from Howell Realty Meadow Lake Saskatchewan. I got a call about a re ...

Welcome 2010

January 4th, 2010

There is already a buzz about 2010 and the year is only a few days old. All signs point to a brisk year for Real Estate. p.s the quality is such as this vid was shot on my iPhone..

 

Welcome 2010 Blog Transcription

Hey there! Rob Reynar here, just checking in. First video blog of 2010, Happy New Year to everybody! I hope you had a terrific Christmas and New Year Celebration with your friends ...