Podcast
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What’s Next for New and Resale Homes?
The traditionally busy spring season and lower interest rates are two factors that may drive up activity in the housing market. Our latest Ready to Real Estate podcast episode features two data experts: Ray Wong, Vice President of Data Operations at Altus Group, and Sean Simpson, Vice President of Ipsos Public Affairs. They will talk about what lies…
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The REALTORS® Who Will Thrive in a ChatGPT Future
AI can interpret, forecast, and execute certain tasks much faster than a human can. For instance, it might forecast the number of transactions in a year, the areas in a particular market that will see the highest levels of growth, and even the selling price of properties. AI analysis is so swift, in part, because…
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Why Every REALTOR® Should Consider Podcasting
Podcasts have been growing in popularity for about 15 years, and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic got even more people hooked on podcasts. One in four Canadians now listens to an average of five podcasts per week — a demographic too large for any REALTOR® keen on marketing to ignore. Doug Downs is the President…
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The Body Language that Builds Trust or Exposes Lies
If you’re a REALTOR®, you know that showing empathy is critical to building a trusting relationship with clients or potential clients. Empathy isn’t only demonstrated in what you say, though. It is also demonstrated in what you do. To talk about how body language can help REALTORS® build trust with clients, Pamela Barnum, a non-verbal communication expert,…
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What’s in Store for TRESA Phase 2?
Phase two of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act is coming into force on Friday, December 1, 2023. Are you prepared? In this informative episode, Ready to Real Estate host and TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer is joined by real estate lawyer Mark Weisleder to cover everything you need to know. From a legal…
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How “Brand Hysteria” Built Johnny Cupcakes
REALTORS® looking to make their mark with a unique, personal, and fun approach to marketing can draw inspiration from the self-titled “brand hysteria expert,” Johnny Cupcakes. He grew a business, selling t-shirts from the back of a car, into an international brand worth millions. And he shared his creative approach to building brand loyalty with TRREB…
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Post Mayoral Election: Building the GTA’s Next Chapter
Earlier this year, Olivia Chow was elected as the 66th mayor of Toronto. During the second installment in our series on the mayoral by-election, host and TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer leads an insightful discussion examining how the GTA’s next chapter is unfolding. This hour-long deep dive examines Mayor Chow and city council’s plans to…
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Break Free from Negative Thinking to Live Your Best Life
Stress and negative thoughts lead to self-doubt. They hold people back from living their best lives. Change is possible and change seekers can work to replace negative thoughts with positive ones, breaking harmful cycles. Learn how to find deeper wellness and combat stress and negative thinking with this conversation between clinical psychologist and author Dr.…
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Boost Your Brand Online, Get More Leads
For REALTORS® wanting to build a new brand online or boost the brand they have, where should you start? Is it possible to build a premium brand at a freemium price? Marki Lemons-Ryhal, a licensed managing broker, REALTOR®, and best-selling author, sits down with Ready to Real Estate host and TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason…
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Which Work Cultures Beat Burnout?
We’re emerging from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, pandemic-thinking continues to guide the leaders of many organizations, pushing stressed employees closer to burnout. Employees are asked to do “more with less” and work at a chaotic pace. Bestselling author, marketer, and speaker Hamza Khan talks to Ready to Real Estate host and…
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The Power of a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Organizations with diverse and inclusive cultures can attract, hire, and retain the best talent. So why do people from racialized and marginalized communities continue facing barriers to belonging at so many workplaces? Hadiya Roderique, an award-winning journalist and assistant professor of journalism at the University of Toronto Scarborough, with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour and…
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Toronto By-Election 2023: Roundtable on Housing Affordability
On June 26, Toronto is holding a by-election to elect its new mayor. Over half of Torontonians polled recently by Ipsos were unhappy with how city council has addressed the problem of housing affordability, but is it fair to point the finger at city council? Or, do other levels of government bear some responsibility? On a…