Agent Blogs

Wow! What a great Event! Those were the comments heard by everyone who attended Keller Williams VIP Realty most recent Training Session. Agents at the VIP office as well as invited guests of other area brokerages started the year with an invitation  to the speakings of real... [ more ]

An exciting new year in technology breakthroughs await Keller Williams agents across North America! In February  2011 Keller Williams International will launch its latest cutting edge technology tool, continuing the Keller Williams trend of ensuring its agents are the best equiped in... [ more ]

In 2010 Keller Williams VIP Realty, located in Ottawa's West end, continued on its upward growth trajectory. With 90+ agents registered, this Keller Williams office delivers a business centered environment, yet with the personal touch that is its specialty. 2011 will be very focussed on our... [ more ]

The Best of the Best met in Austin Texas last week to be part of the real estate industry\'s power packed event this summer.........Mega Agent Camp. Participants agreed it was one of the most energizing and idea filled events of their careers. Driven to power agents success, Keller Williams... [ more ]

    Canadian home prices are still on the rise even as sales fall as demand peters out, one factor that is making homes less and less affordable, according to a study by the Conference Board of Canada.   Home sales have fallen by 25 per cent since reaching a peak at the... [ more ]

    The probability of a double dip in the US appears to be the main focus these days. And you cannot blame the market for getting a bit nervous given the latest array of disappointing numbers coming from the US economy.   But the real story is not whether there will be a... [ more ]

  Save thousands by cutting your property tax bill.   Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Lady Gaga’s popularity. Your home’s assessed value. Some things just seem utterly incomprehensible. But solving the property tax assessment mystery is worthwhile:... [ more ]

        by Gail Vaz-Oxlade,   I am constantly astounded at the number of people I meet who are in a bind because they have no credit history and can’t borrow money. This is something we used to associate with older, widowed women who have been cared for by... [ more ]

  After an HST- influenced dip in sales in July, August saw a return to a more normal number of sales. Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,122 residential properties in August through the Board's Multiple Listing Service® system compared with 1,211 in August 2009, a decrease... [ more ]

  You wouldn’t extract your own tooth, would you? (I mean, unless you were five, and had a loose tooth and an available doorknob.) Of course not; you’d go to the dentist. So when you invest your money in any major way, it’s a good idea to solicit advice from those who are... [ more ]

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve probably heard it a thousand times: buying your first home is probably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, so be sure to do your homework and get good advice, and make sure you think of everything! If that sounds daunting, that’s because... [ more ]

Mega Agent Camp. Interested in meeting and socializing with the best in the business? Then a trip to Keller Williams Mega Agent Camp in Austin, Texas September 14-16 is for you! Where do the industry leaders go to get even better?  They meet at Mega Agent Camp. Just because you are going... [ more ]

When selling your home, first impressions are extremely important. Potential buyers may decide within the first two minutes whether or not they... [ more ]

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June is winding down and the incredible Spring Seller's market is winding down with it. Agents will have a few weeks to catch their breath before preparing for the  Summer/Fall Season ahead. Although, traditionally the Spring market is our busiest time of the year, and many Buyers were... [ more ]