Categories for Strategic Real Estate Advisory

Do I Have to Sign a Buyer Representation Agreement in Ontario?

When you are looking to buy or sell a property or business with a registered real estate salesperson or broker, you may be asked to sign a buyer or seller agreement. Simply put, a buyer’s representation agreement is a contract signed between a prospective real estate buyer and a real ...

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Is It Okay to Have Multiple Real Estate Agents?

Can a buyer work with multiple real estate agents? Yes, a buyer can work with multiple agents as long as they don’t have a written exclusive (buyer representation) agreement with an agent or an agreement for same services from multiple REALTORS®. The most common service agreement would state that a ...

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What Real Estate Consumers Should Expect From Their Brokerage

Real estate transactions often involve significant: financial commitments, legal obligations, negotiations, timelines, and long-term consequences. However, many consumers are unclear about: the role of a real estate brokerage, what services should reasonably be expected, and how professional representation is intended to protect consumers throughout the transaction process. A real estate ...

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The Difference Between Transactional Sales and Professional Advisory

Not all real estate services are structured the same way. Some real estate professionals operate primarily through a: transaction-focused, sales-oriented, volume-driven model, while others approach real estate through a: professional advisory, risk-management, and long-term decision-support framework. Understanding the difference matters because real estate transactions often involve: significant financial commitments, legal ...

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Escape Clauses : Taking New Offers After Selling Conditionally

Can a home seller consider other bids after accepting a conditional offer? The short answer is yes, but you have to be cautious. A seller can consider additional offers even after signing a conditional offer. This is because the sale is not final and binding on both parties until all ...

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An Example of the Sales Process of Selling a Business

There are various approaches to selling a business and the following will provide one framework that is typical.  The purpose is to help potential sellers understand the process and to assist in the questions you may have as they begin to think about selling their business. Step 1. Preparation Prepare ...

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Sole Discretion Clauses are NOT “get out of jail free cards”

  We are hearing that during this period of interest rate hikes more than one buyer has put an offer in on a property, conditional on financing and/or inspection, and when it came time to waive it they failed to do so. This is even though there was no legitimate ...

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How Small Landlords Can Reduce Liability in Ontario

Owning rental property can provide: long-term income, asset growth, and investment diversification. However, many small landlords underestimate the amount of: legal responsibility, operational risk, documentation discipline, and regulatory compliance involved in managing rental property. Landlord liability can arise from issues involving: maintenance, tenant safety, communication, lease enforcement, insurance, human rights ...

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Why Clear Communication Reduces Real Estate Disputes in Ontario

Real estate transactions often involve: large financial commitments, legal obligations, emotional decision-making, negotiations, deadlines, and rapidly changing circumstances. In this environment, misunderstandings can easily occur if communication is: unclear, incomplete, inconsistent, or poorly documented. Many real estate disputes are not caused solely by intentional misconduct. In many cases, disputes arise ...

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Knowing When to Walk Away: 5 Instances to Decline a Listing

This one is for agents…. Published by Kartik Subramaniam, founder, Adhi Schools Introduction: In the competitive world of real estate – sometimes, it’s in their best interest to walk away from a potential deal. Aspiring agents are often eager to take on any listing, assuming it’s a stepping stone to success. In ...

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