by Macrealty Marketing Team | Nov 2, 2021 | Company Announcements, Newsroom, Realtor, Selling Real Estate
Across the province, REALTORS® and brokerages are engaged in innovative work to support the real estate profession and the public. And we want to share those stories. On this episode of Open House by BCREA, explore an innovative way to build trusting, successful relationships with your clients through our conversation with Mark Winter. Mark is a seasoned real estate professional with 30 years of experience and is also a certified coach. He is Director of Agent Development at a BC real estate brokerage and has written a book entitled A Different Conversation: Realizing Your Potential as a Real Estate Agent.
This episode was recorded on October 22, 2021.
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If you had to pick the most important thing you could provide your clients with, what would it be?
In a survey recently published by the Canadian Real Estate Association and Nanos Research, the most important attributes a Realtor should display in their interactions with clients are honesty and integrity. In other words, your clients want to be able to trust you.
But building that trust can be easier said than done and the survey results also highlight that there is some room to grow in that area.
Joining us to talk about an innovative way to build trust in your relationships with your clients is Mark Winter. Mark has been a part of the same BC brokerage since 1992 and now has over 30 years of experience in the real estate business. He started off as a Realtor and now works in a senior leadership role as Director of Agent Development.
He’s also a certified coach and putting his two passions together has written a book entitled A Different Conversation: Realizing Your Potential as a Real Estate Agent. Mark joins us to talk about the coaching approach and how this approach can lead to more success and fulfillment as a Realtor, which in turn means more satisfied clients.
The article was originally posted on British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), November 1, 2021. Written by Shaheed Devji.
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Aug 22, 2019 | Buying Real Estate, House and Home, Realtor
With so many wonderful homes listed by Macdonald Realty, it was difficult to choose a few to feature.
Let’s get inspired by these six sophisticated and inviting rooms we’ll never want to leave.
Bright & Blue Kitchen
Here is a clean & bright kitchen. The happy blue color invites us to stay here forever. The custom wood cabinetry is classic and we love the way it adds charm and sophistication to this fantastic space.
Listed by Sean Stevens Personal Real Estate Corporation – Price $1,799,000 – Macdonald Realty / MLS® R2389170
Living Room with a Charm
If there’s anything that can make us stop mid-scroll on Instagram or Facebook, it’s a well-designed living room with a touch of blue! There’re so many great little details here, like the blue cushions that don’t compete with the rest of the decor and this amazing fireplace. It is all clean, and the natural light brings this feeling of a cozy home.
Listed by James McKenny – Price $739,000 – Macdonald Realty / MLS® R2397788
A Palette of Wood & Greys
We love when the color palette of a house works so seamlessly through the entire space. This combination of greys and wood tones gives this space a very warm look! The natural light coming through the window boosts all the tones and textures of the fabric and wood grain. The dining table is also gorgeous and these dark modern chairs bring a touch of classic decor to a contemporary space.
Listed by Richie Huang Personal Real Estate Corporation & Lucia Wang Personal Real Estate Corporation & Jerry Y. Wang Personal Real Estate Corporation – Macdonald Realty / MLS® R2398149
Office & Accessories
All the clean colours work very nicely with the white desk! We love the super soft rug draped across the chair. Accessories can make a big difference and can give a home character and personality. The bright floor and pale grey walls could give to this space an almost clinical look; however, everything in this room is perfect. So clean, so natural, so ready to work!
Listed by Julie Phoenix – Macdonald Realty / MLS® R2365716
Open Plan Kitchen & Living Room
This kitchen looks so luxurious with the white lower cupboards and the custom countertop. The living room is also stunning – it looks straight out of a home magazine. Unique!
Listed by Emily Sandhack – Macdonald Realty / MLS® R2391231
Gorgeous Bathroom
The neutral floors and walls really stand out! It’s simple and sophisticated at the same time. This beautiful bathroom has an open feel of a contemporary space. The bathtub adds charm to the everyday routine, with its minimalist yet functional style.
Listed by Lynn Johnson & Vita Kalns Personal Real Estate Corporation & Bruce Warner – Macdonald Realty / MLS® R2390880
Want to see more? Search listings on macrealty.com and find more homes today to inspire you. Partner with one of our agents!
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Aug 2, 2019 | Market Insights, Real Estate Services, Realtor, Victoria
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on Greater Victoria, Parksville/Qualicum, and Nanaimo listings and sales in July 2019.
Greater Victoria
In July 2019, there were 283 sales of single family homes and 992 active listings in Greater Victoria. The benchmark sale price was $756,000.
In comparison, the Condo market had 215 sales and 619 active listings at the end of the month. The benchmark sale price was $511,000.
Townhome sales were 89, active listings were 235 and the benchmark sale price was $602,200.
It’s a seller’s market in Greater Victoria.
Parksville / Qualicum
Nanaimo
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in Victoria, Parksville, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands?
Macdonald Realty has offices in downtown Victoria, Sidney, Parksville and on Salt Spring Island. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area.
Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) www.vreb.org and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) www.vireb.com. Market data from the VIREB includes listings and sales in Campbell River, Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum, Port Alberni/West, North Island, and the Islands.
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Jul 8, 2019 | Market Insights, Real Estate Services, Realtor, Victoria
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on Greater Victoria, Parksville/Qualicum, and Nanaimo listings and sales in June 2019.
Greater Victoria
In June 2019, there were 343 sales of single family homes and 1034 active listings in Greater Victoria. The benchmark sale price was $754,200.
In comparison, the Condo market had 216 sales and 643 active listings at the end of the month. The benchmark sale price was $511,200.
Townhome sales were 79, active listings were 258 and the benchmark sale price was $597,900.
It’s a seller’s market in Greater Victoria.
Parksville / Qualicum
Nanaimo
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighborhoods in Victoria, Parksville, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands?
Macdonald Realty has offices in downtown Victoria, Sidney, Parksville and on Salt Spring Island. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) www.vreb.org and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) www.vireb.com. Market data from the VIREB includes listings and sales in Campbell River, Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum, Port Alberni/West, North Island, and the Islands.
by Macrealty Marketing Team | Jun 7, 2019 | Market Insights, Real Estate Services, Realtor, Victoria
Here are the latest real estate market statistics from Macdonald Realty on Greater Victoria, Parksville/Qualicum, and Nanaimo listings and sales in May 2019.
Greater Victoria
In May 2019, there were 387 sales of single family homes and 1058 active listings in Greater Victoria. The benchmark sale price was $756,000.
In comparison, the Condo market had 244 sales and 658 active listings at the end of the month. The benchmark sale price was $507,300.
Townhome sales were 92, active listings were 252 and the benchmark sale price was $595,900.
Parksville / Qualicum
Nanaimo
Looking for more information about the real estate market in specific neighbourhoods in Victoria, Parksville, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands?
Macdonald Realty has offices in downtown Victoria, Sidney, Parksville and on Salt Spring Island. Please email macrealty@macrealty.com or call 1-877-278-3888 to be matched with a REALTOR® working in your area.
MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Benchmark Price
Average and median home prices are often misinterpreted, are affected by change in the mix of homes sold, and can swing dramatically from month to month (based on the types and prices of properties that sold in a given month). The MLS® HPI overcomes these shortcomings and uses the concept of a benchmark home, a notional home with common attributes of typical homes in a defined area. Visit www.housepriceindex.ca for more information.
This blog post is based on market data provided by the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) www.vreb.org and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) www.vireb.com. Market data from the VIREB includes listings and sales in Campbell River, Comox Valley, Cowichan Valley Nanaimo, Parksville/Qualicum, Port Alberni/West, North Island, and the Islands.
by Alyssa | Feb 24, 2017 | Company Announcements, Newsroom, Realtor, Surrey
(left to right) Darin Germyn, Vice-President; Gopal Sahota, President; John Barbisan, President-Elect
SURREY, B.C., Canada (February 22, 2017) – At the annual Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) Annual General Meeting, Darin Germyn from Macdonald Realty South Surrey/White Rock office was elected to be the Vice President of the Board.
The FVREB is a professional association of more than 3,280 Realtors in the Fraser Valley providing its members with a variety of membership services including the Multiple Listing Service®, professional development and technological innovation. Fraser Valley’s new Board of Directors takes office on March 1, 2017.
For more details about FVREB Annual General Meeting in 2017, please click HERE.
