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Upholding Professional Standards: The Pillar of Integrity in Real Estate

In this industry, where transactions involve significant assets and lifelong dreams, adherence to professional standards stands as a beacon of trust and integrity. These standards are not merely guidelines; they form the very foundation upon which the industry thrives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and excellence in every interaction. From agents to brokers, property managers to appraisers, upholding these standards is paramount, fostering a culture of reliability and credibility that benefits all stakeholders involved. One of the primary reasons why professional standards...

Periodic Tenancy – How to Give 90 Days’ Notice for Vacant Possession

In this segment, Kristin Wood goes in depth on vacancy notices, and takes us through some scenarios you may encounter, and how to handle them.

Understanding Lease Types & Vacancy Notices

In this segment, Kristin Wood explains the differences between fixed term and periodic leases, vacancy notices, and she takes us through some scenarios that you may encounter.

Realtors® are in the News Again and Clients Will Want an Explanation

CBC Marketplace has been back at work going undercover to expose Realtors who are “steering” their clients away from homes that are offering lower commissions. With the exposure in the news, clients will want certainty from their Realtor that you are not secretly engaging in this practice. In this segment, Lindsey Smith shares some advice and tools that you need to succeed in giving your client peace of mind.

Foreclosure Strategies

In this segment, Terence Walsh, Broker Delegate and NW Office Manager, discusses the types of foreclosures that you want to consider: Traditional Lender Foreclosure & Court of Queen’s Bench Foreclosure. Each type comes with different challenges and different strategies.

Tips for Selling an Occupied Property

In this segment, Kristin Wood, Broker Delegate and Division Manager of CIR REALTY Property Management, takes us through 5 helpful tips for selling a tenant occupied property.

What the Heck is Going On with AREA & RECA?

In this segment, Chloe Mitchell reviews and clarifies some of the information that has recently been sent out to REALTORS® from AREA (Alberta Real Estate Association) and RECA (Real Estate Council of Alberta).

How Properties Affected by Municipal Development Can be Compensated for Value Loss

Did you know that one section of the Municipal Government Act states a positive legal requirement for a municipality to compensate you if work done on public projects impacts the value of your property? In this segment, Jeff Kahane of Kahane Law Office sheds some light on this topic.

Backyard Suites in Calgary

In this segment, we are joined by Laura Christie CIR REALTY Realtor® and member of the non-profit organization Calgary Backyard Suites. Laura explains what backyard suites are, the purpose and benefits of having one, informative steps to apply and register your own suite, and much more!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH8aoXAMI9k

Making Restrictive Covenants a Piece of Cake

Restrictive Covenants can make or break a real estate transaction. In this segment, our legal partner Jeff Kahane from Kahane Law discusses why the matter, how you should be reading them, and how you should be communicating them to your client.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQJp3ikGrU8

Is General Liability Insurance Right for You?

The Company RealProSure is in the CIR Live studio to talk insurance. Real Pro is unique because they have made a General Liability Insurance specific for realtors! This is a segment you don’t want to miss out on.

Working with Banks & Holdbacks

This segment is all about being prepared for holdbacks. Lindsey and Ryan MacKay from MacKay Real Property Law talk about issues that have come up with holdbacks and how to write holdbacks if the situation calls for it. Also learn about what the banks are thinking when they see holdbacks and get proper legal advice when writing them. Hope you enjoy this segment from CIR Live, remember to like and subscribe for more great real estate content.https://youtu.be/tE30XysaUh0

Realtor Tax Tips – Why the Government Loves to Audit Realtors and What to do About it.

What is a tax journal and how it can save you money? How can you utilize tax write-offs for your home office? How do you properly track mileage for your car and write off your business outings? The money you can save from this knowledge cannot be understated and in this video, FBC Manager Bryon Spence goes into detail about why Realtors are so commonly audited and what you can do to avoid it (and maybe even get some money...

Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis Legalization on Oct 17th

On October 17th cannabis becomes officially legalized across Canada. This historic event comes with a lot of questions, concerns and excitement. In this CIR LIVE episode we speak to Amber Craig, VP of Marketing for 420 Premium Markets, one of only two stores to open in Calgary on the first day of legalization. Amber will help debunk many of the misconceptions about what we can expect in terms of consumption. We will also discuss the ramifications for cannabis on the...

Current Issues on Real Estate Files with Jeff Kahane

David Anderson and Jeff Kahane are two great people to have for a topic like this. All the things talked about can make your real estate business that much smoother. Real property reports, development agreements and even as something as simple as timing. Jeff Kahane Real Estate & Wills & Estates Lawyer Kahane Law Office Barristers & Solicitors 403-225-5888

Wills & Estates with Special Guest Shannon Galon

From Jeff Kahane Law Office, Shannon Galon is with David Anderson to talk about almost everything you need to know about Wills & Estates. Who should be the executor? Should you hide your Will? Some of these things can be uncomfortable to talk about but knowing what you’re going to do when the time comes is the best for everyone. Shannon Galon | Wills & Estates Lawyer Kahane Law Office Barristers & Solicitors 403-910-2592 or Email [email protected]

Fail Proofing your Lock Box and Whats Coming Up in RMS – CREB update with Gemma and Paula

Whether you are taking out buyers and opening and closing lock boxes, or measuring your listings using the RMS standard, here is everything you need to know to ensure you are doing right! A big thank you to Paula and Gemma from CREB for joining us today.

Foreclosures, What Actually Happens

Guest Ryan MacKay from MacKay Real Property Law joins Kirsten Faverin and Lindsey Smith to talk about foreclosures

Implications of Family Law on Real Estate Transactions

Farrah Kohorst from Kahane Law discusses the implications family law may have on your real estate transaction and what you can do to help the deal run smoothly. We look at both representing sellers and buyers when it comes to working with clients who may be separating.

The Differences with the RMS versus CREB Measurement Rules

RECA considers May 18, 2016 as the start date that all listings must be measured using the new Residential Measurement Standards (RMS). CREB has maintained their measurement guidelines for MLS® listings and has stated that all listings must be measured by the CREB guidelines for the Total Area in Matrix. In order to comply with the RMS rules, you must disclose in the Public Remarks what the measurements are based on RECA’s criteria (RMS =___ft2). This means you...

Dower Rights – Do They Apply?

How do you know if Dower Rights apply? If there is one person on title, if that person is legally married, and if either of the two people have lived in the property since they were married, dower rights apply! What does that mean for sellers? The spouse needs to sign off of the property before it is sold. Learn more from real estate lawyer and CIR REALTY’s Partner Jeff Kahane at Kahane Law Office. Copyright, CIR REALTY 2016...

Working with Bareland Condos

A bareland condo is a property where only the land is condominiumized not the building that sits on the land. Therefore, when you are selling a bareland condo, you must be sure that the vendor has a copy of the RPR for the structure that is on the land. Also, the buyer will need to have fire insurance when the transaction closes. But how do you know if a condo is a bareland condo? You can call the condo association...

Real Estate Clauses You Want to Avoid

CIR Partner Jeff Kahane has seen it all and is here to tell us about the scary clauses that he has seen come across his table. Sometimes getting creative can turn out to be “accidentally fraudulent”. We are talking things like addendum cash backs (aka mortgage fraud), perceptions of the 24-hour walkthrough, unclear contracts and much more. Copyright, CIR REALTY 2016 – All Rights Reserved

Category: Legal