Welcome to REAL TIME – a podcast dedicated to sparking conversations with inspiring people about all things Canadian real estate and impacts to REALTORS® and Canadians.
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- Episode 11
- January 2021
Steven Sabados – What Do We Want From Our Homes in 2021?
Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic quickly underscored the importance of “home” as refuge. As a result, Canadians started making their homes a larger priority, as demonstrated via record home sales, shifts in the types of homes purchased and a boom in home renovations.
Listen in as we discuss this change with Canadian designer, artist and TV host, Steven Sabados, and further explore ways we can make the most of our homes in 2021.
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- Episode 10
- December 2020
Hindsight is 2020
2020 has been an unprecedented year in almost every regard.
In this episode of REAL TIME, we discuss the impact COVID-19 had on Canadians, how housing markets responded, how REALTORS® have adapted and what it all means moving forward. Join us as we dive deeper into these topics with insights from industry experts David Coletto (CEO, Abacus Data) and our own Patrick Pichette (VP, REALTOR.ca) and Shaun Cathcart (Senior Economist).
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- Episode 9
- November 2020
Jesse Thistle – A Conversation About Homelessness in Canada
More than 35,000 Canadians experience homelessness every day.
In recognition of this, and to complement REALTORS Care® Week 2020, we’re joined by Jesse Thistle, Métis-Cree author of From the Ashes and assistant professor at York University. Learn about Jesse’s personal experience with homelessness, how he’s become a leading voice for the issue, and what REALTORS® – and all Canadians – can do to help end and prevent homelessness on both a local and national level.
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- Episode 8
- October 2020
Kelley Keehn – Making Sense of Money and Real Estate in Today’s Economic Climate
In Episode 8 of REAL TIME, popular personal finance expert and award-winning author Kelley Keehn discusses the financial concerns and realities facing many Canadians today, including homeowners and prospective home buyers. Discover tips and tools for REALTORS® to help your clients assess and strengthen their financial health, even in unstable times.
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- Episode 7
- September 2020
Sarah Richardson – Buying and Designing: Lessons Learned in Real Estate
In Episode 7 of REAL TIME, award-winning designer, best-selling author and TV icon Sarah Richardson shares lessons learned during an incredibly successful career buying and designing homes – everything from the value of using a REALTOR® to making the most of your space on any budget.
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- Episode 6
- August 2020
Subtej Nijjar – Strategic Advertising in Real Estate
In Episode 6 of REAL TIME, we talk with Subtej Nijjar – President, Canada, at Mosaic North America and former partner at Union Creative, the agency behind CREA’s national ad campaigns – about methodologies REALTORS® can employ to better understand their audience, position themselves strategically and stay relevant in periods of change and a hypercompetitive industry.
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- Episode 5
- July 2020
Riti Verma & Ben Sweet – Managing your Online Reputation as a REALTOR®
In Episode 5 of REAL TIME, we’ll join Riti Verma, real estate entrepreneur and CEO of RankMyAgent.com—with input from REALTOR® Ben Sweet—to discuss the importance of managing your online reputation as a REALTOR®. We’ll look at the impacts of online reviews, tips to get started, and how to ensure a positive experience to land and keep happy clients.
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- Episode 4
- June 2020
A Conversation About Real Estate in the Age of COVID-19
In response to current conditions, businesses and REALTORS® need to react to a new world, though temporary, where human interaction is limited or discouraged. The real estate industry, built on relationships, will be significantly impacted. But within adverse conditions come opportunities and new human behaviours. For REALTORS®, maintaining a personal connection is crucial.
The CREA REAL TIME podcast provides an opportunity to give REALTORS® insight into how they can transform to be more adept in a digital retail environment.
Representatives from various levels within the industry provide guidance, clarity and give CREA members real world tools to implement.
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About our host, Erin Davis
Erin Davis is a Canadian media figure, inspirational keynote speaker and author. Her memoir, Mourning Has Broken: Love, Loss & Reclaiming Joy, was a 2019 bestseller, and, in 2020, she was named to the Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Fame after co-hosting 98.1 CHFI’s Morning Show for nearly 30 years.