Hi KREB Members Most of you should have received an email from Andy Smith, President of the Kootenay Real Estate Board (KREB), requesting your feedback on the current issues between the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and Competition Bureau.
Archive for November, 2009
RE: Competition Bureau Inquiry Feedback Request from KREB
Posted in General Topics on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“No News Today” from KREB (again)! But don’t you post any either.
Posted in KREB Politics, tagged KREB, Politics, screencast, video on November 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hi KREB Members, I hope you enjoyed the mapping screencasts! After I created the first screencast, I sent an email to KREB to have them post it in the “News” section of MLXchange, but got no response.
How to control the “Full Screen” window of a Video.
Posted in Technology, tagged screencast, video on November 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Many video hosting sites offer the ability to watch the video in “Full Screen” or HD mode. There is usually a small icon in the bottom tool bar to change the view. But how do you get back?
Realtors edge toward MLS alternative
Posted in Real Estate, tagged MLS, News, Realtors on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Real estate’s big four may break lock on listings Garry Marr, Financial Post Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 The country’s four largest real estate companies are close to an agreement to share their listings, a move that comes as the industry is trying to negotiate a truce with the Competition Bureau.
How to Edit a Google “My Maps” Real Estate Map Screencast
Posted in Real Estate, Technology, tagged Google My Maps, Real Estate, screencast, video on November 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Hi Map Fans, this video is about how to edit a Google “My Maps” Real Estate Map. This Google map type allows for the creation and sharing of maps with custom mark-up. All you need is a G-Mail account with Google and you can make your own maps. Here are some more videos on creating [...]
How to use the “Map Search” feature in Realtor.ca
Posted in Technology, tagged How to, Map, Real Estate, Realtor, Realtor.ca, screencast on November 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Hi Map Fans, here is a quick screen-cast on how to use the “Map Search” feature in Realtor.ca. We have found that some listings are not showing up using the text based search, but they are showing up using the map based search. This is why it is very important to accurately place you map [...]
Edit your “Map Pin” Location in MLXchange Screencast (for Realtors)
Posted in Real Estate, Technology, tagged edit, Map, Realtor, screencast, video on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tired of your map pins showing up in the wrong location? With the new High Resolution Aerial Imagery in BING Maps, you can now place listing pin on the roof top of the house!
KREB Releases October 2009 Market Stats
Posted in Real Estate, tagged KREB, Stats on November 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Kootenay Real Estate Board has released market stats for October 2009. Here is a quick summary!
Scott Veitch wins REIBC Award of Excellence
Posted in Real Estate, tagged Award, Century 21 Veitch Realty, REIBC, Scott Veitch on November 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Scott Veitch, manager of Century 21 Veitch Realty in Creston, B.C., won the 2009 Real Estate Institute of British Columbia (REIBC) Award of Excellence. It is awarded to the REIBC member who best demonstrates outstanding leadership and contribution within the real estate industry, his community and/or the broader society.
Real estate industry could face millions in fines if it won’t lower fees
Posted in Real Estate, tagged Competition Bureau, CREA, Fees, Fines on November 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »
By Don Cayo, Vancouver SunNovember 3, 2009 What began as a spat between a discount broker and Toronto’s real estate establishment has burgeoned into a national issue that could sharply lower the cost of home-buying in B.C. and across the country. The Competition Bureau of Canada is playing its cards close to its vest, but [...]
