A superb interview. It`s rare to see an interview with Don where he is sitting still the whole time. Did anyone notice the caption under him that said, "Bubbliscious" ??

Bravo to you, Mark!! Onward and upward! Carla

QUOTE (ChrisDavies @ May 10 2009, 06:15 PM) Since this discussion now spans six pages, three threads and two other blogs, I`ve created an Amazon Store for almost all the books. I`ll do my best to keep it updated as more books get added to the list. I`ll also create a list summarizing all the...

There is an upcoming information night at the Brantford Laurier campus for investors. http://brantford.mylaurier.ca/offcampus/in...CHSeminar20.htm On that same page, to the left, is a link called "Landlord Information Presentation 2008-2009." It`s a helpful PowerPoint presentation worth...

For our regular tenants we have a long 7-page lease agreement. But last spring we bought a house for our neice, a student at Brock University in St. Catharines. She is renting two of the rooms out to good friends. We showed her our big lease agreement, but advised her to make up something...

Every seller is motivated to some extent. Sit down with your realtor and talk about your goals first. You need to know if this particular realtor is with you on this and can get help you get where you want to go. Every realtor has their own experience and expertise. Clarify your expectations and...

QUOTE (GoRentFreeFast @ Nov 29 2009, 07:06 PM) Very cool but to your point you will need to be up front prior to showing...useful tool however! Philip Agreed! I saw a listing that where they dramatically changed the exterior. It could work against the sale unless it is a fixer-upper and the...

The times they are a changin`. The "Sell" now takes place online, unlike the past where it took place during the visit. Here is the latest technology for online RE ads... Virtual Staging. It`s pretty cool, but needs to be used openly so sellers aren`t disappointed with the visit. Honesty is...

Looking to move up to a starter digital SLR camera? Here are two that are inexpensive, but fun. They will enhance your business - your ad photos - and personal life. 1. The Nikon D40 is a great choice. It is not much more than a top-of-the-line point & shoot, but it will do so much more for...

Mark, You make a good point about a tilt-shift lens and there are many other pieces of equipment that can make photos spectacular. So, may I ask why you are "languishing" with a point and shoot when you know what you are doing - and a decent DSLR is not much more money? It may not take shots to...

If you haven`t had a chance to cast your vote, please do so. Would it help if I posted some samples of what kinds of photos I think are ugly, mediocre & superb?

I checked out the Schmidt realty site. You`re right. They get it. Even the outdated house with dreadful flooring looks like it has potential. The photogapher took wide-angle shots that captured the whole space. You can feel the spaciousness of the rooms. The rest is just elbow grease. Too often...

Please take a brief moment to vote. Real estate photography techniques are new and poorly understood. Few statistics exist on it, yet a small number of people are now starting to make the business aware of it - including me! 15 years ago, people thought staging was a frill concept, but now it...

Thanks everyone! I`m glad to know my book is helpful. With the growth of the internet and digital technology, photography is growing faster than anyone could have imagined. The public, in general, has better photography skills than every before and has even higher expectations of business people.

My experience has been very similar. I have never had a problem (yet!) with Kijiji, but my Craigslist ads generate a lot of spam. The subject line is something like "Your ad on Craigslist" but the email is trying to sell me some completed unrelated product. I always want to email them back "Just...

A "Social Media Marketing Summit" is being organized for REALTORS® for November 30th in Toronto. http://socialmediamarketingsummit.ca/ I believe this is the first year it has been planned. Does anyone know much about this? Are any of you attending? I`m wondering about booking a vendor booth...

Hi Everybody! It was awesome to be on Breakfast Television! The cast & crew are totally fun & professional. The great energy you see on screen continues off screen as well. http://site.bttoronto.ca/video/?bcpid=2567...tid=50132254001 Voila! C`est moi! You can check out the pics on my...

We invest in Kitchener and live in Cambridge, but our broker is in BC. He helps us get mortgage products that support our portfolio and larger goals. The distance is not an issue at all. If you have a broker you are happy with you may want to continue to work with them. If you are looking for a...

Oh my gosh, you are all so good for the soul. Thank you for each of your great tips and support!

Thank you for the great tips and well wishes. You can buy my book on my site www.MagneticPhotography.com or on Amazon.com. Thanks for asking!